Gien Pitcher - L'Archipel Sentimental

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About this piece · Gien ref. 1860CPIH27

Gien Pitcher - L'Archipel Sentimental – French Faience Pitcher

The Gien Pitcher - L'Archipel Sentimental is a faience pitcher crafted by Gien, the celebrated French faience manufactory founded on the banks of the Loire in 1821.

A Luxury Handmade Collectible

Every Gien piece is shaped and decorated in the Gien manufactory in the Loire Valley, carrying two centuries of French tabletop tradition.

Product Details

Brand & Origin

Brand: Gien
Made in: Gien, France
Type: French Faience Pitcher
Item: 1860CPIH27

Materials & Craftsmanship

Material: Faience (fine French earthenware)
Finish: Hand-applied decoration, glazed

Pattern & Size

Pattern: L'Archipel Sentimental
Designer: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Size: 36 oz

About the L'Archipel Sentimental Pattern

L'Archipel Sentimental is Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's pattern for Gien, drawn in a single timeless blue. He describes each plate as a poem and each guest as one island of a 'sentimental archipelago' that only exists when people gather around a table. See the whole Gien L'Archipel Sentimental collection.

The Perfect Gift for Collectors

Gien faience is treasured by collectors worldwide. Beautifully boxed, the Pitcher - L'Archipel Sentimental makes a memorable gift for weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations.