Breathtaking Vintage French "Hermes" Stitched Leather Tray

Dieulefit means "God made it," but in this small, Provencal town, there is little evidence of a single deity at work. Rather, there are many inspired artisans at their wheels, creating pottery and ceramic accessories ranging from traditional country stoneware for everyday cooking and dining to striking contemporary ceramics for the serious collector. Situated in the northern reach of Provence, a region little explored by Americans, Dieulefit is as accessible and appealing as the Luberon, the area in southern Provence. Dieulefit and the surrounding countryside offer up a feast for the senses. An area diverse in natural colors, textures and scents, this lush land is a haven for the creative spirit. The tradition of pottery making in the region is as rich as the precious clay that supplied commercial potters in the late 1800s. Today, however, most of the local artisans get their raw materials from producers throughout France. The utilitarian nature of the original rural wares finds a distinct counterpoint in the more decorative items that are currently available in the area's many ateliers, galleries and commercial stores. One of the more prominent names in the region is that of the Mourre family, headed by Roger and Yvette Mourre, first generation potters who have been producing classic earthenware for nearly 48 years. Viewing the pottery-making process is more like peering over the artisan's shoulder than witnessing a formal demonstration. The reserved yet cordial Roger Mourre...

C Meigh & Son Pottery - for over almost a century, was run successfully by Charles Meigh, beginning in 1834, when he took over the helm from his father, Joe and worked out of “Old Hall Pottery...

Where, when, and by whom did the Lazy Susan originate? The explanation for the term Lazy Susan may have been lost to history and according to folklore, it was an American invention b...

These brass clamshell dishes carry an excellent original patina. Ideal for use as his & her catchall dishes. The shells are heavy enough to make you think they could be bronze, but w...

A wonderful and quite rare collection of antique English white ironstone scale plates, featuring advertising logos from the 1800s to ea...

Antique English Condensed Milk Container with its original lid and glazed in a deep rich cobalt blue. Decorated with Putti’s and dates from the 1890s. N...

A vintage Italian oval serving tray, unbranded. Mahogany with Florentia marquetry inlays, brass gallery rim and brass handles. Likely made in Italy, in the mid 20th Century. Measure...

Danish vintage teak serving trays 1960s set of 4. Danish Mid-Century Modern teak trays. This set consists of: A large oval tray by Silva, ...

Metal tray. Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France,  1950s. Original Mathieu Matégot tray "RIGITUELLE". made in the 1950s in France. typical mategot style with ...

Metal tray. Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France,  1950s. Original Mathieu Matégot tray "RIGITUELLE". made in the 1950s in...

Metal tray. Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France,  1950s. Original Mathieu Matégot tray "RIGITUELLE". made in the 1950s in France. typical mategot style with ...

Rare Mathieu Matégot Rigitulle Black perforated and lacquered serving tray, France, 1950s. In very good original vintage condition