Gien Vases and Vessels

This impressive 19th century covered faience vessel was produced by the celebrated Manufacture de Gien, one of France’s most prestigious ceramic makers. Decorated in a rich cobalt blue on a soft ivory-white ground, it features an elegant botanical composition of blooming flowers, graceful foliage and delicate insects, including dragonflies and bees, all executed with remarkable detail. The twisted blue borders framing both the body and the lid add further refinement, while the original woven swing handle with its turned wooden grip provides a beautiful contrast in texture and colour. Dating to the late 19th-century, circa 1880–1900, this substantial piece perfectly illustrates the exceptional quality and decorative sophistication for which Gien became internationally renowned. The underside retains the factory mark, confirming its manufacture by Gien. Originally created as part of a refined French household service, this covered vessel has long outgrown its original purpose and today is admired primarily for its decorative presence. Whether displayed on a console, kitchen island, dining room sideboard or country house interior, it offers timeless French charm and makes an unusual conversation piece. It may also be used as an elegant decorative storage container, while remaining a fine example of 19th-century French faience. Its generous proportions, beautifully preserved blue and white decoration, original wicker swing...

A late 19th century French Gien faience ceramic jardinière, or shallow footed centerpiece bowl. Hand painted Renaissance style imagery in orange, yellow, green and blue on black grou...

A remarkable pair of French faience earthenware vases by Faïencerie de Gien, likely late 19th century, double handled flared baluster amphor...

Created in France circa 1890 by the Gien factory, the antique planter is round in shape and stands on a circular base decorated with acanthus leaf motifs. The large cache pot feature...

Gien. Pair of covered jars decorated in pink on a cream background called "purple Saxony". The handles depicting the heads of Cachet rams and LP monogram under the base. circa 18...

Created in France circa 1890 by the Gien factory, the antique planter is round in shape and stands on a circular base decorated with acanthus leaf motifs. The large cache pot...

Created in France circa 1890 by the faiencerie de Gien, the antique vase is round in shape and stands on a circular base decorated with bird and leaf ...

This long colorful antique planter was created in the “Faïencerie de Gien”, France, circa 1890. The large demilune shape ceramic jardinière sits on four curved feet. The planter features Greek face handles and is decorated with hand painted traditional allegory motifs, including Horn of plenty and lambrequin mantling decor. The unique porcelain piece, signed Gien on the bottom, is in excellent condition with rich painted colors in the blue, white and yellow palette, inside and out. The Faïencerie de Gien is a ceramic factory in the Loire Valley, founded in 1821 by Thomas Edme Hulm. Amongst the many faience manufacturers in the 19th century, the reputation of Gien is equal to those of the factories of Creil, Longwy or Sarreguemines. Gien further developed the technique of emaux cloisonné...

Decorate a table or a shelf with this elegant antique planter. Created in the “Faïencerie de Gien” France, circa 1890 and round in shape, the large cachepot with a scalloped rim stands on four curved feet; it is further embellished with two handles on the sides with acanthus leaves. The porcelain planter is decorated with hand painted, traditional floral and leaf decor. The unique porcelain piece, signed Gien on the bottom, is in excellent condition with rich painted colors in a Classic two-tone blue, brown and enamel accented. The Faïencerie de Gien is a ceramic factory in the Loire Valley, founded in 1821 by Thomas Edme Hulm. Amongst the many faience manufacturers in the 19th century, the reputation of Gien is equal to those of the factories of Creil, Longwy or Sarreguemines. Gien further developed the technique of emaux cloisonné...

A superb pair of faience French vases from Gien with hand-painted floral pattern in bold vivid colors. Flared baluster shape with blue double handles. Marked on the underside. Overal...

Decorate a table or a shelf with this elegant antique planter. Created in the “Faïencerie de Gien” France, circa 1890, the large cachepot is round in shape with a scalloped rim, two large handles and four curved feet. The ceramic planter is decorated with hand painted, traditional allegory motifs including the Horn of plenty, and lambrequin mantling decor. The unique porcelain piece, signed Gien on the bottom, is in excellent condition with rich painted colors in a Classic blue, white and yellow palette, inside and out. The Faïencerie de Gien is a ceramic factory in the Loire Valley, founded in 1821 by Thomas Edme Hulm. Amongst the many faience manufacturers in the 19th century, the reputation of Gien is equal to those of the factories of Creil, Longwy or Sarreguemines. Gien further developed the technique of emaux cloisonné...

Decorate a table or a buffet with this oval colorful antique planter; crafted in the “Faïencerie de Gien," France, circa 1870, the oblong ceramic jardinière has two Bacchus face handles, and sits on four curved feet embellished with acanthus leaves. The shallow planter is hand painted throughout with floral decor in a traditional blue and white palette. The unique porcelain piece, signed Gien on the bottom, is in excellent condition and has rich hand painted colors inside and out. There's also an original inside removable zinc tray. The Faïencerie de Gien is a faience (or earthenware) factory in Gien, France. It was founded in 1821 by Thomas Edme Hulm. Amongst the many faience manufacturers in the 19th century, the reputation of the Gien manufacturers is equal to those of the factories of Creil-Monterau, Longwy, Sarreguemines or Bordeaux. At first Hulm aimed at producing crockery; later he started producing dinner services, decorative pieces and dinner services embellished with family arms...