{"product_id":"antique-french-stoneware-cruche-i-copy","title":"Pierre Digan Double Stoneware Serving Bowls","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6178803f-7fff-d34b-170d-7d695c520a8c\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Ceramic Workshops of La Borne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a quiet honesty to pieces shaped by hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese double-handled stoneware bowls were created by French ceramist Pierre Digan in La Borne, a village long known for its deep-rooted ceramic tradition. In the mid-20th century, artists like Digan helped revive this heritage, creating pieces that blurred the line between everyday objects and sculptural form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach bowl carries the subtle irregularities of the potter’s hand – a form that is both intentional and organic. The softly rounded interiors reveal the circular traces of the wheel, while the handles extend outward in a way that feels both functional and quietly expressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe glaze is where the piece truly comes to life. A warm, earthy tone layered with natural speckling and tonal variation, it reflects the unpredictable beauty of the firing process. No two surfaces are ever exactly the same – each bowl holding its own character, shaped by flame and time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally, pieces like these would have been used simply – for serving, preparing, or holding ingredients within the kitchen. Yet they carry a presence that feels far beyond their function. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, they read as both object and vessel. Placed on a kitchen counter, styled on open shelving, or used for serving at the table, they bring a sense of grounded warmth and quiet artistry to a space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObjects like this remind us that the most meaningful pieces are not perfect – they are shaped, marked, and softened by the process of being made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold as a set of two. All sales are final. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Reverie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56886596993184,"sku":"0038","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/9885\/0208\/files\/MR-196.jpg?v=1780201087","url":"https:\/\/maisonreverie.com\/products\/antique-french-stoneware-cruche-i-copy","provider":"Maison Reverie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}