Some objects, all by themselves, tell the story of an entire era. This set of four storage jars immediately evokes the French kitchens of the interwar period, when every ingredient naturally found its place in a container that was both practical and elegant. Lined up on a wooden shelf or a country sideboard, these jars accompanied daily life with a refined simplicity that is particularly sought after today.
Crafted from enameled earthenware, they charm with their understated silhouette and softened corners, enhanced by lids with integrated handles whose lines, both functional and elegant, are characteristic of 1930s designs. Their floral decoration, composed of bouquets in pink, yellow, and lilac hues, is delicately accentuated by a black frieze adorned with golden lines, lending a true Art Deco touch to the ensemble. The inscriptions "Farine" (Flour), "Café" (Coffee), "Thé" (Tea), and "Poivre" (Pepper), rendered in a simple and timeless typeface, evoke those kitchens where each jar held a precise place and contributed to a true art of living.
Beyond their original function, these pieces naturally find their place today in a kitchen with character, a country house, a vintage interior, or decor inspired by the spirit of old grocery stores. The set is complete with its four original lids. It displays a beautiful patina of use, consistent with its age, which contributes to the authentic charm of these objects that have endured for nearly a century. The absence of a signature detracts neither from their manufacturing quality nor their strong decorative appeal, as their aesthetic speaks for itself. A lovely collection of everyday objects that have now become true decorative elements, bearing witness to an era when even the simplest utensils were designed to beautify the home as much as to serve it.
Additional details:
- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Material: Faïence émaillée
- Colour: lilas
- Period: 1930s