The Antiquarian at Greenwich

Pierrefonds Art Pottery Vases, Blue Crystalline Glaze on Golden Brown Ground

Circa: Early 20th Century

Early 20th century Pierrefonds Art Pottery vases. Bulbous forms with Blue Crystalline glaze on a Golden Brown ground. Impressed 'Pierrefonds' marks. Three available, priced individually.

About the maker- Art Nouveau potter Olivier de Sorra is known for the fine stoneware and crystalline glazes he produced at his factory, Pierrefonds. Molded with stylized foliage and glazed entirely in variegated shades of sky blue and tan with mottled and streaked patterns, this vase represents the technical achievements of the nineteenth century in ceramics.

Pierrefonds pottery is a highly collectible French ceramic producer, produced by the Société Faïencerie Héraldique de Pierrefonds in Pierrefonds, France, from around 1903 until 1966. Renowned for its distinctive crystalline and flambé glazes in rich blues, greens, and ochre tones, each piece displays unique, iridescent surface patterns.


Influenced by both Art Nouveau and later Art Deco styles, Pierrefonds ceramics gained international recognition, including awards at the 1925 Paris Exposition. Typical forms include vases, pitchers, and bowls in stoneware and earthenware, usually marked with “PIERREFONDS,” a heraldic helmet, and related initials. Founded by Count Hallez d’Arros, the factory became known for high-quality, technically innovative, luxury ceramics.

Dimensions: H: 9 in.
5 1/4