Quaint Quimper

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I’ve always loved Quimper Pottery since childhood. Its simple tableware in blues, reds and yellow; depicting men, women and floral patterns have always delighted me.

For 300 years the town of Quimper has been regarding for it pottery the world over. Currently there are over 20 patterns. The ones I’m familiar with are: Henriot, Campagne, Fleuri, Fleuri Royal. Mistral Blue and Tradition.

My vintage plate gifted to me by my Mother In Law Marge. I love it…

Quimper (pronounced cam-pair) is a town in Brittany, France. It was and is home to several manufacturers of tin-glazed, faience wares. Pottery production dates back to the Gallo-Roman era.

These Candle holders and the Pedestal bowl belonged to my mother Rita.

Some history:

Henriot Quimper - Guillaume Dumaine established HR (Henriot Quimper), a third rival firm in 1778. In 1884, Jules Herniot took over the Dumaine factory. HenRiot - Porquier and Henriot Quimper merged in 1913. In the 1920s, Julie Henriot worked with Rene-Yves Creston from Air Seiz Breur, an artistic movement founded in 1923 to revive Breton arts. In 1968 HB merged with HenRiot. Each firm retained its own marks. Sales drop significantly in the 1970s. In 1983, the company faced possible liquidation. Paul Janssens, a Hollander who controlled the import of Quimper to the United States, assumed control of the company and renamed it “The New Quimper Faience.” The company revived. In October 2003, Pierre Chiron and 14 stockholders bought the company from Janssens. Michel Merle assumed the management duties. In 2011, Jean Pierre Le Goff purchased the company and renamed it HenRiot. Here is the current factory logo with link:

Here are a images of two well-known patterns.

I purchased this small vase about 20 years ago at the Quimper Store that was located in Stonington, CT. I love that each side has a different pattern.

Below you’ll see a vintage covered sugar bowl and a modern piece. I love seeing the old and new together. In addition the sweet vase and small platter are lovely. My sister Noreen has some terrific pieces.

I spied this Campagne Cream and Sugar at the Olde Engine Works recently.

Do you own any Quimper? Did you spy any patterns you felt drawn too? Til next time friends be well and I’ll see you on Instagram.