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Faïencerie Gien

The treasures of French faience from past to present

Taking its name from the Italian town of Faenza, where it rose to fame during the Renaissance, faience is celebrated for its diverse range of styles and production techniques. This porous ceramic, crafted from a mix of clay, kaolin, quartz and feldspar, is fired at a lower temperature than its porcelain counterpart, between 900 and 1,100°C.

Assiette

French tableware trends for autumn 2024

The first days of autumn are here, and the new collections from…

Springtime tales

Pastoral fancies splash onto classic designs. Tables are adorned with bold patterns…

Spotlight on three unmissable collaborations

From elegant tableware and unique pieces to everyday items, let’s take a…

Spotlight on Thiers cutlery

The cutlery and knife know-how nurtured by manufacturers of all levels in…

Winter sun

This year, Christmas is going for gold like never before, decking homes…

Space Age

Ground control to Major Tom. Like the iconic 1969 hit written and…

Limoges porcelain: a timeless living heritage  

Admired worldwide for its hardness and translucency, Limoges porcelain has always been…

Where sustainable beauty meets eco-design

Throughout history, design has always been motivated by utilitarian beauty, and naturally…

Bright & Playful Tables

Springtime flavours are set to pop. French tableware collections come alive in…

Tables of yesteryear

This season, the future meets the past, and today finds inspiration in…