French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

19th Century Rare French Majolica Reticulated Flowers Platter. 10.3 by 8.7 inches.  

A beautiful set of five antique French majolica plates, featuring an elegant relief design of vine leaves, grape clusters, and branches. Their rich palette of greens, browns, and cre...

Few 19th-century French faience services embody the elegance, artistic refinement and poetic spirit of the Japonisme movement as beautifully as Jules Vieillard Bordeaux’s celebrated “Nella” pattern. More than a dinner service, this remarkable ensemble is a hand-painted work of art, where every piece celebrates nature through an extraordinary variety of exotic birds, flowering branches, butterflies and delicate insects. No two plates are exactly alike, making each place setting a unique composition while preserving the perfect harmony of the whole. Founded in Bordeaux in 1845, the Jules Vieillard manufactory became one of France’s most prestigious ceramic producers. By the 1870s it employed nearly 1,300 craftsmen, ranking among the country’s leading faience manufacturers. Its artistic creations were celebrated at the great international exhibitions of the nineteenth century, including the Gold Medal awarded at the Paris Universal Exposition of 1878, a distinction that firmly established the international reputation of the Bordeaux factory. Created during this golden period, the “Nella” pattern is now regarded as one of the manufactory’s finest and rarest achievements. Inspired by the discovery of Japanese art in Europe during the second half of the nineteenth century, it perfectly reflects the new decorative language that transformed European ceramics. Every piece was individually moulded in fine faience, fired, then meticulously hand-painted by master decorators using coloured enamels before receiving its final transparent glaze and being fired once again. This demanding process ensured exceptional brilliance while allowing each painter complete artistic freedom. Rather than reproducing a single repetitive design, every plate was intentionally decorated with its own individual composition. Kingfishers, parrots and other exotic birds rest upon blossoming branches of prunus, peonies, irises and wild roses. Butterflies, dragonflies and tiny ladybirds animate the white ground with remarkable delicacy, creating the impression of a living garden. The asymmetrical compositions, generous areas of untouched white and graceful movement throughout the decoration perfectly express the refined aesthetic of French Japonisme. Complete “Nella” services have become extraordinarily scarce. Intended for everyday use within distinguished households, most examples were gradually dispersed or damaged over nearly one hundred and fifty years. Today, large coherent ensembles with their original serving pieces seldom appear on the international market. According to family history, this exceptional service remained for generations in an elegant maison de maître on the French Riviera before entering the antiques market. Unlike most surviving examples, which are composed predominantly of plates, this magnificent ensemble retains an unusually rich selection of original serving pieces together with its complete coffee service, making it equally desirable for collectors, designers and prestigious private residences. Composition — 83 Pieces * 27 Dinner Plates – Ø 25 cm (9.84 in) * 14 Soup Plates – Ø 25.5 cm (10.04 in) * 16 Dessert Plates – Ø 22.5 cm (8.86 in) * 1 Covered Soup Tureen * 2 Covered Vegetable Tureens * 1 Covered Serving Dish * 2 Large Oval Serving Platters * 1 Large Fish Platter * 1 Shell-Shaped Compotier * 2 Covered Sauce Boats with Attached Stands * 1 Covered Mustard Pot * 1 Coffee Pot * 1 Covered Sugar Bowl * 1 Milk Jug * 10 Coffee Cups * 11 Coffee Saucers Every piece bears the JVB factory mark beneath, while the principal serving pieces are additionally marked “Nella”, confirming the authenticity of this prestigious model. The overall condition is exceptional considering its age of approximately 150 years. The enamels retain remarkable freshness and brilliance, while the glaze remains beautifully preserved. Minor imperfections are limited to a few discreet hairlines, one deep serving dish displaying slight age-related darkening, one coffee saucer with noticeable staining and the expected traces of careful domestic use accumulated over generations. These small imperfections are entirely consistent with the age of the service and do not detract from its extraordinary visual impact. More than simply an antique dinner service...

Rare Large French Majolica Olives Leaves Platter signed Sarreguemines Majolica circa 1870. 13.8 by 13.8 inches.

French Majolica strawberries plate circa 1880 Luneville.

Antique French Butcher Block Baker’s Table Pétrin Farmhouse Kitchen Island c1790. Direct from France, a rare antique French butcher block baker’s table (Pétrin), featuring a massive...

This exceptional Baccarat champagne ice bucket or wine cooler is a true testament to refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Designed by the renowned Valéry Klein and crafted by...

Olive Wood Coaster Set - Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Coasters - France 1970s Rare set of 6 coasters and their gouged storage box. The set is hand-carved in a beautiful olive woo...

French Art Deco Birdcage Cocktail Pick Set, circa 1930 A rare and whimsical French Art Deco bar accessory, crafted in France around 1930. This imagin...

An elegant Art Deco era ice bucket crafted from silver-plated metal, featuring two spherical turned-wood handles. Its sleek design—characterized by geometric lines and a gently taper...

Beautiful weathered piece of pottery from the Provence. Great color and rare small size. France, circa 1850 Good but weathered condition.

French vintage ceramic tray by Gustave Reynaud for Le Mûrier (circa 1960s). Rectangular-shaped earthenware tray with raised rim and slighted rounded edges presenting decor of Le Mûri...

A refined set of six Haviland Limoges white porcelain dinner plates in the Ranson blank, also known by collectors as Schleiger #1. Made in France, this elegant pattern is admired for its pure white porcelain body, softly scalloped rim, molded edge detail, and understated relief decoration. Without applied color or heavy ornament, the beauty of the set comes from the quality of the porcelain itself, the graceful shape, and the quiet sculptural detail around the border. The Ranson blank is one of the most recognizable Haviland forms and is widely referenced by collectors through the Schleiger numbering system. Haviland collectors note that many Haviland patterns were assigned collector names or Schleiger numbers rather than original factory pattern names, and Ranson / Schleiger #1 is among the best-known plain white patterns. Haviland reference sources also list standard dinner plates at approximately 9 1/2 inches, matching the measurement shown in the original listing. The set’s all-white design makes it highly versatile. These plates can be used for formal dining, everyday elegant table service, layered place settings, or decorative display. They pair beautifully with silver plate, crystal, linen, transferware, floral Limoges, French faience, majolica, and other collected tableware. Their restraint gives them a timeless quality, allowing them to work in both traditional and contemporary interiors. Best described as antique to early twentieth-century Haviland Limoges porcelain, the original listing identifies the set as antique, and comparable market references describe Haviland Ranson / Schleiger #1 dinner plates as antique Haviland...

A delicate antique set of eight Haviland Limoges porcelain butter pats or small dessert bowls, made in France and beautifully decorated with pale blue floral garlands, soft green accents, scalloped molded edges, and gilt detailing. Each piece has a softly shaped form with raised floral relief along the rim, creating a romantic and highly decorative table presence. The combination of white Limoges porcelain, powder blue blossoms, hand-finished gilding, and graceful scalloped edges gives the set the refined character associated with Haviland’s late nineteenth and early twentieth-century production. Haviland became one of the most important names in Limoges porcelain, founded by the American Haviland family and closely connected to the American market for fine French porcelain. The company was especially admired for producing elegant tableware that combined French porcelain quality with patterns suited to refined domestic entertaining. Haviland porcelain is strongly associated with the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when Limoges became internationally recognized for its exceptional white porcelain body, delicate decoration, and sophisticated table services. These small dishes are especially charming because of their scale and versatility. Although originally sold as butter pats, their approximately 6-inch size makes them useful as small dessert bowls, berry bowls, fruit dishes, side dishes, nut bowls, or individual serving pieces. They are also beautiful as decorative objects, displayed stacked in a cabinet, arranged on a tea table, or layered into a romantic porcelain collection. The blue floral decoration feels light, feminine, and timeless, pairing naturally with French porcelain, silver plate, linen, transferware, crystal, and cottage or country house table settings. Their scalloped rims and gilded accents add a sense of occasion without feeling overly formal, making them suitable for both display and elegant entertaining. Presented in antique condition consistent with age and use, with light wear appropriate to porcelain of this period, including possible minor gilt wear and natural age-related surface marks. A beautiful and collectible Haviland Limoges set...

An exceptional and highly collectible French Art Deco champagne cork pliers dating from the 1920s, beautifully crafted in the form of a stylized cockchafer (beetle). Combining sculpt...

A child’s assiette parlante, a talking plate, illustrated by Benjamin Rabier for Sarreguemines, France – circa 1900. Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939), was a French children’s author, pla...

Molded glass ashtray attributed to Le Corbusier for Saint-Gobain, made in France in the 1930s. This iconic modernist piece features a clean, geometric form combined with the organic...

French aqua turquoise Majolica strawberry rectangular cake platter signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.

A set of 6 vintage wine glasses in a pale blush pink hue. Each glass has a lovely swirl design. Made in France by Arcoroc. Each glass measures 3.25"Dia x 6.25"H

Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.

A child’s assiette parlante, a talking plate, illustrated by Benjamin Rabier for Sarreguemines, France – circa 1900. Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939), was a French children’s author, pl...

Mid-Century French ceramic tray by Gustave Reynaud for Le Mûrier (circa 1960s). Long, rectangular-shaped tray in rustic earthenware and decor featuring a stylised plant motif that Re...

Great pair of late 19th century Provencal earthenware plates France, circa 1880-1900 Good but weathered condition.

Made in France around 1900, this shop cutting table is constructed in painted wood with a herringbone-patterned top. Cutting tables of this kind were used in shops and workrooms as g...

Centerpiece Bowl "Madagascar" made in opalescent glass with grey patina by Rene Lalique in 1928. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional model and milky opalescence. heig...

French Majolica Green Oyster Plate Luneville circa 1920. Reference: Page 43 "Oyster plates" of J. Karsnitz.

This stunning cocktail picks set has a perfect Art Deco geometric design. The barware piece was expertly crafted in France, circa 1930. The eight cocktail forks are adorned with root...

A gorgeous antique French Sarreguemines majolica oyster plate, circa 1870. Maker's mark and model number on reverse (this is an older model). It displays beautifully with vibrant col...

French green Majolica leaves plate signed Montereau, circa 1890.

French Majolica asparagus platter Fives Lille, circa 1890. Reference / Page 149 "Artichauts et asperges en barbotine" of M.Bottero.

An unusual oval sterling silver napkin ring with an applied Bumblebee, a symbol used by Napoleon of France, circa 1900-1920. The bumblebee is also thought to represent love and rom...

Rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. France, circa 1750 Good condition.

French green Majolica leaves plate signed Montereau, circa 1890.

French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1950. woman from Brittany with a spinning wheel. 10.5 inches diameter.

Wooden pastry stand with glass dome by Zara Home, discontinued model, France, 20th century. This elegant display piece combines a natural wood stand with a clear, hand-blown glass d...

Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.

A scarce and highly desirable Charles Schneider “Jade” vase, showcasing the master’s most sophisticated palette and technical virtuosity. Unlike the more accessible Le Verre Français...

Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color, France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.

Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870. 8 plates are available.  

Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1950.

An elegant and refined 44-piece Limoges porcelain tea and coffee service, beautifully decorated with rich green and gilt accents in a sophisticated Art Deco-inspired design. Produced...

Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center. Older model.

French Set of six green majolica grapes plates, circa 1880.  

An elegant and refined vintage French porcelain dinner service comprising approximately 45 pieces, beautifully decorated with delicate hand-painted pink rose motifs and enriched with...

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.

Flatware cutlery set "Talisman" made in plated silver metal and black Chinese lacquer by Christofle. Each piece is signed and stamped. New cutlery, still in its blister packagin...

Majolica Vase Three Eglantines (Wild Roses) by Delphin Massier, Vallauris, France Late 19th Century Earthenware A stunning French Majolica vase featuring three beautifully modeled e...

This object is a beautiful ice bucket, an elaborate design manufactured in France, in the 1980s. Guy Degrenne is a well-known French manufacturer of high-quality tableware. The ice...

Rare Set of 6 French Majolica Palm Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. Diameter / 7.5 inches.

Art Deco Silver Plated Ice Bucket, Wine Cooler, Champagne Chiller - France 1940s Elegant ice bucket or wine/ champagne cooler, an essential for any host. Crafted in France in the 1...

This exceptional modernist Art Deco bar cocktail pick accessory was crafted in France circa 1930. This male skier is very likely participating in a major sports competition in the Fr...

French Majolica blue, pink and grey oyster plate unsigned from Fives Lille, circa 1890.

French Majolica oyster plate with seaweeds Salins (East of France) circa 1890.  

Set of 6 Green Majolica Leaf Plate signed Gien Primefleur Circa 1950.

Fine Oblong Ceramic Platter "Nuit et Lune" by Jean Lurçat (1892-1966) - for Sant Vicens, ca. 1950 signed and numbered Hand-painted décor of "Lune, étoiles et Soleil" , glazed cer...

Set of 6 French Majolica Egg Cup Circa 1890. Manufacture Saint-Clément ( East of France ) Purple lavender flowers shape.

French Majolica blue, pink and grey oyster plate unsigned from Fives Lille, circa 1890.

18th-century Marseille faience plate, France, circa 1770. The plate is hand-painted in polychrome enamels with scattered floral sprays and leafy branches, a decoration closely associ...

An elegant wooden serving tray featuring stunning burl wood veneer; the rich, nuanced grain patterns create a particularly refined decorative effect. Its slightly raised rim ensures ...

Antique or vintage set of 8 small porcelain plates features an unusual Art Deco style decoration with floral garland in soft pink, cobalt blue, and bright green colors with gold out...