Puiforcat Normandie Bread Basket
$1,310.00
Created In 1934, this Normandie Bread Basket graced the dinner table of first-class passengers as they sailed the ocean liner Normandie that linked New York to Le Havre. Prized by travellers with elegant tastes, this bread basket's timeless lines reflect the full modernity of Jean Puiforcat’s signature designs: disciplined architecture, few ornamentations and a small disc placed at the end of the handle that may be customized upon request in the Puiforcat workshop. This collection now features a complete range of table accessories to highlight refined, modern tables.
| Home Décor | Basket |
|---|---|
| SKU | 6004-0602 |
| Size & Fit | 7.8" D |
| Details & Care | Hand wash in mild detergent Avoid abrasives and citrus-based soaps Do not microwave |
Beyond creating tableware, the House of Puiforcat is dedicated to lending their expertise to cultivating a complete Silversmith’s Art of Living around fine taste and decoration. Through the proof of their long line of masterful creations, Puiforcat draws from their heritage while creating the classics of tomorrow. For almost two hundred years, they have dressed the finest tables and become the silversmith of choice for connoisseurs and collectors of exceptional objects.
The Normandie collection brings us on a journey through time. Travelling the Normandie Ocean liner that connected New York to Le Havre, this refined set of tableware graced the dinner tables of first-class passengers. Prized by elegant travelers, this collection reflects the full modernity of Jean Puiforcat’s designs, which includes a disciplined architecture and minimalist ornamentation. The Normandie collection is accompanied by a comprehensive range of table accessories to exalt refined, modern tables.
Collection after collection, Puiforcat lays the groundwork for a silversmith's art of living. Beyond their unmatched expertise in the art of table and flatware, the House reinvents gastronomy at every step, from preparation to setting and on to the time of tasting. Whether in the decorative arts or the “bel-usage”, they aspire to honor their century-old experience in all types of art de vivre.