Gien Set of 4 Canape Plates - Oiseau Bleu
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About this piece · Gien ref. 1290B4AX50
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Gien Set of 4 Canape Plates - Oiseau Bleu – French Faience Appetizer Plate
The Gien Set of 4 Canape Plates - Oiseau Bleu is a faience appetizer plate 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 Appetizer Plate
Item: 1290B4AX50
Materials & Craftsmanship
Material: Faience (fine French earthenware)
Finish: Hand-applied decoration, glazed
Quantity & Details
Size: 6 1/2" dia
Pattern & Size
Pattern: Oiseau Bleu
Designer: Isabelle de Borchgrave
Size: 6 1/2" dia (each)
About the Oiseau Bleu Pattern
Isabelle de Borchgrave found the blue of Oiseau Bleu in tableware recovered from a sunken Spanish galleon, its color softened by seawater and salt, and combined it with classical 18th-century drawing. The single-color version has become a Gien staple.
The Perfect Gift for Collectors
Gien faience is treasured by collectors worldwide. Beautifully boxed, the Set of 4 Canape Plates - Oiseau Bleu makes a memorable gift for weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations.
Care: Rinse after meals without soaking and avoid sudden temperature changes; never microwave or machine-wash pieces decorated with gold.