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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.

On 1stDibs, find Georges Jouve serveware, ceramics, pitchers and more.

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Creator: Georges Jouve
Georges Jouve "Mermaid" Ceramic Plate, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Jouve (1910-1964) Decorative Ceramic plate "La sirène" or "Mermaid" 1950's Signed JOUVE on back (engraved) New Oak frame Ceramic Measures : 25 cm x 25 cm. (Framed 41 x 41 cm)
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1950s Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

French Vallauris Biomorphic Fat Lava Chandelier in The Manner of Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve, Vallauris
Located in Valencia, VC
Vallauris biomorphic Fat Lava ceramic chandelier in the manner of Georges Jouve - south France, circa the 1960s Measurements: H. 16cm (6.5") W. 17cm (6.75") D. 8cm (3.25") Signed:...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Mid Century Sculptural Mirror in style of Georges Jouve Produced in France 1960s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare black mid century ceramic free form wall mirror in style of Georges Jouve produced in France 1960s. In good original condition. There are two holes diagonal to each other on th...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

French Mid Century Red Ceramic "Bear Hand" Ashtray Bowl by Georges Jouve, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century ceramic "Bear Hand" ashtray / bowl in warm red glaze by Georges Jouve produced in France, 1950s. In good original condition and signed with the iconic "alpha". ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage French Vallauris Signed Fat Lava Ceramic Fish Sculpture-Trays, 1950s
By Georges Jouve, Vallauris
Located in Valencia, VC
Delightful set of three vintage Vallauris fish-shaped ceramic trays. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, they feature the iconic "Fat Lava" style, renowned for its bold glaz...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

A pair of 1930 Sevres porcelain wall sconce lamps from France.
By Georges Jouve
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A pair of 1930 Sevres porcelain wall sconce lamps from France, featuring green enameled ceramic on brass bases. glass tulips on the lightbulb. US rewiring on request.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Brass

'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

French Ceramic Vide Poche circa 1960s, in the style of Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French ceramic Vide Poche circa 1960s - in the style of Georges Jouve, Ruelland Large hand-shaped pocket organizer. Mid-century plaster enameled with glossy yellow enamel circa 1960...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

A Pair Of NEOCLASSICAL WALL APPLIQUES LAMPS, Geoges JOUVE Style, France 1950
By Georges Jouve
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of wall lights with 2 faces, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, in off-white enameled plaster, circular wall bases, 2 thick arms of square section surmounted b...
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1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Enamel

French Ceramic Vide Poche circa 1960s, in the style of Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French ceramic Vide Poche circa 1960s - in the style of Georges Jouve, Ruelland Large hand-shaped pocket organizer. Mid-century plaster enameled with glossy enamel circa 1960s. In t...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

A pair of 1930 glass et mirror wall sconce lamps from France.
By Georges Jouve
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A pair of 1930 "glass and mirror" wall sconce lamps from France. original shades on the lightbulb.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Brass

Ceramic bear paw by Georges Jouve, France, 1960's
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Yellow bear paw by Georges Jouve, signed, 1960's
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1960s French Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve French Ceramic Artist Dish With Pink and Green Interior
By Georges Jouve
Located in Chicago, IL
Georges Jouve French ceramic artist small dish with pink and green interior glaze. Black brushstroke on the rim. Signed with Jouve cypher. Excellent condition, no ships or restorati...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

A ceramic spherical vase with gray glaze - France - 1970
By Georges Jouve, Roger Capron
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A stunning ceramic spherical vase, enhanced by an elegant gray glaze and an inlay crafted using the Raku technique. This captivating work of art offers a perfect fusion of traditiona...
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1970s French Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Rare Mid Century White Ceramic Cup by Georges Jouve Produced in France, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century ceramic bowl / cup in white, red and black glaze by Georges Jouve produced in France, 1950s. In good original condition. Signed "Jouve" with the iconic alpha. ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Gunmetal Ceramic Lamp in the Manner Of Jouve, France 1950's
By Georges Jouve
Located in New York, NY
Cylinder ceramic lamp in the manner of Jouve with a metallic Charcoal glaze.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Ashtray After Georges Jouve Ceramic in Yellow, circa 1950
By Georges Jouve
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the sophisticated charm of mid-century modern design with this striking ashtray inspired by Georges Jouve. Crafted in France around 1950, this ceramic ashtray sho...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Ashtray After Georges Jouve Ceramic in White, circa 1950
By Georges Jouve
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the sophisticated charm of mid-century modern design with this striking ashtray inspired by Georges Jouve. Crafted in France around 1950, this ceramic ashtray sho...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Fine Black Glazed Ceramic Vase in the Style of Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in Brussels, BE
Glazed earthenware. Signed (illegible). Probably French.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

A black pitcher with a tripod base from Périgord pottery France 1950
By Georges Jouve, Roger Capron
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A bulging pitcher with a tripod base from Périgord pottery, featuring the form and glaze characteristic of French ceramics from the 1950s. In perfect condition.
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1950s European Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

French wooden bottle lamp H50 cm with new Belgian linen shade 1940's/ 1950's
By Georges Jouve
Located in Forest, BE
Decorative hardwood lamp made in the 1940's / 1950's in France. Made of hardwood in the sculptural shape of a jug. The total height of this lamp including the shade is 50 cm. The sha...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture

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Linen, Hardwood

Sculptural ashtray/catchall in the style of Matégot and Georges Jouve
By Mathieu Matégot, Georges Jouve
Located in East Hampton, NY
This French ashtray stand with brass body and metal base, has an original black ceramic bowl with a few flea bite chips.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Brass

Ceramic "apple" vase by Georges Jouve, France, 1950's
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Black ceramic vase by Georges Jouve, signed, France, 1950's
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1950s French Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Rare Georges Jouve + Mathieu Mategot 'Patte D'Ours' Ashtray in White
By Georges Jouve, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Georges Jouve 'Patte d’Ours' ashtray in rare crackled white glaze on a Mathieu Matégot black lacquered metal and woven rattan stand. France c. 1951. Und...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture

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Metal

A black glazed ceramic vase from the 1970s.
By Georges Jouve, Roger Capron
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A black glazed ceramic vase from the 1970s. Stamped W.Germany. Perfect condition.
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1970s German Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve Yellow Mid Century Ceramic Pitcher Produced in France, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century ceramic pitcher in a faded yellow glaze by Georges Jouve produced in France 1950s. In good original condition. Dimensio...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve Yellow Mid Century Ceramic Cylinder Produced in France, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century yellow ceramic cylinder by Georges Jouve produced in France 1950s. In good original condition. Signed. Dimensions: H: 18 cm / 7" Diameter: 13.5 cm / 5.35"
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

French Ceramic Table Lamp - 1950
By Gilbert Valentin, Georges Jouve, Roger Capron
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A stunning ceramic lamp/catchall, featuring a glossy yellow and black enamel finish, produced in France during the 1950s. It boasts a superb shape and is in perfect condition. Fully...
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1950s French Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Longchamp leather and ceramic pipe holder, ashtray, stamped, French, circa 1955
By Georges Jouve
Located in London, GB
1950's Longchamp leather and ceramic pipe holder, ashtray, dish, signed / stamped in the leather, Lonchamp Paris. French, circa 1955. Beautiful organic shape. This design is often at...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic, Leather

Georges Jouve Style Ceramic Wall Hanging Console with Deco Motif, France 1950's
By Georges Jouve
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic wall hanging console in the style of Georges Jouve featuring a blue sun radiating from the middle. Made of three large tiles. A custom wall bracket will be supplied.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture

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Enamel

Green Georges Jouve crucifix
By Georges Jouve
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Georges Jouve's Crucifix in green glazed earthenware is adorned with an inscription at the top, bearing the letters 'INRI'. The artist left his mark on the piece through an incised ...
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1950s European Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

A ceramic catch-all dish from France, 1950s.
By Mado Jolain, Georges Jouve, Roger Capron
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A catch-all tray or ashtray from the 1950s, made of ceramic with enamel decoration. In the style reminiscent of Mado Jolain's productions.
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1950s French Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

A ceramic catch-all dish from France, 1950s.
By Mado Jolain, Georges Jouve, Roger Capron
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A catch-all tray or ashtray from the 1950s, made of ceramic with enamel decoration. In the style reminiscent of Mado Jolain's productions.
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1950s French Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve French Ceramic Artist Dish Leaf Motif
By Georges Jouve
Located in Chicago, IL
Georges Jouve French ceramic artist small leaf dish.Black glaze with multi color hand carved glazed motif of leaf in the interior. Signed with Jouve cyph...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

French Mid Century Red Stoneware Ceramic Vase in style of George Jouve, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and decorative French mid century red stoneware / ceramic vase in a warm red color and in style of George Jouve produced in the 1950s. In good original condition with small sign...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Stoneware

Mathieu Mategot Ashtray, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot, Georges Jouve
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elevate your decor with this exquisite ashtray designed by Mathieu Mategot, a renowned Hungarian and French designer and material artist. Crafted in France circa 1950, this ashtray i...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Metal

Large Georges Jouve Style Period Black Matte Vase, France, c. 1950
By Georges Jouve
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great form, Matte Black Glaze over White Clay.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Large Georges Jouve Style Black Matte Cylinder Vase, France, c. 1950's
By Georges Jouve
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rich Matte Black Glaze, minimal perfect black.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Midcentury Freeform Mirror in Style of Georges Jouve Produced in France, 1960s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and beautiful mid century free form mirror in black glazed ceramic in style of Georges Jouve. In great vintage and original condition. Pro...
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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

Important French 60's Glazed Ceramic Vase by Max Idlas
By Max Idlas, Robert and Jean Cloutier, Cloutier Freres, Georges Jouve
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important French 60's glazed ceramic vase by Max Idlas (1932-2019). Signed. Born in Marseille in 1932, the self-taught Idlas opened his first pottery workshop...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Georges Jouve Soleil Bowl
By Georges Jouve
Located in Chicago, IL
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

Georges Jouve Crucifix
By Georges Jouve
Located in Chicago, IL
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

Ceramic Bird Bookends in the Style of Georges Jouve, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Ceramic Bird Bookends in the style of Georges Jouve, 1960s.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

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

Ceramic and Iron Cooking Pot on Tripod Stand, 1950s
By Georges Jouve, Vallauris
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Vermillion hued obsidian midcentury design ceramic cooking pot on its iron wrought and forged tripod stand, France 1950s. Originating from the Marolles region. Tripod in the s...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Georges Jouve and Mathieu Matégot Style Ceramic Standing Vide-Poche
By Georges Jouve, Mathieu Matégot
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

1960s Mid-Century Organic Pottery Table Dish Painted Geometric Design
By Georges Jouve
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large glazed pottery centerpiece with geometric dot and stripe, hand-painted decorations, signed.
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1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Stoneware

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

Mid-Century String Ceramic Ashtray Side Table Style Jouve Mategot, France 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot, Georges Jouve
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century String Ceramic Ashtray Side Table Style Jouve Mategot, France 1950s
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture

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Metal

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

Georges Jouve Attributed Ceramic Pipe Ashtray Organic Dish Bowl French Modernism
By Georges Jouve
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Brown high gloss freeform slip-cast dish set in a suede leather bottom. Mfg. by Longchamp, France. Design attributed to Georges Jouve, this in not documented. Some staining to suede ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

Black Ceramic Candlestick in the Style of Jouve, France, 1960's
By Georges Jouve
Located in New York, NY
Dark glazed black ceramic candle holder in the style of Jouve. In good vintage condition. This item will ship from France and can be returned to ...
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1960s French Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

1950s French Biomorphic Volcanic Stoneware Bowl Ashtray Vallarius Picasso Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An organic form with volcanic lava black and white glaze and a high-gloss red center.              
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern 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

Black and Colored Abstract Ceramic Cup circa 1950 Style of Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Georges Jouve 20th-mid century design Original bastract ceramic vide-poche / dish or cup by french artist Signed under the base Original perfect condition...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture

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Ceramic

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, Claude Victor Boeltz, and Le Murier. Prices for Georges Jouve furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,800 and can go as high as $42,711, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,546.

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