Briard Fancy Free Montgolfier Balloon Opal Glass Platter

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From the designer Georges Briard, and from the Fancy Free collection, a large square pebbled glass and gold leaf platter, … Read more From the designer Georges Briard, and from the Fancy Free collection, a large square pebbled glass and gold leaf platter, circa 1965.

Georges Briard created his Fancy Free Balloon collection for his 1965 catalogue.

The glassware serving pieces are considered Mid-Century Modern and feature a pair of green, blue, and gilded Montgolfier Brothers balloons flying against a gold dotted background.

The balloons carrying woman and flying flags are separated by celestial sun motifs. The platter is banded in a blue, green and turquoise border, also dotted in gold, and molded of bent glass with upturned rims.

Georges Briard created award-winning designs for items including glasses, trays, coffeepots and dishes in materials like glass, ceramics, metal, wood, and gold-plated serveware. His serveware was especially popular from the 1950s to ’70s. It was produced by companies including Culver, Pfaltzgraff and Medina Glass and sold at high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. Briard’s designs were found in the homes of the most fashionable hosts of the mid-century. Today, they are highly prized by collectors.

Tray: 11.75 in. L x 6.5 in. W x 1.5 in. H
Showing the Georges Briard signature in gold.
In excellent vintage condition. See less