Luneville
Floral Planter / Cache Pot - Lunéville - 1920s
Floral Planter / Cache Pot - Lunéville - 1920s
Bring a touch of French cottage charm to your home with this exquisite floral planter. Hand-painted with a delightful pattern of roses, pansies, tulips, and other garden blooms, this piece exudes rustic elegance and timeless beauty.
Though not marked with the usual Lunéville mark but a makers' signature, other marked examples show the same signatures, placing this planter at Lunéville without any doubt.
Lunéville was renowned for its delicate floral patterns, widely loved during the 1920s and beyond, and this piece beautifully captures that spirit.
Perfect for displaying your favourite plants or as a decorative accent on its own, this planter is a versatile addition to any space. Whether gracing a farmhouse table, a windowsill, or a garden-inspired shelf, it’s a piece that tells a story of artistry and nature intertwined.
A lovely find for admirers of French country style and vintage elegance, this planter is sure to become a cherished part of your collection.
- Material: Ironstone / Terre de Fer
- Style: Provincial French
- Technique: Transferware
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Place of Origin: France
- Mark: Painter's signature mark that is associated with Lunéville
- Date of Manufacture: 1920s
- Condition: Good vintage condition
Dimension:
Height: 11 cm | 4.3 in
Width: 27 cm | 10.6 in
Depth: 14 cm | 5.5 in
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Origin & Maker
Founded in 1730, Lunéville Faïence is one of the oldest and most prestigious French pottery manufacturers, located in the Lorraine region. Known for producing high-quality earthenware, or faïence, Lunéville quickly gained a reputation for its finely detailed hand-painted patterns. One of its most iconic designs, the “Toby Jug”, became a symbol of the company’s artistic and cultural legacy. Over the centuries, Lunéville has drawn inspiration from nature and historical motifs, with its pieces featuring intricate floral patterns, animals, and pastoral scenes.
The company’s ceramics are marked by their vibrant colors and fine craftsmanship, making them highly sought-after by collectors. Lunéville also played an important role in the Art Nouveau movement, creating distinctive pieces during this artistic period. Their collaboration with renowned artists helped elevate their designs into the world of decorative art.
Today, Lunéville pottery continues to symbolize the artistic tradition and skill of French ceramics, with its timeless designs still appreciated worldwide. Collectors treasure these pieces for their beauty, history, and representation of French artistry.
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