Mid-Century Modern French Faux Bois Earthenware Pitcher, 1950

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

French mid-century faux bois earthenware pitcher by the Faïencerie de Saint-Jean-du-Désert, Marseille, circa 1950 — a trompe l'oeil wood-grain glossy glaze over a boldly sculptural, organic modern form.

The form is strongly organic: a broad, rounded body that swells through the midsection and tapers to a narrow footing, with a loop handle that echoes the body's curved character and a spout that sweeps upward to a narrow angled point. The glossy faux bois glaze covers the entire surface in a convincing portrayal of wood grain — warm amber and honey tones streaked with deep espresso brown, following the contours of the body in swirling, naturalistic patterns. A prominent wood knot is centered on the front, rendered with spiraling growth rings that are entirely convincing on a ceramic surface. The high-gloss finish intensifies the warmth of the tones until the piece reads more like polished wood than fired clay. The handle is glazed in a smooth caramel tone that reads as a carved wooden grip — the deception of the medium is part of its appeal.
Stamped on the base with the factory's circular mark.

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Creator	Faïencerie de Saint-Jean-du-Désert
Manufacturer	Faïencerie de Saint-Jean-du-Désert
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	France
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Coastal, French, Vintage, Mid-Century, Hand-Crafted
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	TJZ-2491357
Material	Ceramic
Color	Beige, brown, tan, wheat
Width	20 cm 20 cm
Depth	11 cm 11 cm
Height	29 cm 29 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Spain
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

Sustainability

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