Centerpiece set, yellow brown, ceramic, Vallauris, France, 1950s.
750 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 33441
This sculptural Vallauris centerpiece set from the 1950s stands as a hallmark of French mid-century ceramics. The ensemble comprises a large, rounded lidded tureen and a wide, shallow underplate, both crafted from glazed ceramic with a smooth, glassy surface. The dominant hue is a rich, honey-amber yellow, accented by hand-applied chocolate-brown glaze drips and relief motifs along the edges of the tureen, plate handles, and the organic, animal-like finial atop the lid. The handles and reliefs are boldly modeled, giving the set its characteristic mid-century modern flair. The piece is signed with an impressed mark, confirming its authenticity and origin in the Vallauris workshops of the French Riviera. Its proportions are generous: the plate measures 48 cm in diameter, and the full height with handle is 29 cm. The set remains in very good condition, showing only minor, unobtrusive edge chips on the lid—typical for its age and barely perceptible in use.
The form of this set carries the spirit of 1950s southern France, when Vallauris became a haven for artists and artisans seeking creative freedom. The glossy glaze, saturated color, and organic lines narrate a story of light, warmth, and tactile pleasure, as if the piece were destined for a sun-drenched Mediterranean table surrounded by lively conversation and the aroma of citrus. Every sculpted detail speaks of the era’s enthusiasm for celebration—
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Height29 cm
Length48 cm
Dimension details
Length48 cm
Height29 cm
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