Early 20th Century Dieulefit Earthenware Coffee Or Chocolate Pot - 9¾"

This early 20th century coffee or chocolate pot from Dieulefit, southeastern France, has the quiet presence of a well loved kitchen piece. Wheel thrown earthenware with a sandy buff body, it carries a rich, mottled brown glaze that pools in soft waves around the ribbed shoulder and cylindrical body. The domed lid with a rounded finial survives, a charming and uncommon detail that completes the form. Dieulefit has a long tradition of robust household pottery, valued for practical shapes and resilient glazes, and this example reflects that heritage. In good, timeworn condition with small glaze losses, light scuffs, and a stable hairline near the lower body, consistent with age and use.

Set it on open shelves in a country kitchen, where its earthy hues enhance wood and stone surfaces. The tactile glaze and genuine form evoke rustic charm while fitting seamlessly into contemporary spaces.