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.
Vintage MCM Glass Cocktail / Martini Pitcher with Stirrer
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice glass cocktail / martini pitcher with stirrer, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6"Wx 3.25"D x 10.75"H. Grea...
Glass
$800
H 9.44 in W 4.75 in D 4.32 in
Mid-Century Blown Glass and Chrome Bar Cocktail Martini Pitcher, circa 1950
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
Refined Mid-Century French Crystal Martini Pitcher with Stirrer, circa 1950 A rare and elegant example of mid-century French barware, this streamlined Martini pitcher set was expertl...
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Vintage Glass Cocktail / Martini Pitcher
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice glass cocktail / martini pitcher with polo scene, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3"D x 10.5"H. Great looking p...
Glass
$1,500
H 14.19 in W 5.13 in D 3.75 in
Hawkes Glass and Chrome Barware Skyscraper Cocktail Martini Pitcher, circa 1940
By T. G. Hawkes & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your cocktail experience with this rare American Art Deco masterpiece, a stunning creation by Hawkes Inc. The piece was expertly crafted in the USA, circa 1940. Exuding sleek m...
Metal, Chrome
Barware Cocktail Glass and Aluminum Pitcher, Italy circa 1960
By Design Editions Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning Italian mouth-blown glass cocktail pitcher crafted circa 1960. This beautiful smoke-gray glass mixer jug is accented with an anodized, gilded aluminum frame, with ...
Metal, Aluminum
Italian Martini Pitcher with Smoked Glass and Hand Blown Stirrer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
**Italian Smoked Glass Martini Pitcher with Hand-Blown Stirrer** A stunning Italian smoked glass martini pitcher accompanied by its original hand-blown glass stirrer. The rich smoky...
Smoked Glass
$450
H 9.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.25 in
Vintage Italian Murano Smoked Glass Cocktail Pitcher with Original Glass Stirrer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is an elegant vintage Italian handblown art glass cocktail pitcher accompanied by its original matching glass stirrer. Executed in richly toned smoky brown glass, the pitcher fe...
Blown Glass
$1,200
H 9.25 in W 5.32 in D 3.94 in
Carlo Masini Sterling Silver and Crystal Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher Set
By Masini Firenze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined modernist barware set designed in Italy by silversmith Carlo Masini, masterfully crafted in Firenze circa 1940. The tall etched‑crystal Martini or cocktail pitcher features a sterling silver lip with an integrated strainer, allowing for effortless pouring while keeping ice neatly contained. Its elongated silhouette is complemented by a matching extra‑long sterling silver stirrer...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Barware Cocktail Glass Pitcher with Leather Handle, Italy 1960s
By Design Editions Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning Italian mouth-blown glass cocktail pitcher crafted in the 1960s. This superb green glass mixer jug is accented with a dark brown, hand-stitched leather handle and ...
Leather, Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Martini Glass Pitcher with Turkish Silver Stirrer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant hand-blown pitcher in clear glass accompanied by a vintage Turkish Martini Muddle/Mixer in 800/1000 solid Hallmarked silver. The spoon head features a old/vintage silver coin that still retains its bevels and ornamentation. Measurements: Pitcher: H: 27 cm, Diameter: 10 cm, capacity: 0,7-1,0 liter. Silver stirrer...
Silver
1960s Culver Ltd Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher Valencia Pattern 22 K. Gold
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Culver Ltd Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher Valencia Pattern 22 K. Gold. Elegant vintage midcentury culver barware Martini pitcher with Valencia pattern in a green and gold leaf finish. This fabulous vintage Culver pitcher Martini barware with 22-carat gold decoration is decorated in the Valencia pattern in green and gold Moorish Moroccan style design. Gorgeous for display on any bar or bar cart, it commands attention. A "Wow" gift for sure or a really great addition to your private barware collection. Beautiful and hard to find Moroccan themed cocktail / Martini mixer...
Gold Leaf
Vintage Barware Cocktail Set Pitcher and 4 Glasses Frosted and Silver Rim
By Culver Ltd., Blendo Glass 1, Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage Mid-Century Modern barware cocktail set pitcher and four tumbler glasses. Art Deco style by West Virginia Glass Co. cocktail pitcher and four cocktail glasses set. ...
Glass
Vintage Glass Vase by Libbey Glass Co., Frosted with Gold Leaf, 1950s
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage glass vase manufactured by Libbey. 1950s Hollywood Regency. Decorated with a classical gold lief pattern on frosted glass. In good conditio...
Glass
1950s Georges Briard Glass Ice Bucket Luxury Barware 22 K Gold Spanish Scroll
By Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1950s Georges Briard Glass Ice Bucket Spanish Scroll Vintage Luxury Barware. Vintage Spanish Scroll Design Pattern Glass Ice Bucket Gorgeous Glassware by Georges Briard. The vintage ice bucket by Georges Briard with the Spanish Scroll Golden Ironwork Moorish Style Pattern. Luxury barware from the 1950s, Georges Briard Spanish Moorish Gold 22K Glass Ice Bucket. A vintage mid-century 22k Spanish Gold pattern glass ice bucket. Featuring three panels of framed gold scroll decoration. The vintage glass ice bucket...
Art Glass
Vintage Val Saint Lambert Crystal Glass Vase, Hand-Crafted, Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage crystal glass set by Val Saint Lambert of Belgium. Val St Lambert Tricorn candleholder. Triangular shape small crystal glass, could...
Crystal
Vintage Midcentury Frosted Glass Ice Bucket Italy, 1960s
By Culver Ltd., George Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite vintage Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket, Italy circa, 1960s. A Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket by DeValbor Italy featuring a wheat design pattern. over frosted glass. The bottom is marked Italy on one side and DeValbor on the other. Holds enough ice for a few cocktails. Looks great for any bar or counter. A swirl glass bottom gives this ice bucket beautiful visual interest. A gold band around the the top of the frosted area. Must be hand washed with a mild detergent like Ivory soap...
Glass
