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.
Set of 4 Vintage Georges Briard "Golden Celeste" Rocks Glasses
By Georges Briard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four vintage rocks glasses by Georges Briard having alternating squares of translucent green enamel and 22 karat gold with classical motifs in the squares.
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Set of Four Tumbler Glassware
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
Set of four bar tumbler glasses attributed to Libbey Glassware Co. Marked on bottom of glasses. Its made in olive green glass colour. Can be used for various beverages. Perfect for e...
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Four Vintage Old Fashioned Glasses in the Atomic Style
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 4 Atomic period old fashioned glasses with split black, orange and gold ellipses among a background of gold dashes on clear glass.
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Belgian Mid-Century Shot Glasses, Set of 4
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of four Belgian hand blown and hand painted mid-century shot glasses. Decorated with a pink floral motif and trimmed with gold. Dimensions per glass.
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$600 / set
H 4.13 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Vintage Georges Briard 22k Gold "Cane Roan" Lowball Glasses Set of 6 w/ Box
By Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of six (6) mid-century lowball / double old fashioned glasses in the coveted "Cane Roan" pattern (Model #943) by legendary American designer Georges Briard (1917–2005). Complete ...
Gold, Enamel
Set of Four Vintage Georges Briard Spanish Gold Rocks Glasses
By Georges Briard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Four Vintage Georges Briard Spanish Gold Rocks Glasses. Bold gold applied decoration in a scroll design. This is a rare pattern and hard to f...
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Frederick Warren Set of 4 Glasses, American Studio Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking hand-blown tumblers or large glasses were created by Frederick Warren with organic, free-form motifs of fused glass separating transparent a...
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Vintage Modernist Set of 6 Glasses by George Briard
By Jonathan Adler, George Briard
Located in San Diego, CA
Elevate your barware with this chic set of modernist glasses by George Briard. Known for his distinctive mid-century aesthetic, these tumblers feature a refined interplay of metallic...
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Set of Four Biot Bubble Glass Tumblers, France 20th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant set of four French tumblers is crafted in the distinctive bubble glass style of Biot, a renowned glassmaking village in the South of France. Dating from the mid-20th century, these pieces beautifully reflect the traditional verre soufflé à bulles technique for which Biot is celebrated. Each glass is hand-blown, incorporating countless small air bubbles intentionally trapped within the molten glass, creating a lively, textured effect that catches and diffuses light with remarkable charm. The design is both simple and refined, with clean cylindrical forms and a pleasing weight at the base, offering a comfortable grip and a sense of quality. Subtle variations between each piece—such as the distribution of bubbles and slight irregularities—attest to their artisanal production and add to their authenticity. These glasses are versatile and timeless, equally suited for serving water, spirits, or cocktails, while also bringing a touch of Mediterranean elegance to any table setting. Their understated aesthetic allows them to complement both rustic interiors and more contemporary environments. Overall, this set embodies the enduring appeal of Biot glassware...
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Set of Four Vintage Georges Briard Rocks Glasses
By Georges Briard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Four Vintage Georges Briard Rocks Glasses in red, white and blue bands. There are two sets available.
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