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Loire faience since 1821

Gien

Decorative earthenware created and manufactured at the Gien faience works.

Designed inFrance
Made inGien, France
Known forPont aux Choux
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.

  1. The Faïencerie de Gien is founded.

  2. Gien develops its own decorative identity.

  3. Forming and decoration continue at the historic site.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Gien.

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
Sources & further reading1 official source

Brand statements and product ranges change. Verify the current country-of-origin marking on the exact model before purchase.

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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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