Line vautrin necklace
$4,765
Line vautrin necklace
By Line Vautrin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie collier ras de cou par Line Vautrin en Talosel.
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Talosel
Line Vautrin Furniture
Celebrated as the “poetess of metal” by Vogue magazine, designer Line Vautrin’s provocative works, which span furniture and jewelry, are characterized by fanciful forms and technical excellence. An audacious decorative artist and intellectual during a time when women were expected to fall into traditional roles, her inspirational designs show her passion for literature, wordplay and mythological allegory.
Born in 1914, Vautrin possessed a sense of curiosity and keen observational skills that led her to start creating at an early age. A talented autodidact, she taught herself to work with metal while spending time in her family’s bronze foundry. Vautrin had already mastered the skills of casting, carving, gilding and polishing bronze by the time she was in her early teens, and introduced her first line of jewelry when she was only twenty years old, offering her unique brooches, belt clasps and buttons to a select group of customers. In 1937, Vautrin helmed a small booth at the Paris International Exposition, where she gained some notoriety for her handcrafted accessories. Around the same time, Vautrin worked briefly for Elsa Schiaparelli, a like-minded fashion designer whose achievements propelled her onto the cover of Time magazine in 1934.
Vautrin opened a modest boutique near the Champs-Élysées in the late 1930s. During World War II, she created playful and sophisticated necklaces, powder boxes, earrings and other items that gave her clientele a welcome respite from wartime hardships. There was great demand for Vautrin’s work, and she opened a larger shop on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in 1946. Shortly thereafter, she opened her own atelier in Paris’s then run-down Marais district with her husband, interior decorator Jacques Armand Bonnaud. The neighborhood would later become world-famous for its boutiques and designer shops.
Vautrin’s boundless curiosity led her to constantly experiment with new materials and processes. In 1955, she perfected her technique with a new form of cellulose acetate resin, which she patented under the name Talosel. Vautrin used this material extensively to create complicated mirrored inlays, which became one of her signature motifs.
Throughout her life, Vautrin played with literary and religious iconography in her designs, drawing inspiration from common aphorisms, ancient world mythologies and alchemical principles. Her passion for symbology and the written word is reflected in her work, which often features intricate lettering and carefully rendered shapes and figures. Vautrin's pieces were imbued with her own sense of humor and love of fantasy.
In 1969, Vautrin closed her shop, and, alongside her daughter, Marie-Laure Bonnaud-Vautrin, opened a craft school to teach her innovative techniques to aspiring artists. Vautrin retired in 1980 but continued to create art from her apartment up until her death in 1997. Her individualism earned her a place among the most iconic creators of mid-century jewelry and decorative objects. Actress Brigitte Bardot and fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent became notable collectors of her work.
In 1992, Vautrin was recognized for her work in developing new decorative techniques by the Société d'Encouragement aux Métiers d’Art (later the Institut National des Métiers d’Art). Her designs were also celebrated by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, which held a retrospective of her works in 1999.
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Creator: Line Vautrin
Pendant Necklace, Collectible Jewelry by Line Vautrin, Coat Button, Signed LV
By Line Vautrin
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pendant necklace. This collectible Jewelry, has been done by Line Vautrin, and signed LV. This item is in Ceramic, in a Gold and Red color. It...
Category
1940s French Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Rare French Small Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small gilt bronze pill box by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940-50s. The rather rare round box features a relief-cast spider on the lid. The interior ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Talosel Brooch with Glass Inlay by Line Vautrin Branded
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small but scarce brooch crafted by French art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s-1960s. The tear-drop shaped brooch was made Talosel inlayed with pinkish purple ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Talosel
French Articulate Talosel Brooch with Glass Inlay by Line Vautrin Branded
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A scarce articulate brooch crafted by French art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s-1960s. The brooch features six linked tiers of sections in gradually reduced si...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Talosel
Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch "Moise ou la Traversee du Desert" by French Jeweler Line Vautrin, circa 1940s. The patinated surface features amazing details illustrating the biblical story of Moses crossing the desert out of Egypt...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
J’ai perdu ma tourterelle, Large gilded bronze box by Line Vautrin, France
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
J’ai perdu ma tourterelle (I lost my turtledove), large gilded bronze box by Line Vautrin. Large gilded bronze box, the lid engraved with a poem by Jean Passerat (1534 – 1602) and a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
I am, says God, Master of the Three Virtues , gilded bronze box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
“I am, says God, Master of the Three Virtues”, gilded bronze box by Line Vautrin. Gilded bronze box whose lid is decorated with an extract from the poem “The Mystery of the Holy Inno...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Allez laissez couler les jours, Silvered Bronze Box by Line Vautrin, Circa 1945
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
“Allez laissez couler les jours”, silvered bronze box with hot enameled decoration by Line Vautrin. Silvered bronze box with a rebus-decorated lid, by Line Vautrin. The finely striat...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Art Bronze Brooch St Eloi by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare bronze brooch St Eloi by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin ((French, 1913–1997) circa 1946. Brilliantly designed in the shape of horseshoe with the saint spreading his arms ho...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Trianon or Les pavés du Roy silvered bronze compact by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
“Trianon” or “Les pavés du Roy”, silvered bronze compact by Line Vautrin. Silver-plated bronze compact depicting the cobblestones of the Château de Versailles. On the upper part, a h...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Sculptural Bronze Bracelet 'La Manif" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze bracelet by Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1945-46. The design is known as "La Manif" or "La Manifestation", which features a chain of arm-linked figurines. Monogramme...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Art Bronze Bracelet by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare cuff bracelet in gilded and silvered bronze by Parisian art jewller Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The playful piece is called "Le gendarme et le voleur"...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Brooch by Line Vautrin, Beige Talosel Encrusted with Amber Mirrors
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
This beige Talosel brooch is a unique piece of jewelry that perfectly captures the aesthetic characteristic of Line Vautrin’s work. It is adorned with small amber colored mirrors, which are intricately embedded in the beige Talosel to create a luminous and textured effect that catches the eye. The circular shape of the brooch recalls the organic and natural themes very present in the creations of Line Vautrin, the small square mirrors artistically arranged recall the meticulous attention to detail that Line Vautrin had for her many works. The Talosel has been carefully sculpted by scarification to create perfect harmony with the amber mirrors...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Talosel
Large French Sculpted Bronze Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bonze box (based on the size, it is likely a card case) by French Parisian art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The box features an interesting design i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
The sweeper of the Sacred Heart by Line Vautrin – Gilt bronze box
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
La balayeuse du Sacré-Coeur (The sweeper of the Sacred Heart) by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze box. Generously sized gilt bronze box. The lid chiselled with a decoration of a multitude o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A French Talosel Hand Mirror with Glass Inlay by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare hand mirror "Miroir face à main" crafted by French art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s-1960s. The elongated oval form was covered in Talosel Noire with a...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Talosel
Amour roi de ton coeur (Love King of Your Heart) by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
Amour roi de ton coeur (Love King of Your Heart) by Line Vautrin , Silver Bronze Box. Silver-plated bronze box with a lid enhanced with a decoration representing a two-tone wheel, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A circular shape brooch in gilt bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1940s-1950s. It depicts what appears to be figures of saints on a crossed background with...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Belt Buckle Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze two-piece bronze buckle with hook and loop verso by French art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The sculptural pieces are In a rare Inca motif, with triangular indenta...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze brooch by French Parisian Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The small lovely bronze pieces features a medallion insignia design with olive branch wreath...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Bronze Necklace Pendant Saint Laurent Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze pendant titled Saint Laurent by French art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Gilt bronze, circa late 1940s. It depicts the ...
Category
1940s French Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Talosel Bracelet, 20th Century, in the Style of Line Vautrin –
By Line Vautrin
Located in NANTES, FR
**Talosel Bracelet, 20th Century, in the Style of Line Vautrin – This Talosel bracelet dates from the 20th century and is typical of the work of Line Vautrin. Talosel is a composit...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Talosel
French Bronze Buckle Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptured bronze brooch with a clip that be used on lapel or as a scarf tie by French Parisian art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) In a rare Inca motif, with triangular ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze À La Gloire des Phoques Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1946 named "À La Gloire des Phoques" (The glory of the seals). This bronze brooch features a se...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
$1,850 / set
Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bespoken earrings by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The cast bronze earring features a sculptural design that evokes an archaic form with shell like scroll an...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Articulated Gilt Bronze Brooch Le Travail Dominant Le Mond by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-part articulated gilt bronze brooch named "Le Travail Dominant le Mond" by French Parisian art jewelry and sculpture Line Vautrin (1913-1997...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Brooch Chateau en Espagne by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small gilt bronze brooch named "Chateau en Espagne" by French Parisian art jewelry and sculpture Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. It depicts ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Silvered Bronze Paperweight Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silvered cast bronze rectangular paperweight by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. A lovely piece of desktop object d'art in a relatively uncommon form and ...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Articulate Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin. Each element with figure symbolizes Heaven, Earth and...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Art Buckle Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Belonged to the series "Rulked by Angels" created by Parisian art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950, this lovely and uncommon cast bronze belt buckle is called "Le Choeur de Anges...
Category
1940s French Modern Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Bronze
'50s Line Vautrin 'Soleil À Pointes N.3' Mirror in Gold Talosel
Price Upon Request
'50s Line Vautrin 'Soleil À Pointes N.3' Mirror in Gold Talosel
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Line Vautrin 'Soleil à Pointes N.3' mirror 1955 Talosel and mirror.
Category
1950s French Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Talosel
'60s Line Vautrin gold Gerbera Mirror in Talosel
Price Upon Request
'60s Line Vautrin gold Gerbera Mirror in Talosel
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Line Vautrin 'Gerbera Mirror' Talosel 1960.
Category
1960s Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Talosel
'50s Line Vautrin 'Soleil À Pointes N.3' Mirror in Gold Talosel
Price Upon Request
'50s Line Vautrin 'Soleil À Pointes N.3' Mirror in Gold Talosel
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Line Vautrin 'Soleil à Pointes N.3' mirror 1955 Talosel and mirror.
Category
1950s French Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Talosel
Line Vautrin's 'Mazarin' Mirror
Price Upon Request
Line Vautrin's 'Mazarin' Mirror
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Line Vautrin's Mazarin mirror 1960 Black talosel and convex mirror
Category
1950s Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Talosel
'60s 'Soleil à pointes n. 2' Mirror by Line Vautrin
Price Upon Request
'60s 'Soleil à pointes n. 2' Mirror by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
'Soleil à pointes n. 2' mirror by Line Vautrin Talosel, incrustations de miroir et miroir sorcière 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Talosel
Line Vautrin's Rectangular Asymmetrical Mirror from the '60s
Price Upon Request
Line Vautrin's Rectangular Asymmetrical Mirror from the '60s
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Line Vautrin's 'Rectangular asymmetrical' mirror 1960 Talosel, mirror inlays and mirrored glass 45x32 cm
Category
1960s French Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Talosel
Line Vautrin 'Twisted Sun Mirror' in Talosel from the '50s
Price Upon Request
Line Vautrin 'Twisted Sun Mirror' in Talosel from the '50s
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Line Vautrin 'Twisted Sun Mirror' 1958 Mirror and golden Talosel resin
Category
1950s Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Resin, Talosel, Mirror
'60s Line Vautrin Gerbera Mirror in Talosel
Price Upon Request
'60s Line Vautrin Gerbera Mirror in Talosel
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Line Vautrin 'Gerbera Mirror' Talosel 1960
Category
1960s Vintage Line Vautrin Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Talosel
Line Vautrin furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Line Vautrin furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Line Vautrin furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Line Vautrin 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 Jacques Blin, Accolay Pottery, and La Borne Potters. Prices for Line Vautrin furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $888 and can go as high as $438,271, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,993.
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