![]() The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. ![]() A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture ![]() Today, authentic Limoges porcelain tableware, vases and objets d’art continue to gain renown with collectors and design lovers all over the world.įind an extensive collection of antique Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs. In 1925, Limoges porcelain was shown at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts - the design fair in Paris that brought global attention to the Art Deco style - where it garnered international acclaim.ĭuring the 20th century, Limoges factories such as Bernardaud collaborated with a range of notable artists and designers, including Franz Bischoff, Joan Miró, Raymond Loewy, Alexander Calder and Julian Schnabel, to name a few. Bernardaud opened in the early 1860s.īy 1900, Limoges had 35 factories, which employed close to 8,000 workers. The company produced several iconic serveware collections for many American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. factory in Limoges to export porcelain to the United States. In 1853, American businessman David Haviland opened the Haviland
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