Loire faience since 1821

Gien

Decorative earthenware created and manufactured at the Gien faience works.

Designed inFrance

Made inGien, France

Known forPont aux Choux

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01 / Story

Decoration is part of the manufacture.

Englishman Thomas Hall founded the Gien faience works beside the Loire. The company became known for fine earthenware decorated with archival, floral and artist-led patterns.

1821
The Faïencerie de Gien is founded.
19th c.
Gien develops its own decorative identity.
Today
Forming and decoration continue at the historic site.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Gien.

Flagship 01

Pont aux Choux

A relief-dot white faience service.

Flagship 02

Oiseaux de Paradis

A colourful bird-and-flower archival pattern.

Flagship 03

Filets

Hand-painted colour bands on simple tableware forms.

03 / Origin

What the manufacturing claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered production

Fine earthenware dinnerware
Serving and decorative ceramics
Printing, hand finishing and firing in Gien

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Gien’s French claim concerns its faience. Glass, textiles, cutlery or licensed additions sold with a collection may have another origin.

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