Longwy - Centrepiece - Décor 792 - Earthenware - Art Deco

Elegant center table piece in glazed porcelain from the Longwy Porcelains Company, produced during the Deco period of the factory, probably in the 1920s-1930s. The piece is adorned with the famous pattern No. 792, also called “ Chrysanthemopeony,” pairing chrysanthemums and peonies in a dense and particularly colorful floral composition. This pattern, attributed to a drawing inspired by the work of British architect Owen Jones, is one of Longwy’s most emblematic motifs and was reproduced on a wide variety of forms.

The piece features an oval, shaped-edge, slightly concave form, designed as a true decorative and presentation object. The interior is entirely covered with a spectacular turquoise blue background, on which a rich polychrome floral decor unfolds, composed of peonies, chrysanthemums, small flowers and stylized foliage. The flowers, outlined by the characteristic black lines of Longwy enamel technique, combine tones of pink, brick red, yellow, green and blue, creating a particularly bright contrast with the turquoise background. The center is occupied by a square reserve with a craquelé cream background, adorned with a more delicate floral composition representing chrysanthemums and flowering branches. The rim is outlined by a fine dark blue thread that gracefully follows the irregular contour of the piece. The back, also glazed in turquoise blue, shows the characteristic craquelé of Longwy production and bears the stamp of the Société des Faïenceries de Longwy and the inscription “FRANCE,” accompanied by the pattern number D.792.

The piece is in excellent condition. The enamels retain a very fresh appearance, with colors particularly well preserved and no noticeable chips or cracks. The craquelé is evenly distributed over the surfaces and fully contributes to the piece’s aesthetic. A few minuscule irregularities inherent in the artisanal manufacture of these enamels may be observed, with no impact on the overall condition. Thus the set preserves all the decorative quality and chromatic liveliness that characterize Longwy productions of this period.

Founded in 1798 in Longwy, the manufactory underwent major development of its decorative production from the second half of the 19th century, notably thanks to the introduction of closely bordered enamels under the impulse of Amédée de Caranza around 1872. At the beginning of the 20th century, the company became the Société anonyme des Faïenceries de Longwy and developed a significant production of decorative objects. From 1919, the influence of Art Deco is especially felt in the factory’s creations, which collaborated notably with Parisian department stores and artists such as Raymond and Maurice Paul Chevallier. The mark visible beneath this piece, combining the mention “Société des Faïenceries / Longwy France” with the Lorraine cross banner, corresponds precisely to this production period; this type of mark is documented for the Art Deco period up to the late 1930s.

The present centerpiece thus stands as a fine illustration of the enduring large floral décors of Longwy within a production still strongly marked by Japanese-influenced heritage, while being part of the rich decorative output of the interwar period.

Dimensions are:
- Length: 28.3 centimeters,
- Width: 22 centimeters,
- Height: 6.1 centimeters,
- Weight: 800 grams.

The dish will be carefully packed and shipped promptly in a secure manner. In-person pickup and consolidated delivery are available. The photos are part of the description.