Faux Bois Ceramic Set by Grandjean Jourdan for Vallauris

This decorative pair of ceramic vases are dated 1957. It is a nice set in mint green, light lilac, black and white. The vases are in very good condition. Both vases are marked.  

This special shaped bowl was designed by André Baud for his studio in Vallauris, c. 1950. It is made of earthenware with matt black glaze and overlaid decor...

The CAB chair was designed by Mario Bellini in 1977 for Cassina, Italy. Mario Bellini (1935) is an Italian designer and architect. The chair has a skeleton in tubular steel and the ...

The cantilever chair was designed by Mart Stam in 1926, inspired by this great design Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created similar chairs. The cantilever chair became a...

This beautiful coffee table was designed by Max Ingrand and manufactured by Fontana Arte in 1956. The elegant brass legs support the rectangle crystal...

This beautiful chest of drawers was designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the late 1950s. It has a Minimalist look with its handleless drawers and fine brass hairpin legs. Th...

'Faux Bois' ceramic bowl by Grandjean Jourdan, Vallauris France 1950s. The southern French town of Vallauris is famous since centuries for ages, but the arrival of Picasso in the 195...

Earthenware tableware with 'Faux Bois' decoration, made by atelier Grandjean Jourdan Vallauris in the 1950s. In the southern French town of Vallauris...

Iconic Faux Bois Ceramic Bowl by Grandjean Jourdan, France, c. 1960s Highly collectible, this classic, irregularly shaped bowl displays Jourdan's trademark "faux bois" (false wood)...

Introducing the timeless elegance of the Faux Bois Mug & Cups, designed by the visionary Grandjean Jourdan and meticulously crafted by Vallauris Ceramics in France during the 1960s. ...

Grandjean-Jourdan 'Faux Bois' Ceramic Centerpiece, Vallauris, France, 1960s. Fantastic ceramic centerpiece by pottery artist Eugène Grandjean for his family company Grandjean-Jourdan of the French pottery village Vallauris. Grandjean was fascinated with the idea of creating pottery that looked like actual olive wood. He experimented with various techniques to create realistic wood textures and eventually developed his own unique style. He would use a special type of clay to create the basic shape of the pottery, then apply glazes and stains to give it a realistic wood grain appearance. This centerpiece is one of his finest with a very distinct appearance. Although unintentionally, it looks a bit like a backwards looking bird. Vallauris, a small town in the south of France, is known for its long-standing tradition of pottery. Located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, Vallauris is home to some of the best pottery in the country. The pottery of Vallauris has been produced for centuries, with some of the earliest pieces being found in the ruins of the nearby Roman villa. The town itself has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century, when it was part of the County of Provence. Over the years, the craft of pottery has been passed down from generation to generation, and today it is still a major part of the local culture and economy. Vallauris pottery is known for its vibrant colors and unique shapes. The pottery is made from clay that is sourced from the nearby valleys, where it is mixed with other minerals to create different colors and patterns. The pottery is then hand-shaped and decorated with intricate designs. Many pieces are also glazed, giving them a rich, glossy finish. The local pottery...

'Faux Bois' ceramic Tea sets of 13 pieces by Grandjean Jourdan, Vallauris France 1950s / 1960s. Some of the pieces are marked Vallauris underneath. The set is composed of 6 cup...