cakestand
Classification
ceramics
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through bequest of Dona Guimaraes and from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund
Accession Number
1993-124-7
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of 19th-century French tableware with this elegant *cakestand* fromivuyt & Cie, a esteemed porcelain manufacturer established around 1818 in Bernay, Normandy. Dating to circa 1880, ceramic piece exemplifies the firm's reputation for producing high-quality, durable porcelain for everyday luxury. Pillivuyt & Cie specialized in finely crafted dinnerware and serving items, blending industrial precision with neoclassical elegance, which made their products popular across Europe and America during the Victorian era. Cake stands like this one were essential for the rising...