French Serving Bowls

19th Century French Tableware Set by Creil Montereau, Signed Ceramic with Beaded Edges Description: This refined 19th-century French tableware set, created by the prestigious Creil Montereau manufactory, includes a salad bowl, a small serving dish (ravier), and a plate, each signed and marked beneath the glaze. Rendered in a beautiful light blue tone, these pieces are distinguished by their delicate beaded borders, a hallmark of elegant craftsmanship from the period. Highly sought after by collectors of fine European ceramics, this set is a testament to the timeless artistry of French porcelain and faience. Key features include: Renowned Creil Montereau Production: Known for their superior craftsmanship and innovative designs, Creil Montereau pieces are prized among collectors worldwide. Signed Ceramic Pieces: Each item is stamped and engraved on the underside, authenticating its historic 19th-century French origin. Elegant Light Blue Glaze: The soft, serene blue gives the set a light, airy aesthetic, making it perfect for both decorative display and refined table settings. Beaded Edge Detailing: The fine beaded borders around the plate, ravier, and salad bowl add texture, sophistication, and a classic 19th-century decorative touch. Complete Matching Set: The inclusion of three coordinated pieces enhances the set’s decorative and collectible value, whether displayed together or used individually. Ideal for Collectors & Elegant Decor: Perfect for antique collectors, lovers of historic French tableware, or those wishing to enhance their interiors with rare and exquisite 19th-century ceramics. This Creil Montereau 19th-century tableware set is more than a functional collection—it is a symbol of elegance, heritage, and fine craftsmanship, offering a beautiful glimpse into the artistry of European ceramics. Keywords: 19th-century Creil Montereau tableware, antique French ceramic set, signed Creil Montereau pieces, light blue antique pottery, beaded edge French ceramics, collectible European tableware, historic French faience, elegant antique salad bowl...

A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat.

Absolutely stunning vintage French scalloped flower-form crystal bowl. Not sure what pattern this is but, it is unlike any that I see here in the states. It has a brilliance like no other crystal, I've ever seen. The frosted and heavily decorated edge offers a great contrast, making this bowl jaw-dropping. I believe this bowl has some decent age as the bottom is somewhat scratched however, Lalique France is script signed about middle. Use this bowl for anything from candies to floating candles...

French Victorian (19/20th Century) geometric design cut crystal bowl with silver-plate mounted rim.  

Silver and cut-crystal confiturier in Medici-shape decorated with two handles with floral motifs and volutes end in a swan's head. .The silver frame is adorned with laurel leaves and stylized palmettes. The confiturier dish rests on a raised foot adorned with four leaning dolphins placed on a finely chiseled square base with a floral frieze. Four feet with foliage motifs support the set. The removable lid is topped with a flower. Twelve vermeil spoons...

This lovely vintage antique Haviland Limoges GDA France covered serving tureen or vegetable bowl is circa 1900-1941. It features a translucent white backgro...

This charming 20th Century French Glazed Ceramic Pot, specifically designed for making "rillette de porc," embodies the essence of rustic French culinary tradition. Crafted with care...

This Bowl is in Glass, Brown and orange color, it is a salad bowl. It has been made in the 1970's, in France.

Rare Belle Epoque Classical caviar bowl. Made by Robert Linzeler in Paris, ca 1910. Glass serving bowl and ice bowl are round with straight sides and silver gilt collars. Serving bo...

Due to small production, this Fish-shaped gravy boat is extremely rare and so sophisticated! Silver-plated Art Deco design with an elegant stylized line and a nicely curved tail. It ...

20th Century silver plated metal bowl. Silver-plated metal bowl with vine decorations, 20th century. h: 8cm, d: 22cm

A beautiful example of a period Louis XVI chaudron, or cauldron, the copper has been decorated with a metalworking technique known as repousse, where low relief motifs are hammered from the reverse side. Many motifs from Louis XVI were inspired by ancient civilizations (Egypt, Rome, Greece, etc.), such as the mascarons and cartouches seen on the sides of this chaudron. There are two distinct mythological scenes on opposite sides, set in between a pair of twisted loop handles emanating from the mouth of a heavily bearded mascaron with a tied bow in his hair. One image depicts Pegasus rearing up as a man with a sword...

Pair of 19th century French silver écuelle by Delaire French, c. 1890 Height 13cm, width 31cm, depth 18cm This superb pair of écuelles is crafted in the playful Rococo style popula...

19th Century English Transfer Compote Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

Decorate a dining table or a buffet with this elegant pair of antique compotes. Crafted in France circa 1860 by renowned silversmith Christofle Company, each piece stands on three hoof feet over a grape and vine decorated base. The removable round plateau with scalloped edge sits on a pierced three branch with center bird nest top, decorated with foliage and acorns. One centerpiece features a bird defending her egg nest...

A lovely antique early 20th-Century French silver plate oval bread bowl or basket. No maker's mark. This beautiful dish is embellished with swans, floral garland, and a gadrooned dec...

A beautiful handblown crystal center bowl features an unusual cinquefoil shape with amethyst overlay that is cut to clear. The pattern is rayed with an undulating rim and finely cut ...

Francois Decorchemont footed glass bowl of pate de verre in mottled blue with swirling design. Marked and incised. France. Circa 1926.

Glorifying the effects of refracted light for 170 years, the iconic Baccarat products are well-known over the world. A crystal violet colored masterpiece, the bowl crystallizes the ...

Silver bowls, made in Toulouse by Felix Frères, 20th century. Comprising; 1 large, 2 medium and 1 small. Height: 7cm - 5cm - 4cm Ø: 18cm - 13cm - 10cm

A stunning antique French woven bronze basket with handprinted porcelain plaque centre. Beautifully and delicately constructed, this basket is a perfect a...

An antique copper bowl, made in France 19th century. Slight lip at the top and curved streamline base.

A neoclassical designed gaze. We love the perching birds.

French Lalique crystal Igor douphin caviar serving bowl set consists of four items. The bowl is decorated with matte surface fish motives, engraved elements. Signed both on main and ...

Christofle silver eagle gravy boat. Handsome eagle headed hotel silver gravy/sauce boat with attached underplate with hallmarks for Christofle, France, 20...

Vintage French ceramic tureen by Roger Capron (circa 1960s). A luscious creamy white base with subtle grey-blue hues in the repeating décor patte...

19th century French Provincial earthenware bowl with glaze. Was used for preparation, cooking and serving. This charming rustic bowl ha1998 two small handles and a pour spout on one ...

Soup bowl, remarkably hand painted flowers decor with delicate and vibrant colors, elaborate gilded pattern throughout Marked and dated Sèvres, 1834. Measures: Bowl 12.5 x 7.5 cm...

This rare and elegant French covered bouillon bowl was crafted by Raynaud & Cie, one of the most esteemed porcelain manufacturers in Limoges. Marked with both the “R & Cᵒ Limoges Fra...

Set of eleven glazed ceramic Pumpkins, France, circa 1960 One big pumpkin and ten small ones. Dimensions big pumpkin: 25 cm height, 27 cm di...

A French 19th century pottery bowl from the Poterie Hertz in Annecy, with yellow glaze. Created in the Alpine town of Annecy in Southe...

Rare large Lalique crystal leaf bowl Solid worked crystal, cut and shaped into a leaf shape. Extremely detailed design. Very rare and of high ...

1970-1980 patinated bronze bowl shaped like a leaf, by L. Calderi.

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...

Beautiful "Finches" model bowl by the Lalique France manufacture, France 1980s, signed and manufacture sticker. In excellent condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 9.5 x 23.6 Se...

Group of gilt white Paris porcelain. French Empire period large white footed serving bowl, three plates and footed cachepot/small serving bowl with gil...

This nice mortar is made of white marble. This is a French work from 18th Century

A fine French silver serving bowl or tureen with lid and ladle, featuring a bowl with two opposing handles and gold-washed interior, circular lid or top with handle, and stylish ladl...

Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Platter by Albert Thiry, 1960s, era Blin One beautiful glazed ceramic platter with an engraved and hand-painted blue thistle flower bud. We find the vocabulary of preference of the ceramist: a chalky white background, both bright and neutral to highlight the blue flower and foliage, the edge is also engraved with decorative motifs. In very good condition. Signed under the base. Circa 1960. ----------- Albert Thiry (1923-2009) Ceramist from Nice, he studied at the School of Decorative Arts in the city. He settled with his wife Pyot Gavaudan in 1943 in the pottery village of Vallauris. There he continued his training as a ceramist in various workshops, notably that of Charles Voltz...

Beautiful antique pieces of Limoges china, elegant and near mint condition, can complete an existing set or complement an unrelated set of white china. Pattern is TRV087. This small collection of 17 pieces is exquisite. There are three cups with gold gilt handles (3.75" x 2.25") (saucer: 6"). Please note: One cup has a hairline crack. Delicately decorated white ware from a time when tasteful simplicity was the hallmark of a well dressed table...

Ironstone white bowl, with a lid. It has been done by Sarreguemines, in France during the 19th Century.

Elegant French porcelain tureen on stand, richly hand-painted in the Sèvres style with vivid floral panels, deep burgundy ground, and delicate gilded accents. Featuring ornate scroll...

Large multi-lobed fruit basket in solid silver decorated with foliage and clasps. The body is openwork and pierced with canework decorated with a seedling of flowers, flanked on each...

19th Century tian bowl from Provence in the south of France, traditionally used for preparing food in the 19th century, this large bowl has been used and loved and has the most exqui...

French Majolica Dish Strawberry Leaf , circa 1890

Decorative pan for aperitif by Jean Despres, France, circa 1950. Silver-plated metal piece with a hammered handle, and decorated at the base of a flat link chain. The plating is original. Dimensions : H 1.93 in. x W 8.15 in. x D 4.3 in. - H 4.9 cm x W 20.7 cm x D 10.9 cm. Signature incised "J.Després" under the handle and hallmark "JD" with an Amphora in the center (see photos). Jean Després, born June 15, 1889 in Souvigny (Allier), and died in 1980 in Avallon (Yonne), is a French goldsmith, creator of jewelry, objects and furniture of Art Deco style, specializing in the work of the silver.Jean Després was born into a descendant family of master glassmakers, Després de Loisy, and glaziers, Turlin. The family moved in Avallon in 1890 to open an articles of paintings and art store at no. 27 rue de Paris and then at no. 20 place Vauban.He attended school and college in Avallon without being a very bright student. His passion was cycling and competitions. He obtained his patent in 1905. His father placed him in apprenticeship with a friend, goldsmith in Paris in the Marais district.At the same time, he completed his training by following the drawing classes in the schools of the city of Paris and frequented the Bateau-Lavoir, where he met Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Paul Signac, Giorgio De Chirico, Marie Laurencin, Chaim Soutine, Maurice Utrillo and Georges Braque, whom will be his best friend. He is passionate about cubism.During World War I, Jean Després was assigned as a draftsman mechanic in the workshops of the military aviation. This double experience will durably mark him and feed all his work. He participated in the Art Deco movement. He had many friends in the avant-garde of the time, such as Paul Jouve or Maurice de Vlaminck.In the 1920s and 1930s, he took over his parents' store in Avallon and set up his studio where he created motor jewelery, whose pure forms inspired by aeronautical mechanical parts were part of the avant-garde movement. Craftsman of metal, gold, silver, tin, Després shaped material, invented new forms. Like his contemporaries Marcel Sandoz or Raymond Templier, he was one of those pioneers who renounce the codes of high jewelery and the use of precious stones. He participated, with the help of Paul Signac, in his first Salon des Indépendants in 1926.He also participated in the revival of the forms of goldsmithing by removing the classic ornaments, to create pieces with massive shapes, silver, pewter, usually silver metal, everyone recognizable by its hammered appearance.In 1935, he took care of the Art and Fashion Gallery at No. 39 rue du Colisée in Paris. In 1936, he married Simone Delattre, painter and decorator on embroidered fabrics. He was rewarded by the Aeroclub which awards him a gold medal in 1937. These works were beginning to be known abroad. The following year, he was named Knight of the Legion of Honor. He run his gallery and kept his studio in Avallon. In 1940, he was President of the Goldsmiths' Union, a professional delegate for artistic protection at the international jewelery-goldsmith's office. He was the goldsmith's rapporteur on the awards commission of the Society for the Promotion of Art and Industry.In 1943, he came to live on rue de La Trémoille in Paris, where he had a shop at the same address. Among his friends, he counted Pierre Vigoureux and frequented Jules Cavaillès, Worms, Peltier, Lalique, Robert and Sonia Delaunay, Fernand Léger and many others. He counted Josephine Baker among his famous clients.After the war, Jean Després will expose several times, with the support of the State, in different foreign countries. In 1972, he offered the city of Avallon sixty-eight of his works. EXHIBITIONS 1925: Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, with Rose Adler and the painter Étienne Cournault 1925: International Exhibition of Decorative Arts 1926: Salon des indépendants 1928: Salon of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts 1928: Salon des Artistes-Decorateurs 1930: Union des Artistes Modernes, at the Pavillon de Marsan, he exhibits surrealist jewelry...

Vereco, France. A set of six bowls in smoked art glass. 1970s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: D 12.0 cm x H 4.9 cm.

A French 18th century large polychrome Faience lidded soup toureen or entree dish with scallop-shaped edges attributable to Rouen manufacture. This lovely...

Antelope Resin Horn And Pewter Olive Serving Dish & Spoon, France 1990’s Dimensions of the spoon are 9.13 by 1.88 deep

This ice bucket is in gold and silver metal, with wood Handles. It comes from France, and has been made circa 1930. Beautiful old patina, and Art Deco style.

Majolica Duck & Turtle Salt Cellar Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

Cool Serving Bowl in silver plated braided metal with glass insert. Made in France in early 20th Century in a very sophisicated way. Wear consistent with age and use

Edme Samson et Cie company. Porcelain covered tureen and under plate. Hand painted with floral and geometric design and gilt highlights. Mostl...

Small French Majolica dish with bird anf flowers Onnaing, circa 1890.

Decorative wood and green shells plate from France. Produced in 1960s. Hand painted. The set is in very good vintage condition. Beautiful piece for every t...

Luxury at its finest, this set of high-end French crystal bowls, Daum 1980.  This set contains two crystal bowls with different dimensions. These beautiful bowls display beautifully...

Pierre Digan Realised circa 1970 Set of 6 ceramics mugs or coffee cup by French designer Original perfect condition Black ceramic glaze color Measures: Height : 6 cm ...

A French white porcelain bowl with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, France. A simple white porcelain souffle' or serving bowl with fluted design around exterior. Great for serv...

Set of six glass bowls with gilt rim. Six antique gilt-rimmed finger bowls/ice cream bowls/floating rose bowls to set at table. France, circa 1920s. D...

A French Limoges porcelain bowl from the late 19th century, with green bouquet of roses décor, petite gilt feet and matching underplate. Created by the AMR factory (Ancienne Manufact...