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.
$408Sale Price|33% Off
H 1.5 in W 13 in D 21 in
1970s Mid Century Signed Georges Briard Decorated Ceramic/Porcelain Serving Tray
By Georges Briard
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Ceramic/ Porcelain Serving Tray Signed by Georges Briard. Beautifully decorated.
Art Glass
$250
H 1.5 in W 18.25 in D 10.25 in
Vintage Georges Briard Glass Serving Tray in the Forbidden Fruit Pattern
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern Pyrex glass platter with a Forbidden Fruit design by Georges Briard in 22k gold and orange enamel.
Glass
$1,084
H 1.5 in W 14.5 in D 7.5 in
Mid Century Modern Higgins Fused Glass Oblong Tray, Serving Bowl, Barware, 50's
By Michael and Frances Higgins
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern signed Michael and Frances early fused glass oblong tray is a modernist mosaic of forms and colors. it has the white hanging man as the signature dating it to...
Blown Glass
French Barware, Molded Glass Appetizer Serving Dish, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful midcentury French barware serving dish for hors d'oeuvres, cocktail snacks or appetizers. Four serving sections, in molded-glass. Perfect piece for entertainment or par...
Chrome
Reed & Barton Embassy Silver Plate Serving Dish Tray Platter
By Reed & Barton, John Prip
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Reed & Barton 1143 Embassy Silver Plate Serving Dish Tray Platter. Beautiful mid century Reed & Barton silver plate and luminous green enamel oblong footed dish. This rectangular bre...
Silver Plate, Enamel
Jean Boris LACROIX (1902-1984), catchall tray
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Boris Lacroix (1902-1984) was a French designer and architect known for his modernist lighting designs. After apprenticing with Paul Dumas, he debuted at the Salon des Artistes ...
Metal, Nickel
$250
H 1 in W 8.75 in D 7.25 in
Small Fused Art Glass Shallow Bowl / Ashtray by Michael & Frances Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Small fused art glass atomic age shallow bowl / ashtray by Michael & Frances Higgins, circa 1950s. The piece is executed in the fused glass technique by the Higgins Studio and has a ...
Art Glass
$2,400
H 3.25 in W 20.25 in D 12.25 in
Fontana Arte Glass Beveled & Gold Infused Rectangle Footed Serving Tray Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful rectangle Fontana Arte attributed Vanity Tray, Tableware, Barware or Serving Tray in beveled thick green tinted Glass on 4 round gold infused ball feet. The two handles are...
Gold
Mid-Century Georges Briard Gilt Glass Appetizer Dish 1960
By Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid Century Modern Georges Briard gold leaf glass appetizer platter. Signed, vintage Georges Briard serving piece dish. Persian Garden design which features various flowers and leaves. This tray is a must-have for any collector or fan of mid-century modern design. The square shaped canape hors d'oeuvre plate with subtle flared flanged edges was made in the 1960's . Beautiful signed Georges Briard "The Persian Garden" pattern snack platter is perfect for appetizers for any occasion. The dish has a metallic 22K gold pattern on a square bent glass tray with a speckle textured exterior. Square Mid Century Modern transparent clear glass featuring beautiful floral pattern design details in a gorgeous metallic gold leaf finish. Square small glass serving dish, retro 1960s party dinnerware appetizers in gold leaf gilt pattern for canape hors d'oeuvre. It is a very special and unique plate to add to your serveware, barware collection. Square-shaped gilt serving dishes decorated with gold gilt decoration throughout. Marked, "Georges Briard," in corner. Georges Briard never goes out of style, still modern today after all these decades. This is from the 1960s. Dimensions: Height: 1.5 in Width: 9.75 in Depth: 9.75 in. Condition: Good Georges Briard Vintage Barware: Timeless Elegance for Discerning Collectors. Indulge in the charm of luxury vintage Bar ware with these exquisite Georges Briard vintage dishes. Imbued with the unmistakable style and craftsmanship of the mid-century era, these dishes are a testament to the era's design sensibilities and attention to detail. The attention to detail is evident in every aspect, from the intricate patterns and vibrant colors to the delicate gold accents that add a touch of opulence. These dishes are the epitome of vintage sophistication, guaranteed to elevate any occasion or home decor. Georges Briard, a renowned designer of the mid-20th century, was celebrated for his innovative approach to glassware design. These vintage snack trays...
Art Glass
$350
H 1.25 in W 7 in D 7 in
Michael & Frances Higgins Glass Tray / Vide-Poche, United States, 20th Century
By Michael and Frances Higgins, Higgins Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Michael & Frances Higgins Glass Tray / Vide-Poche, United States, 20th Century.
Glass, Art Glass
