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.
Midcentury Modern Porcelain Serving Dish Tray
By Vista Alegre
Located in New York, NY
A white porcelain sectional serving dish tray with handles and gold trim, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, Portugal. A great piece for everyday use, entertain...
Porcelain
Midcentury Modern Rosenthal Studio Line Ashtray Catchall Tapio Wirkkala
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
*Three (3) available, each sold separately, as per listing. German white porcelain ashtray (or catchall) in the 'variation' pattern, Midcentury Modern period, attributed to Finnish...
Porcelain
Midcentury Modern Jewelry Dish, Circa Mid-20th Century
By Georges Briard
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage bent glass dish with gold sunflower center and sheaf-of-wheat design details around edge, by designer Georges Briard, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century USA. A beautiful transparent decorative dish with bright gold details, and textured underside; use as a standalone piece on a cocktail table, credenza, etc. Use to hold jewelry (demonstrated), or other, etc., many uses. Very good condition as shown in images and video, no chips noted. With designers' makers' mark, as shown. Dimensions: 5.69" Depth x 5.69" Width. Other items shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #s: For Italian Ginori box search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314243501722 Cartier coffee...
Gold
Tiffany & Co Porcelain Jewelry Dish, Midcentury Modern, Circa Mid 20th Century
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co New York porcelain saucer (turned) jewelry dish, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, England. A striking mid‑century modern porcelain saucer mad...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio-Line Porcelain Jewelry Dish Danish Designer Bjorn Wiinblad
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A small, beautiful, white and gold porcelain jewelry dish by Danish Designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio-Line porcelain, Germany, 20th century. With designer and marker's mar...
Porcelain
Danish Modern Serving Dish with Wood Base and Glass Compartments
Located in New York, NY
A wood and glass serving dish with three compartments, Midcentury Danish Modern or Scandinavia Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, Denmark. Piece has a wood base with three...
Glass, Wood
Midcentury-Modern Ceramic Catchall Tray by Olivier Pettit, France, 1950s
By Olivier Pettit
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Striking rectangular ceramic catchall tray by Olivier Pettit (1918–1979), a French ceramist and sculptor trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Active from the 1950s onward, P...
Ceramic
Vintage Danish Glass Bowl by Holmegaard, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Glass Bowl from Holmegaard, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other l...
Glass
Michael & Frances Higgins Glass Tray / Vide-Poche, United States, 20th Century
By Michael and Frances Higgins, Higgins Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Michael & Frances Higgins Glass Tray / Vide-Poche, United States, 20th Century.
Glass, Art Glass
1960s Macabo Cusano ALDO TURA Serving Dish Milan Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Macabo Cusano Aldo Tura Carved Wood Basket with Brass Handle Milan Italy 1960s 12 L x 7.75 W x 6 Tall. Serving Bowl Basket. Stamped on underside. Original Preowned Unrestored vintag...
Brass
Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Catchall Bowl, circa 1950
By Le Corbusier, Lumax
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1950s Industrial thick-molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, vide poche, or cigar ashtray was manufactured by Lumax in France. The original design by Le Corbusier, titled "...
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Glazed Ashtray Catchall, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage glazed ashtray/catchall piece, unique and classic of its period. This piece provides versatility and colorful fun with its beautiful color and finish. Ideal for your mid century or Atomic MCM decor...
Ceramic
