A single edition vessel where French toile tradition meets material modernity. This bowl carries the pastoral narratives of 18th century printed textiles, its scenic vignettes rendered onto stonemax resin that unites storytelling charm with antibacterial precision.
Classic toile imagery unfolds across cream backgrounds: shepherdesses tend flocks beneath willow trees, couples converse in garden settings, rustic architecture frames bucolic scenes. Rendered in single-colour linework, traditionally Jouy blue or sepia, the composition creates visual poetry through repeating tableaux that capture an idealised countryside. Each vignette maintains the delicate engraving quality that characterised Oberkampf's original copper-plate prints, where fine lines built dimension and shadow. The pattern wraps the bowl's form with narrative continuity, inviting the eye to wander between scenes as one would read illustrated stories.
This bowl descends from toile de Jouy, the printed cotton fabric produced near Versailles from 1760 onwards, when Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf revolutionised French textile production. His pastoral scenes became symbols of French refinement, adorning everything from curtains to upholstery in aristocratic homes. The single edition ensures this particular arrangement of vignettes exists solely on this vessel. Machine production creates the seamless non-porous surface that stonemax resin demands, whilst honouring a decorative tradition where printed narratives transformed functional textiles into cultural artifacts.
Stonemax resin offers what ceramic interpretations of toile could not sustain: a completely sealed surface rejecting moisture and bacterial penetration, anti-bacterial properties embedded within the material itself, and resistance to the crazing and staining that plagued decorative pottery. Hand washing preserves both the hygienic integrity and the printed scene's fine details. The smooth composition releases food particles and oils without retention, never developing the surface degradation or porous patches that compromised historical ceramics.
This bowl serves spaces valuing French country aesthetics and narrative decoration. Use it on kitchen tables for breakfast biscuits, place it in guest rooms holding soaps and small amenities, or position it on console tables where keys and correspondence gather. Its toile pattern complements gingham fabrics, painted furniture, and interiors where French provincial style creates relaxed elegance.
What It Offers:
- Single edition toile de Jouy print, exclusive to this piece
- Stonemax resin with inherent anti-bacterial protection
- Non-porous surface for superior hygiene and maintenance
- Classic pastoral vignettes in traditional toile style
- Smooth material for effortless cleaning
- Suitable for French country interiors and functional use
Dimensions & Details: Material: Stonemax resin Origin: Contemporary design inspired by French toile de Jouy tradition Construction: Machine-made Design: Repeating pastoral scenes with shepherdesses, gardens, and architecture Colour: Single-colour linework on cream background (blue or sepia variations) Edition: Single edition, one print per product Suitable for: Kitchen tables, guest rooms, console tables, French provincial interiors
Caring for Your Bowl: Hand wash with gentle soap and lukewarm water. The non-porous surface releases residue immediately without affecting the printed imagery. Avoid dishwasher to preserve the toile pattern's delicate linework and narrative clarity.
Bring This Home French pastoral storytelling captured in a vessel where 18th century charm meets modern hygiene.
Designer Bowls
- Hygienic stonemax resin
- Anti-bacterial properties
- Non-porous surface
- Smooth easy clean material
- Handmade to order
Hand wash only.
