Faience Furniture

Bonjour! A Paris BiG LoVE Vase ! Ordered by the prop master of a West German movie production. The film was made in Munich (Bavaria, Geiselgasteig) back in the late 50s! The vas...

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

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...

A extraordinary French studio majolica trompe-l'œil decorative wall plate handcrafted by contemporary ceramic artist Christine Viennet. Renowned for continuing the 16th-century Berna...

Mid-Century Majolica fish platter Vallauris. Large fish in the center, seaweeds, shells. Nautical style. 14' W , 9.8' H  

A rare 18th/19th Century French Samadet faience five finger tulip vase or tulipiere. Maker's mark on reverse. Hand painted with floral decorations and butterflies in lovely shades of...

Belarti, Ceramic‑Tiled Side Table, Belgium, 1960s A beautifully crafted furniture creation from Belarti, this 1960s Mid‑Century Modern table showcases the studio's celebrated mastery...

19th Century French Majolica Flowers Jardinière. This jardinière is inspired by the Art Nouveau and the Naturalism movement of the end of 19th Century.

Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1950.

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

Beautiful faience wall mirror by Stig Lindberg with a vivacious, hand-painted, colorful decor of flowers and leaves. Original mirror with age-related spots.

A Montelupo Maiolica dish featuring an Arlecchino decor in the shades of ochre, yellow, blue, green, and black. The shallow, circular form is decora...

Dutch Delft polychrome chinoiserie table lamp from a vintage ceramic vase by Tichelaar Makkum, hand-painted, circa 1948-1979, and paired with a new coral pleated silk shade. A flower...

Rare Majolica butterfly wall pocket signed Clement Massier, Golfe Juan Circa 1900. H / 7 inches. W / 9 inches.

Dutch Delft blue and white table lamp by Tichelaar Makkum, hand-painted circa 1948-1979, and paired with a new coral pleated silk shade. Flowering-vase panels in various shades of bl...

Small Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.6 inches diameter , 8 plates available.  

Hispano-Moresque Lustreware Charger with a “Pardalot” Bird Manises, late 17th or early 18th century Tin-glazed earthenware, decorated in copper lustre with a large central bird surr...

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

Decorative ceramic plate made in France, decorated with a design inspired by the work of Pablo Picasso. The central motif depicts two stylized figures in motion, drawn in black and enhanced with graphic touches of green, red, and blue, characteristic of the artist's pictorial vocabulary. An emblematic piece embodying the dialogue between modern art and 20th-century decorative arts, produced in the tradition of French artistic ceramics. Main Features : Decorative ceramic plate France, 20th century Design inspired by Pablo Picasso Stylized figures and expressive graphic composition Polychrome palette: black, blue, green, and red Marked on the reverse (France) Excellent collector's item or wall decoration A fusion of modern art and decorative ceramics Keywords : Picasso plate, Picasso ceramics France, modern decorative plate, French modern art, decorative cubism, 20th-century artistic ceramics, collectible plate, French art and design, modern wall decoration, Vallauris Picasso...

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...

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

French Majolica oyster plate with green acanthus leaves, circa 1890.

This set comprises four mid-18th-century Delft plates, each with chinoiserie decoration in cobalt blue. The central field shows a central sprig of tobacco leafs rising from stylised ...

French Majolica morning glory vase circa 1890 attributed to Fives Lille. H / 9.5 inches.

Faience figure "Dachshund", Royal Belvedere, sculptor: Rudolf Chocholka, Austria, Vienna, 1920s - 1930s Additional Information: Materials: faience, underglaze hand painting Vint...

This striking set comprises twelve majolica oyster plates and one large matching serving platter, beautifully crafted in the style of Longchamp, France. Each plate features a vivid g...

This distinctive mid-20th-century ceramic saucepan was created by French ceramist Robert Picault in Vallauris around 1960. The rounded vessel is fitted with a generous sculptural han...

This Dutch Delft covered vase was hand painted circa 1770 and bears the mark of De Porceleyne Bijl, known as “The Axe.” The form has a traditionally shaped baluster body with a domed...

Elegant blue and white oyster plate signed Bordeaux Vieillard, circa 1890. Six wells surrounded by blue seaweeds of different kinds. Ref / 2732.

Mid 18th century Delft Blue plate. Features a lovely symmetrical composition of stylized tulips, scrolling foliage, and elaborate foliate elements arranged in a radiant pattern. Pai...

French Majolica duck in flight wall pocket Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Height / 7 inches. Lenght / 12 inches. Depth / 5 inches.

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

French faience oyster plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1930.

19th-Century Victorian Majolica aqua oyster plate signed Minton.

19th Century Plate signed Vieillard Bordeaux service Nella. Naturalist plate with a kingfisher, an insect , water lilies

This exquisite rectangular ceramic platter is a beautiful example of traditional French craftsmanship by Émaux de Longwy. Hand-decorated with vibrant floral motifs, it features a ric...

Delft Tin-glazed earthenware plate decorated in blue on a white ground, featuring a chinoiserie inspired landscape. Dutch, Delft, second half 18th century. Condition: Very good. Mi...

Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...

Antique Delftware 18th century garniture 'kaststel', comprising a baluster-form vase and cover and a pair of beaker vases. Each piece is of hexagonal form and decorated in underglaz...

French Majolica Pansy plate Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950. 8.3 inches diameter.

Late 18th century Blue Delftware lidded vase with central decoration of a flower bouquet in a cartouche. Finial with foo dog alike creature. Marked on underside: LPK for "De Lampe...

An exceptional rare dinner service of 92 pieces in fine French earthenware, made by the esteemed faience manufacturer Jules Vieillard of Bordeaux. The charming blue and white design ...

Antique rare large French faience oyster plate, circa 1890 made by the manufacture of Malicorne with a Breton man on the center and flowers and butterflies.

Large pair of French Majolica Iris vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1880.

Majolica plate signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Very rare large size 9.5 inches. 6 plates available.

French Majolica leaves plate signed Clairefontaine, circa 1890.

This exquisite Moustiers faience dinnerware set is a true celebration of traditional French craftsmanship. Hand-painted in delicate shades of blue o...

French Majolica leaves & grapes plate Onnaing, circa 1900.

Round coffee table with faience top signed Leduc and made in Vallauris. This table is a part of the "Garrigue" serie. Garrigue is the specific name for Mediterranean vegetation. You ...

Pair of eye catching Delft ginger jars by Royal Sphinx, Maastricht made into table lamps. These vases feature a striking blue and white faience floral motif. Vases have been expertly...

Decorative numbered vase Émaux of Longwy. French glazed art pottery, flowers on a blue background, hand-painted enameled. The Longwy pottery factory has been in existence since the ...

This exquisite 19th-century, ceramic plate is a stunning creation from the renowned Longwy manufactory, celebrated for its mastery of decorative ceramics. The plate features a capti...

English Delftware plate decorated in polychrome colors with a chinoiserie landscape, attributed to Bristol delftware. The design features scattered flowering shrubs and leafy mounds ...

19th century large blue and white French transferware platter signed Utzschneider & Cie (Sarreguemines) Model Helvetia. Scene with fisherman, cow...

Late 17th-century Blue Delftware dish featuring Wanli “Kraak” style decoration of an oriental figure, framed by alternating floral and geometric panels that extend to the rim, exemplifying the decorative finesse of early Delft potters. The reverse with alternating X's and O's. This dish reflects the strong influence of Chinese Wanli porcelain...

A fine pair of French faience plates. Attributed to the Hannong / Strasbourg-Haguenau factory in Strasbourg, France. With a scalloped rim and painted floral decoration to the cente...

This is a Royal Copenhagen Baca vase designed by Nils Thorsson. The vase is characterized by its square form and intricate geometric and abstract motifs, typical of Thorsson's style....

A lovely 18th century Nevers earthenware plate featuring a charming country home, smoke billowing out of the fireplace, trees nestled around.

This exceptional pair of large French Art Deco vases is attributed to Gustave Asch for the renowned Sainte Radegonde faience workshop, circa 1920. Each vase is finished in a rich, hi...

19th Century Majolica Snail Platter signed Saint Clement.