Pair Of Handled Vases In Flambé-glazed Stoneware, Impressed With The Denbac Mark, Circa 1925.
Artist: Denbac
Ah, a beautiful pair of Denbac vases! The model with these flamboyant orange-and-blue streaks is very characteristic of their Art Deco production.
A Brief History of Denbac
Denbac is a portmanteau of Denert and Balichon, the two partners who founded this factory in Vierzon, in the Cher department.
Key Dates:
• 1908: René Denert, a ceramist trained in Golfe-Juan, established his studio in Vierzon. The city already had a strong tradition of ceramics dating back to the 19th century • 1910: René-Louis Balichon, a business manager, joined the venture • 1921: They officially founded the Denert and Balichon Company • 1920s–1930s: The golden age. Denbac produced more than 700 different models on a semi-industrial scale: vases, pitchers, decorative bowls, as well as promotional pieces for liqueur manufacturers • 1933: The company contributes to the creation of the garden at Vierzon Abbey • 1937: Death of René Denert. Business declines • 1939–1945: Operations suspended during the war • 1952: Production ceases permanently after an attempt to relaunch the business on a more industrial scale following the Liberation
The Denbac Style
What defines the Denbac signature is its stoneware with highly recognizable flamed glazes. Pieces like your vases with handles are typical of the 1925–1935 period. The ochre, blue, green, or caramel-colored glaze runs were achieved by layering glazes that melted and blended together at high temperatures.
Each piece was numbered. A model No. 356 pitcher dates from around 1930, while a No. 156 vase is from the early 20th century. If you turn your vases over, you’ll surely find a model number and the Denbac mark stamped in relief.
Today: The workshops and remains of the kilns still exist on Camille Desmoulins Street in Vierzon. Denbac is highly sought after by Art Deco collectors.
Do you know if your vases have a number on the bottom? That allows you to date the model precisely.
A Brief History of Denbac
Denbac is a portmanteau of Denert and Balichon, the two partners who founded this factory in Vierzon, in the Cher department.
Key Dates:
• 1908: René Denert, a ceramist trained in Golfe-Juan, established his studio in Vierzon. The city already had a strong tradition of ceramics dating back to the 19th century • 1910: René-Louis Balichon, a business manager, joined the venture • 1921: They officially founded the Denert and Balichon Company • 1920s–1930s: The golden age. Denbac produced more than 700 different models on a semi-industrial scale: vases, pitchers, decorative bowls, as well as promotional pieces for liqueur manufacturers • 1933: The company contributes to the creation of the garden at Vierzon Abbey • 1937: Death of René Denert. Business declines • 1939–1945: Operations suspended during the war • 1952: Production ceases permanently after an attempt to relaunch the business on a more industrial scale following the Liberation
The Denbac Style
What defines the Denbac signature is its stoneware with highly recognizable flamed glazes. Pieces like your vases with handles are typical of the 1925–1935 period. The ochre, blue, green, or caramel-colored glaze runs were achieved by layering glazes that melted and blended together at high temperatures.
Each piece was numbered. A model No. 356 pitcher dates from around 1930, while a No. 156 vase is from the early 20th century. If you turn your vases over, you’ll surely find a model number and the Denbac mark stamped in relief.
Today: The workshops and remains of the kilns still exist on Camille Desmoulins Street in Vierzon. Denbac is highly sought after by Art Deco collectors.
Do you know if your vases have a number on the bottom? That allows you to date the model precisely.
980 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Deco
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1782013
Availability: In stock
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