Potiche: An Exploration of Form and Function in Decorative Arts
The potiche vase, originating in China, influenced European ceramics during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its timeless appeal continues to inspire modern interpretations.Read More →
January 31, 2025
French ceramics have a rich history spanning over 150 years, featuring artistic innovation, technical excellence, and distinctive styles. Key periods include the Neoclassical Period (1800-1848), Art Nouveau (1890-1910), Art Deco (1920-1939), Modernist and Avant-Garde Movements (1920s-1930s), Post-War Ceramics (1922-1939), Studio Pottery Movement (1950s-present), and Contemporary Ceramics (1950s-present). French ceramics have gained international recognition for their exquisite craftsmanship and artistic expression, making a lasting impact on the world of ceramics over the past 150 years.
The potiche vase, originating in China, influenced European ceramics during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its timeless appeal continues to inspire modern interpretations.Read More →
Auguste Delaherche, a French ceramic artist, revolutionized studio pottery with his focus on simplicity, material beauty, and innovative glazing techniques, leaving a profound impact on modern design.Read More →
The Villeroy & Boch New Wave Serve Set embodies 270 years of artistry and functionality, merging pastoral charm with contemporary design. A timeless gift.Read More →
Masséot Abaquesne, a revered French Renaissance potter, was renowned for his grand feu faience technique and intricate designs, significantly impacting the world of applied and decorative arts. His works remain admired and globally collected symbols of French pottery craftsmanship.Read More →
Ernest Chaplet (1835 – 1909) was a French ceramicist, an early studio potter’ who mastered slip decoration, rediscovered stoneware, and conducted copper-red studies. From 1882 to 1885, he was the director of Charles Haviland’s workshop to study decorative processes, where he collaborated with artists such as Paul Gauguin. He eventually moved to Choisy-le-Roi, where he focused on porcelain glaze studies.Read More →
Edmond Lachenal (1855-1948) was a French ceramicist known for his ‘Persian style’ pottery, collaborations with artists, and innovative glazes, winning medals at major exhibitions.Read More →
Jean Carriès, a French sculptor and ceramicist, expressed unique emotions in his unconventional artwork. Despite a difficult early life, he gained recognition.Read More →
Haviland Porcelain, founded by David Haviland in Limoges, thrived through shrewd business strategies, overcoming adversity, and prioritizing employee welfare.Read More →
Marcel Goupy, a renowned French artist known for Art Deco style, designed various decorative objects and furniture, often using enamel on glass. His work is showcased in museums worldwide.Read More →
In 1899, he became artistic director of Kéramis, Belgian pottery owned by Boch Freres in La Louviere. In c1910, he moved to University City, Missouri, to work for Taxile Doat as a ceramics teacher at the School of Ceramic Art. He went back to France. He belonged to the Société des Artistes Françaises.Read More →