Artist and designer Georges Briard (1917–2005) — a name that has for more than a century been a marker of spectacular and stylish vintage glassware, serveware and other household objects — was born Jascha Brojdo in Russian Ukraine.
Brojdo grew up in Poland and moved to the United States in the 1930s, studying art at the University of Chicago and the Art Institute of Chicago before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he began hand-painting metal serving trays while working for Max Wille of M. Wille Company, where Wille suggested changing his name to distinguish his commercial work from his fine art.
As Georges Briard, Brojdo created award-winning designs for items including glasses, trays, coffeepots and dishes in materials like glass, ceramics, metal and wood; he even created gold-plated serveware. His serveware was especially popular from the 1950s to ’70s. It was produced by companies including Culver, Pfaltzgraff and Mdina Glass and sold at high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. His designs have a signature opulence, evoking the mid-century modern aesthetic of his time as well as borrowing elements from Art Nouveau and Venetian styles, while the quirky, playful barware pieces he produced featured peacock feathers, skulls and tennis balls.
With colorful, intricate patterns and motifs such as butterflies, Christmas trees and Piet Mondrian-esque geometric abstractions, Georges Briard glasses and dishes were found in the homes of the most fashionable hosts of the mid-century. Today, they are highly prized by collectors.
Find a collection of Georges Briard vintage bar glasses, serving trays and other goods on 1stDibs.
Georges Briard Egyptian Pharaoh Gold Leaf Vide-Poche Dish
By Georges Briard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six-sided gold leaf vide-Poche from the Mid-Century design studio of Georges Briard, 1957-1959. Produced in partnership with Glass Guild, the plate is adorned with 24 karat gold l...
Art Glass
Vintage Georges Briard "El Dorado" Brass and Cedar Decorative Box / Jewelry Box
By Georges Briard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco-style brass-plated decorative keepsake/jewelry box in the El Dorado pattern by Georges Briard for English Silver Mfg. Corp. (Brooklyn, NY, USA, ca. 1960s). Hinged top with r...
Brass
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Walnut & Fabric Dresser "Catch All" by Georges Briard
By Georges Briard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century walnut & fabric dresser "catch all" by Georges Briard, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 10" W x 9" D x 1.5" H. Cool piece in grea...
Walnut
Midcentury Modern Jewelry Dish, Circa Mid-20th Century
By Georges Briard
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage bent glass dish with gold sunflower center and sheaf-of-wheat design details around edge, by designer Georges Briard, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century USA. A beautiful transparent decorative dish with bright gold details, and textured underside; use as a standalone piece on a cocktail table, credenza, etc. Use to hold jewelry (demonstrated), or other, etc., many uses. Very good condition as shown in images and video, no chips noted. With designers' makers' mark, as shown. Dimensions: 5.69" Depth x 5.69" Width. Other items shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #s: For Italian Ginori box search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314243501722 Cartier coffee...
Gold
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Modern Dish Catchall, circa 1960s
By Georges Briard
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular glass dish catchall with gold design, Midcentury Modern design period, by designer Georges Briard, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. A great piece for jewelry or other ite...
Glass
GEORGES BRIARD Black and Gold Ceramic Vase for Hyalyn 1960s Hollywood Regency
By Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gold inlaid black matte ceramic vase by Georges Briard for Hyalyn Pottery, USA, 1960s. Signed GEORGES BRIARD on the front of the vase, the design is car...
Ceramic
Midcentury Georges Briard Gilt Glass Appetizers Dishes Set of 2
By Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid Century Modern Georges Briard gold leaf glass appetizers plates set of 2. The square shaped canape hors d'oeuvre plates with s...
Art Glass
Georges Briard 'Forbidden Fruit' White Art Glass Dish with Black and Gold Design
By Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Signed 6" square Georges Briard 'Forbidden Fruit' art glass dish in white milky glass with 22k gold and black abstract design. Great vintage condition: no chips, cracks, or much wear if any to the metallic gold. The tray is glass with whimsical black and shimmery gold designs, the center with a large apple and Georges Briard cursive signature on the bottom right-hand side. Hollywood Regency style small dish, vide poche, catch all or nuts appetizer plate. Dimensions: 6 x 6 inches square. About the artist: Georges Briard was the professional name of Jascha Brojdo, a Russian-born American designer and artist known for his contributions to mid-century modern glassware...
Art Glass
$672
H 1.97 in W 8.86 in D 8 in
Georges Pelletier Decorative Dish or Vide-Poche with Gold Lustre Details France
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking decorative ceramic vide-poche or catchall dish by renowned French ceramic artist Georges Pelletier. This handcrafted piece showcases Pelletier’s distinctive artistic languag...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Vase Raymor Italy 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gorgeous ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for the retailer Raymor. The hand painted and decorated portion of the pieces have textured glazing while the ins...
Ceramic
Cast Bronze Decorative Leaf Vide Poche, Medium
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Elegant handmade cast bronze leaf in a polished bronze finish. They may be used as a bowl or just a beautiful decorative object. Each of these splend...
Bronze
$475Sale Price / set|56% Off
H 5 in Dm 16 in
Antique Cedar Hat Storage Boxes, Handcrafted Pair, 1920s, Decorative
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1740 Pair antique hand made cedar hat/storage boxes large 16x6" Small 9.5x5"
Cedar
Tessellated Horn and Cedar Wood Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A very well crafted tessellated Horn cedar wood box, circa 1980s. The piece is very heavy and solid and measures 6.375"W x 4.5"D x 3.5"H. #3772
Horn, Cedar
$136
H 0.79 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Mid-Century Modern Metal Tray, 20th Century Design, Decorative Object
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Tray
Metal
Danish Jewelry Dish Vide-Poche Aluminia & Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Aluminia
Located in New York, NY
*One (1) available, second dish has sold. A Danish Faience ceramic pottery jewelry vide-poche square dish, from Denmark. Each dish has an internal band in brick red/dark orange and ...
Ceramic, Pottery, Faience
$950
H 7.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Large Asian Decorative Wooden Jewelry Box with Hammered Brass Metal Overlay
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Asian decorative wooden jewelry box with brass overlay. Large ethnic Indian hand painted decorative jewelry wood box with brass metal hammere...
Brass
Decorative Handmade Cast Brass Leaf Vide Poche, Large
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these splendid brass leaves is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished capturing the raw finish of this noble ...
Brass
$212Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 1 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Abalone and Brass Decorative Box Midcentury
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass plated abalone seashell square box with wood lined compartment. Stamped underneath “Taxco Mexico" a region of Mexico known for their unique and one of a kind metal works. The patina adds a grounding element to the glistening and multi color abalone shells. The design of a fish head in brass appears on the lid adding extra artistry to such a unique piece. One long hinge along lid allows it to open and close with ease. Incredible piece to add to your organic modern decor...
Brass
Plaster Catchall, France, 1960s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative plaster catchall made in France during the 1960s. The piece features an organic, flower-inspired form composed of rounded sculptural lobes radiating around a recessed cent...
Plaster
Unavailable|$799
H 6 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Mid-Century Parquetry Decorative Jewelry Box with Side Drawer and Mirror
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern era parquetry wooden jewelry box was made in the United States in approximately 1955 in a cubist style. The box is done in a series of woods with various stai...
Wood
Old Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Brass
Located in Poperinge, BE
Old Chinese wooden jewelry box with brass fittings and a jade plaque centrally placed on the lid, inside a pink/fuchsia lining with gold floral decoration, second half of the 20th ce...
Jade, Brass
Vintage Lane Cedar Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This iconic miniature cedar chest by Lane is a timeless piece of American craftsmanship, originally designed as a "hope chest" salesman sample or a graduation gift. Constructed from ...
Metal
$273Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.34 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
Antique Ceramic Soap Dish, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique ceramic soap dish. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materia...
Earthenware
Mid Century Georges Briard Hot Air Balloon Glass Tray
By Georges Briard
Located in Fairfield, CA
A gorgeous Mid Century square art glass tray by Georges Briard. Made of white blown glass and decorated with a hot air balloon design in metallic gold, blue, and green. Signed by Geo...
Glass
Sold
H 1.25 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Art Deco Style Georges Briard Milk Glass Trinket Dish with Golden Harvest Design
By Georges Briard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vide poche or trinket dish created of bent milk glass, and accented with a gold wheat design. Known as the golden harvest wheat motif, this piece will be a wonderful accent piece t...
Milk Glass
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Tile Lidded Box by Georges Briard
By Georges Briard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic tile lidded box by Georges Briard.
Art Glass, Wood
Sold
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
George Briard Mid-Century Modern Oven to Table Lemon Tree Serving Dishes, 1960s
By Georges Briard
Located in Miami, FL
George Briard Mid-Century Modern oven to table serving dishes. In the elegant and fun lemon tree decoration, this set consists of a square covered bowl perhaps for vegetables or cass...
Ceramic, Porcelain