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 8 MCM Pharmacist, Medical, Laboratory or Doctors Theme Rocks Bar Glasses
By Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
MCM set of 8, circa 1950s Medical, Doctors, Pharmacy or Laboratory theme rocks barware glasses. Black and 22k gold screened graphics with the rod of asclepius symbol, mortar and pes...
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Vintage Cera Glass Set of 8 Dow-Jones Industrial Average 1958-68 Rocks Glasses
By Cera
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 8 vintage Ceraglass, 10 years of Dow-Jones Industrial Average 1958-68 rocks glasses. Printed in black and white with 22k ticker tape, with highlight...
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MCM Barware Early American Families Names Set of 8 Hi-Ball Cocktail Glasses 22k
By Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s MCM barware set of 8, 22k gilt & white highball glasses, with Early American Families names and countries crest gold over white. List of names from S...
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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 ...
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Vintage Georges Briard Christmas Theme Horn & Reef Low Ball Bar Glasses Set of 6
By Neiman Marcus, Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1980s Christmas / Holiday theme barware glasses by Georges Briard and retailed by Neiman Marcus. Set of six rocks, old fashion or low balls gl...
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Glamorous Dorothy Thorpe 10 Piece set Gold Fleck Wine Glasses - Stemware Barware
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in St. Louis, MO
Glamourous Hollywood Regency 10 piece barware wine glassware set with gold fleck by Dorothy Thorpe. The ten wine glasses are in fine vintage condition, no chips. Some have more gold...
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Six Mid-Century Modern Rocks Glasses by Culver in the "Icicle" Pattern
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 rocks glasses by Culver, LTD. in the "Icicle" pattern having two wide bands of icy textured enamel between 3 22k gold bands.
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Vintage Modernist Set of 6 Glasses by George Briard
By George Briard, Jonathan Adler
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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MCM Silver Fade Highball Cocktail Glasses Style of Dorothy Thorpe Set of 6
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Mid-Century Modern silver fade highball sized cocktail glasses in the style of Dorothy Thorpe, set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. We have a half dozen reasons to catch your attention!! Just LOOK at this lovely set of six tumblers, highballs, or cocktail silver rimmed glasses in the style of the iconic Dorothy Thorpe!! Having a mid-morning brunch or evening cocktail party? What a sophisticated set of glassware...
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Six Vintage Double Old Fashioned Glasses with Antique Pocket Watch Designs
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six vintage double old fashioned glasses in the manner of Cera Glassware in white enamel and 22k gold on clear glass and decorated w...
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Fred Press Vintage Glasses-Set of Seven
By Fred Press
Located in Downingtown, PA
Gilded Elegance: A Set of Vintage Fred Press Highball Glasses, 1950s–60s This set of seven vintage highball glasses, designed by the celebrated American artist and designer Fred Pr...
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Vintage 12 Piece Libbey, Gold Coin, Barware Suite, 6 Highball, 6 Rocks Glasses
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Libbey barware with gold coins against a pebbled black ground. Twelve piece set includes 6 highball glasses and 6 whiskey/rocks glasses....
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