Artist and designer Georges Briard (1917–2005) — a name that has for more than a century been a marker of spectacular and stylish vintage glassware, serveware and other household objects — was born Jascha Brojdo in Russian Ukraine.
Brojdo grew up in Poland and moved to the United States in the 1930s, studying art at the University of Chicago and the Art Institute of Chicago before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he began hand-painting metal serving trays while working for Max Wille of M. Wille Company, where Wille suggested changing his name to distinguish his commercial work from his fine art.
As Georges Briard, Brojdo created award-winning designs for items including glasses, trays, coffeepots and dishes in materials like glass, ceramics, metal and wood; he even created gold-plated serveware. His serveware was especially popular from the 1950s to ’70s. It was produced by companies including Culver, Pfaltzgraff and Mdina Glass and sold at high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. His designs have a signature opulence, evoking the mid-century modern aesthetic of his time as well as borrowing elements from Art Nouveau and Venetian styles, while the quirky, playful barware pieces he produced featured peacock feathers, skulls and tennis balls.
With colorful, intricate patterns and motifs such as butterflies, Christmas trees and Piet Mondrian-esque geometric abstractions, Georges Briard glasses and dishes were found in the homes of the most fashionable hosts of the mid-century. Today, they are highly prized by collectors.
Find a collection of Georges Briard vintage bar glasses, serving trays and other goods on 1stDibs.
Sarreguemines French Majolica Trompe L’Oeil Greek Key Border Napkin Bread Tray
By Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Sarreguemines Majolica line, a trompe l’oeil napkin bread tray, France, circa 1885-1890. An earthenware, faïence bread tray modeled as a cloth napkin with a floral and chec...
Earthenware
1960s hyalyn Porcelain Black Bisque & Gold Enamel Briard Ashtrays, Set/2
By Hyalyn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of two Mid-Century Era pottery ashtrays, designed by Georges Briard for hyalyn Porcelain, early 1960s. The nesting bisque black ashtrays are from the Midas line. Round with a crescent shaped celestial pattern of gold medallions opposite a notched rim for holding cigarettes. The Gold pattern is in raised enamel and shows the Briard signature. Corked backs, stamped Georges Briard MIDAS, hyalyn pottery...
Pottery
Minton English Majolica Yellow Trinket Basket Vide-Poche
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Super-Scarce English majolica glazed trinket basket, attributed to Minton, circa 1880s. With amazing color and texture, the delicate little earthenware basket is glazed in a deep...
Earthenware
19th Century Digoin French Faïence Barbotine Divided Artichoke Plate
By Digoin & Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce French barbotine Majolica glazed Artichoke plate, Digoin, circa 1890-1910. Digoin, the oldest pottery in the Loire Valley was located in the Saône-et-Loire department in the...
Earthenware
French Vallauris Trompe l’Oeil Basket Weave Cheese Platter
By Vallauris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A trompe l’oeil cheese platter by Faiences et Poteries Provençales, Vallauris, France, circa 1950s. Made by the Faiences et Poteries Provençales studio, a prominent producer of art...
Earthenware
19th C. English Large Brass Handled Copper Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super-sized, hand-hammered copper pot with brass carrying handles, England, circa 1860. Very heavy, beautifully hand made with a thick rolled rim. Showing hammer marks to the int...
Brass, Copper
Brass Offering Dish - France, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A superb 18th-century French brass offering plate A very beautiful plate decorated with rosettes and foliage. Beautifully crafted with a subtle dotted pattern Hanging mechanism on th...
Brass
Vintage Gold Leaf Glass Dish 1960's Georges Briard Style
By George Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid Century Modern Georges Briard style gold leaf glass appetizers plate. The square shaped canape hors d'oeuvre plate with subtle flared flanged edges was made in the 1960's . Square Mid Century Modern transparent clear glass featuring beautiful floral pattern design details in a gorgeous metallic gold leaf finish. Square small glass serving dish, retro 60s party...
Glass
Georges Pelletier Decorative Dish or Vide-Poche with Gold Lustre Details France
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking decorative ceramic vide-poche or catchall dish by renowned French ceramic artist Georges Pelletier. This handcrafted piece showcases Pelletier’s distinctive artistic languag...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Georges Briard Gilt Glass Appetizer Dish 1960
By Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid Century Modern Georges Briard gold leaf glass appetizer platter. Signed, vintage Georges Briard serving piece dish. Persian Garden design which features various flowers and leaves. This tray is a must-have for any collector or fan of mid-century modern design. The square shaped canape hors d'oeuvre plate with subtle flared flanged edges was made in the 1960's . Beautiful signed Georges Briard "The Persian Garden" pattern snack platter is perfect for appetizers for any occasion. The dish has a metallic 22K gold pattern on a square bent glass tray with a speckle textured exterior. Square Mid Century Modern transparent clear glass featuring beautiful floral pattern design details in a gorgeous metallic gold leaf finish. Square small glass serving dish, retro 1960s party dinnerware appetizers in gold leaf gilt pattern for canape hors d'oeuvre. It is a very special and unique plate to add to your serveware, barware collection. Square-shaped gilt serving dishes decorated with gold gilt decoration throughout. Marked, "Georges Briard," in corner. Georges Briard never goes out of style, still modern today after all these decades. This is from the 1960s. Dimensions: Height: 1.5 in Width: 9.75 in Depth: 9.75 in. Condition: Good Georges Briard Vintage Barware: Timeless Elegance for Discerning Collectors. Indulge in the charm of luxury vintage Bar ware with these exquisite Georges Briard vintage dishes. Imbued with the unmistakable style and craftsmanship of the mid-century era, these dishes are a testament to the era's design sensibilities and attention to detail. The attention to detail is evident in every aspect, from the intricate patterns and vibrant colors to the delicate gold accents that add a touch of opulence. These dishes are the epitome of vintage sophistication, guaranteed to elevate any occasion or home decor. Georges Briard, a renowned designer of the mid-20th century, was celebrated for his innovative approach to glassware design. These vintage snack trays...
Art Glass
Platter in Brass, Art Deco Period, Gold Color, 2 Signed, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It is a tray from the Art Deco period, in brass with geometric patterns. It was made in France around the 1940s. It is gold in color. Signed and stamped Handaye.
Brass
Gold Porcelain Jewelry Dish, circa Mid-20th Century
By Pickard
Located in New York, NY
An oval scalloped edge porcelain jewelry dish with a hand-decorated rich gold finish of embossed flower design, circa mid to late-20th century, made in USA. A beautiful dish to hold ...
Porcelain
