Vintgae French Pitcher in Blown Glass and Enamel, 1950s

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Pitcher or “Pichet”, blown glass and enamel, 1950s - France

Type: Pitcher or “Pichet”
Materials: Blown glass and enamel
Period: … Read more Pitcher or “Pichet”, blown glass and enamel, 1950s - France

Type: Pitcher or “Pichet”
Materials: Blown glass and enamel
Period: 1950s
Country: France
Good condition considering its age and use
Dimensions: 30 x 17 x 14 cm

A wonderful pitcher or “pichet” made of blown green glass. Its delicately molded shapes are particularly striking, especially at the spout, where the blown glass is hand-bent. It also features a large, vertically positioned handle.

The piece is decorated with a series of hand-painted floral motifs using enamels in various bright colors, such as blue, gold, and orange, as well as tin and copper, which contrast beautifully with the deep green background of the glass. The shapes, inspired by nature, range from flowers, leaves, bees, butterflies, and dragonflies, reminiscent of Art Nouveau ceramic pieces, where the use of plant motifs for decorative purposes was very common, as was the glassblowing technique.

The emerald green hue of the glass is achieved through a combination of iron oxide and chromium. Coloring glass is a practice that dates back to antiquity and can be carried out using various techniques, although it has always been determined by the use and mixture of different chemical elements, such as oxides or minerals, since glass itself has a colorless finish. See less