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Georges Jouve Furniture

French, 1910-1964

Georges Jouve was a modern-era ceramicist with a tirelessly creative spirit. He began his career creating vases and other utilitarian vessels but soon renounced anything produced on a pottery wheel in favor of modeling and sculpture techniques. Forms found in nature inspired him to create unusual pieces — large cups that rolled up like vast seashells, curiously stylized birds — all springing from an alert imagination. He left an indelible mark as an unconventional ceramist.

Jouve was born in France, in 1910, to a family of decorators. At 17, he enrolled in the Ecole Boulle in Paris, where he studied sculpture. After graduation in 1930, he became a theater-set designer to help support his new wife and family. He only dabbled in ceramics when he had time — and that time did not present very often. 

During World War II, Jouve was interned in a German forced-labor camp for his political views. He eventually escaped and hid at his stepparent’s home in southern France — where he indulged in his passion for ceramics to pass the time. In 1944, after the Germans left Paris, he returned to the city and pursued his dream of opening a ceramics studio. 

Jouve’s work caught the eye of furniture designer Jacques Adnet, who asked him to participate in the Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition, which was hosted by a decorating and publishing house founded by architect Louis Süe and painter André Mare. His work was warmly received, and his pieces began to sell.  

From there, Jouve started to participate in numerous exhibitions. At the 1947 Urban Planning Exhibition in Paris, he won a silver medal for a wall covering. His work was then displayed at several international traveling exhibitions presented by the French Ministry of National Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from 1947 to 1950.

In 1954, Jouve left Paris to set up workshops in southern France, where he concentrated on ceramics research and new techniques. His experimentation resulted in breathtaking pieces that other artists have attempted to copy for decades.

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Creator: Georges Jouve
'Palme' Sconces by Georges Jouve for Jouve France
By Georges Jouve
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Palme' sconces by Georges Jouve. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950s. Organic and anatomical sandstone forms make up these striking sconces. A steel structure behind th...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Sandstone, Steel

Pair of lamps by Georges Jouve. France 1950
By Georges Jouve
Located in PARIS, FR
GEORGES JOUVE PAIR OF LAMPS circa 1950 glazed earthenware and fabric shade Signed JOUVE and with the artist's cypher on the underside Height of each : 23 in.
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Mid-20th Century French Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve French Ceramic Palme Wall Scones
By Georges Jouve
Located in Chicago, IL
Palme wall sconces designed by Georges Jouve, edited by Jouve France in the 1960s. These tiles were manufactured shortly after the death of George Jouve i...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Ashtray/Bowl "Galet" by Georges Jouve, France, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Ashtray/Bowl "Galet" by Georges Jouve, France, 1950s
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1950s French Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

'Palme' Sconces by Georges Jouve for Jouve France
By Georges Jouve
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'Palme' sconces by Georges Jouve. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950s. Organic and anatomical sandstone forms make up these striking sconces. A steel structure behind th...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Georges Jouve Crucifix
By Georges Jouve
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Georges Jouve Crucifix in Black glazed earthenware Inscribed to top 'INRI'. Incised signature and artist's cipher to verso ‘Jouve’.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Earthenware

Rare Vase Oursin de Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare vase de forme dite "Oursin" de Georges Jouve en céramique émaillée rouge, circa 1955. Vase signé "Jouve" et du sigle de l'artiste au revers. En parfait état d'origine sans res...
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Ceramic

Georges Jouve Soleil Bowl
By Georges Jouve
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Georges Jouve Soleil Bowl, Black glazed earthenware. Incised artist's cipher to the underside. France, circa 1950 It can hang on the wall.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Earthenware

Jouve, Coat Rack Georges Jouve '1910-1964' for Marcel Asselbur '1910-1964'
By Georges Jouve
Located in Saint ouen, FR
JOUVE - COAT RACK Georges JOUVE (1910-1964) for Marcel ASSELBUR (1910-1964) Wall coat rack with three hooks, circa 1955. Golden brass and black ceramic. 36 x 49.5 x 22cm In very...
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1950s French Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Brass

Vase "Pomme" de Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in PARIS, FR
Vase de forme dite "Pomme" de Georges Jouve en céramique émaillée rouge vif. La couleur la plus proche de la réalité est celle de la 3ème photo, vase posé sur la table de Mathieu Ma...
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1950s French Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve and Mathieu Matégot Style Ceramic Standing Vide-Poche
By Mathieu Matégot, Georges Jouve
Located in East Hampton, NY
Sculptural green and black ceramic catchall likely designed by Matégot and Georges Jouve. Iron frame with circular base, zig zag body and circular top. Green and black glazed ceramic...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Metal

Georges Jouve Pair of "Deers" Ceramic Plates, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Jouve (1910-1964) Pair of Decorative Ceramic plates "Les Cerfs" or "Deers" 1950's One is signed JOUVE on back Oak frames Ceramics Measures : 25 cm x 25 cm. (Framed 41 x...
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1950s Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Vase Cylindre De Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in PARIS, FR
Vase Cylindre en céramique émaillée blanc enrubanné, intérieur noir, circa 1955. Signé "Jouve" et du sigle de l'artiste au revers. Dimensions : 10,2 x 24,0 cm. Parfait état d'orig...
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1950s French Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Large White Ceramic Pitcher by Georges Jouve with Black Rim, 1950
By Georges Jouve
Located in Birmingham, AL
A rare, large ceramic pitcher in white glaze, with signature black rim and interior, by George Jouve. Signed "Jouve" and marked with artist's Apo...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve Ceramic "Apple" Dish, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Jouve's Ceramic cup or vide-poches " La pomme " signed Jouve & apollon mark on back in deep enamel. White cracked enamel with a turquoise/green/pink apple Measures: 17 cm ...
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1950s Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve Ceramic Dish, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Jouve's Ceramic cup or vide-poches "La Figue" signed with apollon mark Measures: 15 x 15 cm.
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1950s Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pitcher by Georges Jouve, France, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic pitcher by Georges Jouve, France, 1950s.
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1950s French Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Iconic Black Ceramic Vide Poche by Georges Jouve, France, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning black vide poche by French artist Georges Jouve. Signed with "Jouve" and with his distinctive monogram.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic by Georges Jouve, France, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic by Georges Jouve, France, 1950s.
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1950s French Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve Enameled Pitcher, France, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Birmingham, AL
Elegant Georges Jouve enameled pitcher in orange with black interior, France, 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve Pitcher in Cream with Black Interior, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Birmingham, AL
Georges Jouve pitcher in cream glaze with black interior and signature decorative detail, 1950s.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve Virgin and Child, 1944
By Georges Jouve
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Georges Jouve Virgin and child Black glazed ceramic with iridescent metallic luster Bears the signature on the back as well as the alpha symbol, c...
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1940s French Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

20th Century Georges Jouve Ceramic Centerpiece, France, 1950's
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
French 20th century vintage circular rare collector's ceramic dish or centerpiece by Georges Jouve of exceptional craftsmanship. Signed at the base. France, Circa 1950's. ----- We...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve French Ceramic Polychrome Dish
By Georges Jouve
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French ceramic by Georges Jouve, polychrome decoration on white background. Signed with cypher and name. Excellent condition, no chips or restorations.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Two Ceramic Bowls by Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Interesting tea bowl and large shallow bowl in a white crystalline glaze by Georges Jouve. Both signed. Bowl 9 x 2 inches Tea bowl 5 x 2 inches
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic ‘Palme’ sconces by Jouve France, 1960s
By Georges Jouve
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Palme wall lamps designed by George Jouve, edited by Jouve France in the 1960s. These tiles were manufactured shortly after the death of George Jouve in h...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Brass

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Georges Jouve furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Georges Jouve furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Georges Jouve furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Georges Jouve were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Jean Cocteau, Grandjean Jourdan, and Madoura. Prices for Georges Jouve furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £2,235 and can go as high as £20,754, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £4,470.

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