Le Grand Chêne Furniture

Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron Exceptional set of three plates decorated with women's faces. Emblematic creations of Ljuba Naumovitch in the Atelier Grand Chêne...

French Mid-Century curved ceramic plate hand-painted with a woman's face with short hair, by Ljuba Naumovitch at Atelier du Grand Chêne, Vallaur...

French Mid-Century curved ceramic plate hand-painted with a woman's face with short hair, by Atelier du Grand Chêne (circa 1950s). The piece is absolutely charming and has a whiff of Picasso about it - indeed the couple who founded Le Grand Chêne...

Mid-century French Ceramic Pitcher by Naumovitch - Grand Chêne Studio, Vallauris Original piece, the pitcher is enamelled on the upper part and left rough...

Mid-century French Ceramic Pitcher by Naumovitch - Grand Chêne Studio, Vallauris Pitcher with a bright white background, it is glazed and decorated in an ...

French vintage ceramic vase by Atelier du Grand Chêne (circa 1950s). Painted with the image of a woman whose body conforms to the contour of the piece on one side and, on the other, a tulip whose long stem mimics that of the woman's neck. The ceramic is small in stature but large in charm and, at the same time, possesses a low-key sophistication reflecting the talents of the ceramicists who were initially trained as painters in Paris. The piece is in very good overall condition notwithstanding an almost invisible chip where the body meets the base. Maker's mark on the underside. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying the listing. Upon request a video will be provided. About the Artist: L'Atelier du Grand Chêne was founded in Vallauris, France in 1948 by Odette Roche-Gourju (1904-1954) and Ljuba Naumovitch (1898-1955). These two painters, trained notably at the Paris Ecole des Arts Décoratifs, turned out to be excellent potters after the war. They set up their pottery near a large oak tree - hence the name 'Le Grand Chêne...

Mid-century French Ceramic Pitcher by Naumovitch - Grand Chêne Studio, Vallauris Pitcher with a bright white background, it is glazed and decorated in an ...

Mid-century French ceramic pitcher by Naumovitch - Grand Chêne Studio, Vallauris - 1950's Enamelled dish with a white background, it is decorated with a f...

French mid-century ceramic lamp base by Atelier du Grand Chêne (circa 1950s). Painted with decor of a stylish woman in feathered cap and fashionable handba...

Mid-century French Ceramic Pitcher by Naumovitch - Grand Chêne Studio, Vallauris French ceramic vase with a light brown glazed finish, decorated with a hand-painted motif featuring a...