ROBJ Vases and Vessels

Pair of Turquoise Cloudy Earthenware Flower Holders with Two Arms, by ROBJ during the 1930s. They rest on pedestal bases, featuring wavy borders on both the bases and the branches, c...

Robj Art deco bottle Art deco style robj brand liquor bottle Circa 1930 Origin France Sealed Robj at its base Very good condition Cork stopper (a little worn) Liquor brand (Cusenier) painted on his forehead The French company Robj sold ceramic wares from 1908 until the early 1930s, often depicting stylized caricatures of musicians, sailors or traditional French costumes in Art Deco style. Robj was founded in 1908 by Jean Born. The name of the company was an anagram of the abbreviation of the name of its founder, J. Bor. Initially, the company offered electric lighters and incense sticks, but gradually focused on the production and distribution of decorative arts items under the Robj Bibleots banner. (Robj's Sweets). Together with Lucien Willemetz, Born ran a shop selling porcelain figures and other objects on the Parisian street Cité d'Hauteville 3. The company did not produce the art items itself, but commissioned the designs from various suppliers, including the Manufacture royale de Porcelaine de Sèvres, Villeroy & Boch in Luxembourg, and factories in Limoges and Boulogne-sur-Seine. Especially figurine designs, liquor bottles and tobacco cans...

A set of Art Deco 1930s 'Coda Collection' anthropomorphic flask, or liquor bottle modelled as a Russian figure and a Lady. This "Curacao" liqueur flask was manufactured by Robj (Jea...

One of the most stunning, high style Art Deco sculptures we have seen, this covered jar in the form of a gold-glazed Thai female figure was created by the ROBJ firm in France, founde...

A 'ROBJ' bottle of a priest entitled 'Cure for Alcohol,' circa 1900. Measures: 30cm x 10cm.

A ROBJ 'Schnapps' bottle of an Alsacienne woman, circa 1900. Measures: 30cm x 10cm.  

A ROBJ bottle of a American Military Policeman for whisky, circa 1900. Measures: 30cm x 10cm.  

This elegant Art Deco Ceramic set in a crème matte finish features a stylized fluted design, an all-over delicate cracqueleur and gilt detailing. The set includes center piece bowl, which would be perfect for presenting flowers, as well as a pair of matching candleholders. This set would be equally well suited to illuminate an elegant outdoor dinner party or an apartment living room in the city. Signed 'Importé de Robj Paris...