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Clement Massier Furniture

French, 1844-1917

Clément Massier, an accomplished ceramist born into a multi-generational family of potters working in Vallauris, France in the second half of the 19th century, transcended his family’s metier. Rather than creating utilitarian objects as a means unto themselves, he used the ceramic medium as an aesthetic platform to make art. Among the many international awards earned during his lifetime, Massier was awarded a gold medal at the world’s fair, Exposition Universelle held in Paris in 1889. At the Exposition, it was Massier’s ceramic glazing techniques, using turquoise metallic luster, which captured the world’s attention. Massier’s metallic luster glazes produce the dual properties of reflectivity and transparency to create iridescence. To achieve this, Massier fired his ceramics in a three-tiered process at increasingly lower temperatures. He applied the final glaze created from a metallic clay compound with a brush. When the blackened vessels had fully cooled, they were buffed until shiny to reveal his iridescent inspirations of nature. Each piece produced was a unique object revealing not only the hand of the artist but also the variable effects of temperature, natural elements and their interactive relationships. His glazes are illusory interpretations fused into fired earthenware. Conversely, the ceramic object’s solidity belies its ephemeral nature which constantly changes in light. This duality naturally inherent to this art medium is a theme that Massier echoes in his subject matter.

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Period: 19th Century
Creator: Clement Massier
19th Century Jardinière and Pedestal by Clement Messier
By Clement Massier
Located in New York, NY
Stunning ceramic jardinière and pedestal by master French ceramist Clement Massier, circa 1880s-1890s. This example is in very good, original c...
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1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Ceramic

Iridescent Art Nouveau Bramble Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Chicago, US
Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which in...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Earthenware

Iridescent Art Nouveau Spiderwebs & Berries Vase by Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Chicago, US
Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which in...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Earthenware

Iridescent Art Nouveau Flower Vase by Lucien Levy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Chicago, US
Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which in...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Earthenware

Iridescent Art Nouveau Serpent Tendrils Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Earthenware

Iridescent Art Nouveau Royal Starfish Charger by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Chicago, US
Signed Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires ...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Earthenware

Iridescent Art Nouveau Galaxy Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Chicago, US
Attributed to Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which in...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Earthenware

Iridescent Art Nouveau Spider Mum Floral Motif Vase by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Earthenware

19th Century French Oxblood Massier Cherub Jardiniere Pedestal
By Clement Massier
Located in Dallas, TX
A tall circa 1900 or earlier glazed redware ox blood Majolica jardinière and pedestal representing a winged Putti cherub with Art Nouv...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Ceramic

Iridescent Art Nouveau Leaves Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Clement Massier, Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Located in Chicago, US
Stamped Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. Literature: Coleman B., The Best of British Arts & Crafts, Atglen, 2004, p.213 An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics i...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Earthenware

Blue Leaf Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase by Lucien-Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
Signed Lucien Levy Dhurmer & Clement Massier. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires de...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Earthenware

Gilded Art Nouveau Bat Swarm Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
Stamped Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Earthenware

Iridescent Art Nouveau Coral Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
Signed Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires ...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Earthenware

Thorny Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase
By Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Earthenware

Majolica Birds Jardiniere Clement Massier, circa 1890
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Majolica birds jardinière with bamboo circa 1890, signed Clement Massier Golfe-Juan.  
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1890s French Country Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Majolica, Ceramic

Aqua Turquoise Majolica Turtle Clement Massier, circa 1890
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Aqua Turquoise Majolica Turtle Clement Massier, circa 1890.
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Pansy Card Holder Clement Massier, Circa 1890
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pansy card or menu holder Clement Massier, Circa 1890.
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Ceramic

Clement Massier, Art Nouveau Flower Spike, Vallauris, circa 1900
By Vallauris, Clement Massier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Clement Massier, art nouveau flower spike, Vallauris circa 1900.
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Art Nouveau Ceramic Landscape Plate with Luster Glaze by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large wall-hanging ceramic platter by French artist Clement Massier (1811-1917) made in his studio in Golfe-Juan, France, dated to August 31st of 1891. The Art Nouveau style plate ...
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau French Clement Massier Vase, 19th Century
By Clement Massier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Art Nouveau French twin handled earthenware vase by Clement Massier decorated with brown, yellowand blue streaked glazes. The vase has an impressed CLEMENT MASSIER GOLFE JUAN.
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Glazed Terracotta Bottle Vase by Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vase was created in 1887 by the important potter, Clement Massier (French, 1845-1917). Clement came from the famous Massier dynasty of ceramicists which included his b...
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Late 19th Century French Islamic Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Terracotta

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Circa 1900 French Clément Massier Art Nouveau Trickle Down Glazed Jug or Vase
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Vase Sig. Clément Massier Golfe-Juan, L. Levy, c. 1890
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This colorful, antique Majolica sculpture composition depicts a Classic farm scene with cows pulling a cart. Created in France circa 1890, the ceramic jardinière features a pair of bovines joined together by a yoke, pulling a large wagon on wheel. The unique planter is well decorated with a green base and the cows are beautifully hand painted with the same watercolor-like technique. The piece, stamped on the bottom MCM, Golfe Juan, is in excellent condition and flaunts a palette of rich colors. The Massier family of Vallauris is recognized for three members producing Majolica in the second half of the 19th century. In 1860, brothers Delphin (1836-1907) and Clement (1844-1917) Massier were joined by Cousin Jerome Massier (1850-1916) and began producing a style of ceramic bridging between traditional Victorian Majolica and Art Nouveau pottery. The Massiers mastered the copper oxide flambé technique for glazing, thereby introducing an intensely vibrant color palette including red, green and blue hues not previously seen with English Majolica. Important in the Massier production were a series of large naturalistic modeled figural animals including cows, roosters and other birds. Vases and wall pockets styled as orchids, intensely colored irises and sunflowers are among the most common Massier styles. A variety of humorous pieces bearing frogs and songbirds are popular among collectors. Most Massier Majolica bears...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Majolica Vase on Pedestal
By Clement Massier
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French neoclassical Majolica urn on stand by Clement Massier, circa 1890. The tripod like base has 3 stylized lions, the green/blue hues of this vase are magical as the light hits t...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Majolica Vase on Stand
By Clement Massier
Located in New Haven, CT
French neoclassical Majolica urn on stand by Clement Massier, circa 1890. The Tripod like base has 3 stylized lions, the green/blue hues of this vase are magical as the light hits t...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Majolica

Majolica Vase on Stand
Majolica Vase on Stand
H 42 in Dm 19 in
Art Nouveau Iridescent Glazed Earthenware Vase by Clément Massier, circa 1900
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An iridescent glazed earthenware vase by Clément Massier Thistle and mushrooms design Painted and impressed marks Clement Massier Golfe-Juan AM.
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Majolica Birds Well Clement Massier, circa 1890
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
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A Massive French TurquoisePottery Jardiniere by Clement Massier Golfe-Juan
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19th Century French Antique Clement Massier Furniture

Clement Massier Earthenware Vase
By Clement Massier
Located in Toronto, ON
An exotic Art Nouveau earthenware vase with iridescent lustre in mauve and violet hues that gives it a modern feel. Signed CM and dated 1889.
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Clement Massier Furniture

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Earthenware

Clement Massier Earthenware Vase
Clement Massier Earthenware Vase
H 7.75 in W 9.5 in D 5 in

Clement Massier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Clement Massier furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Clement Massier furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Clement Massier were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the early 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Jerome Massier, Hippolyte François Moreau, and Emmanuel Villanis. Prices for Clement Massier furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $42,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,650.

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