Poterie Renault, Since 1847

Poterie Renault, Since 1847
Photo by Rocky Luten

Picture it: France, 1847. Poterie Renault launches, producing iconic pottery for hotels and restaurants. Fast forward to 2021, and we visited the since-closed factory, hand-selecting some long-lost heirlooms—they’re limited quantities and found only in our Shop.

Found Treasure

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Vintage French Stoneware Covered Jar

Vintage French Stoneware Covered Jar

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Vintage French Stoneware Egg Cups (Set of 2)

Vintage French Stoneware Egg Cups (Set of 2)

Vintage French Stoneware Small Ruffled Dish

Vintage French Stoneware Small Ruffled Dish

Vintage French Stoneware Creamer

Vintage French Stoneware Creamer

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Vintage French Stoneware Brown Rim Utensil Holder

Vintage French Stoneware Brown Rim Utensil Holder

Vintage French Stoneware White Utensil Holder

Vintage French Stoneware White Utensil Holder

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Vintage French Stoneware Barrel Crock

Vintage French Stoneware Barrel Crock

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Vintage French Stoneware Salt Glaze Planter

Vintage French Stoneware Salt Glaze Planter

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A Peek at Our Trip to France

Meet the Maker: Poterie Renault

Read More About the Iconic Collection

The Timeless Allure of Poterie Renault’s Handmade Kitchen Goods

The Timeless Allure of Poterie Renault’s Handmade Kitchen Goods

This is the Renault family home, right on the factory property in Argent-Sur Sauldre in the Loire Valley.
This is the Renault family home, right on the factory property in Argent-Sur Sauldre in the Loire Valley. Photo by Andrew Weller
Aja Aktay, Senior Merchandiser and Casey Simring, Buyer hand-select the pieces straight from France.
Aja Aktay, Senior Merchandiser and Casey Simring, Buyer hand-select the pieces straight from France. Photo by Andrew Weller
It was like walking through a treasure trove of long lost pottery.
- Casey Simring, Tabletop Buyer
The local French community pitched in to carefully clean and refurbish each and every piece of the collection.
The local French community pitched in to carefully clean and refurbish each and every piece of the collection. Photo by Andrew Weller
The iconic stoneware is durable and safe for the oven—French restaurants have been using it for years.
The iconic stoneware is durable and safe for the oven—French restaurants have been using it for years. Photo by Rocky Luten

More Vintage Gems, Exclusively at Food52

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Vintage French Stoneware Oval Ruffle Baking Dish

Vintage French Stoneware Oval Ruffle Baking Dish

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Vintage French Stoneware Handled Crock

Vintage French Stoneware Handled Crock

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Each piece differs in color based on the amount of salt used in the glaze and where it sits in the 170-year-old-kiln.
- Aja Aktay, Senior Merchandiser
The 170-year-old kiln in Argent-Sur-Sauldre. Fired up to 1200 degrees celsius, the potters would throw salt from the ceiling into the kiln’s buckets, imparting the characteristic salt glaze finish.
The 170-year-old kiln in Argent-Sur-Sauldre. Fired up to 1200 degrees celsius, the potters would throw salt from the ceiling into the kiln’s buckets, imparting the characteristic salt glaze finish. Photo by Andrew Weller
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