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.
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Creator: Georges Jouve
Georges Jouve France Black Ceramic Dish Masterpiece
By Georges Jouve
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Georges Jouve was an important ceramist of the 20th century. He was born in 1910 in Fontenay-sous-Bois and his parents were both decorators. At 17 years old, Jouve enrolled at the pr...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture
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Ceramic
Georges Jouve and Marcel Asselbur Ceramic and Brass Wall Mounted Hat Coat Rack
By Georges Jouve
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall-mounted coat or hat rack by Georges Jouve, produced by Marcel Asselbur, France, circa 1950.
Glazed matte black stoneware forms, with a brass frame. Four abstract Jouve ceramic...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture
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Brass
French Mid Century Black Banana Bowl by Georges Jouve for Steph Simon, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare French mid century stoneware bowl in black enameled ceramic by Georges Jouve produced for Steph Simon Paris, 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist.
D...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture
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'Palme' Sconces by Georges Jouve for Jouve France
By Georges Jouve
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three '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 beh...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture
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Sandstone, Steel
French Mid Century Ceramic Table Lamp by Georges Jouve Produced in France, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare French mid century white ceramic / stoneware cylinder desk / table lamp by Georges Jouve produced in France, 1950s. In good original condition signed by the artist. Newer s...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture
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Brass
Wall-Mounted Coat Rack with Mirror by Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, sculptural wall-mounted coat rack with mirror by Georges Jouve and Marcel Asselbur.
4 black, ceramic hooks with gilded metal arms attached to m...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture
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Mirror
Pair of ceramic wallights, Model Sirenes, by Georges Jouve.(1910-1964)
By Georges Jouve
Located in London, GB
Pair of well sized, rare, ceramic wallights, Model 'Sirenes' by the master ceramicist Georges Jouve.Published on page 204 in Georges Jouve by Jousse enterprises. France 1948
Georges ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture
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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 "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
Georges Jouve Zoomorphic Lamp with White Crackled Glaze
By Georges Jouve
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Georges Jouve Zoomorphic Lamp with White Crackled Glaze.
France c. 1948.
Provenance: Gift from Georges Jouve to French ceramicist and sculptor, Robert Cloutier. Provenance document...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture
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Ceramic
Georges Jouve French Ceramic Polychrome Dish
By Georges Jouve
Located in Chicago, IL
French ceramic by Georges Jouve, polychrome decoration on white background. Signed with cypher and name.
Excellent condition, no chips or restorations.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture
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Ceramic
Georges Jouve & Marcel Asselbur, Wall Sconces with Pots, France, circa 1955
By Marcel Asselbur, Georges Jouve
Located in New York, NY
Each of these charming mid-century wall sconces by French designer George Jouve possesses an elegant, fabric shade, and in as a faint, playful echo, an enameled ceramic planter.
One...
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1950s French Mid-Century 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 co...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture
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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
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
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"
The...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture
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Fig Ceramic Dish Georges Jouve France
By Georges Jouve
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Georges Jouve was an important ceramist of the 20th century. He was born in 1910 in Fontenay-sous-Bois and his parents were both decorators. At 17 years old, Jouve enrolled at the pr...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture
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Ceramic
French Mid Century White Cylinder Vase by Georges Jouve for Steph Simon, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early French mid century white cylinder vase by Georges Jouve produced for Steph Simon Paris, 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist.
Dimensions: ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture
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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.
Dimensions: H: 19 cm / 7.5" W: 15 cm / 5.9" cm D: 11 ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture
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Ceramic
Georges Jouve, Cylinder Vase, Cerulean Blue Enamelled Stoneware, 1950s, signed
By Georges Jouve
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Georges Jouve (1910-1964)
Cylinder Vase (Vase Rouleau), circa 1955
blue enamelled stoneware with black enamelled interior
20.5cm high, 6cm diameter
incised signature and artist's mon...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture
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Stoneware
Georges Jouve & Marcel Asselbur, Floor Lamp with Pot, France, circa 1952
By Georges Jouve, Marcel Asselbur
Located in New York, NY
Each of these charming mid-century wall sconces by French designer George Jouve possesses an elegant, fabric shade, and in as a faint, playful echo, an enameled ceramic planter.
One...
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1950s 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
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, c. 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 "Snail form" Ceramic Plate, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Jouve (1910-1964)
Decorative Ceramic plate "Snail form or free form " 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
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
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
Georges Jouve and Mathieu Matégot Style Ceramic Standing Vide-Poche
By Mathieu Matégot, Georges Jouve
Located in North Miami, FL
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
Bunch of grapes large format Ceramic Dish Georges Jouve France
By Georges Jouve
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Georges Jouve was an important ceramist of the 20th century. He was born in 1910 in Fontenay-sous-Bois and his parents were both decorators. At 17 years old, Jouve enrolled at the pr...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture
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Ceramic
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
20th Century Georges Jouve Ceramic Centerpiece, France, 1950's
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
French 20th century vintage circular rare collector's ceramic dish or centerpiece by Georges Jouve of exceptional craftsmanship. Signed at the base.
France, Circa 1950's.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Georges Jouve Furniture
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Ceramic vide-poche by Georges Jouve, France, 1950's
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Blue ceramic vide-poche by Georges Jouve, signed
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1950s French Modern Vintage Georges Jouve Furniture
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Ceramic
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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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