THE FRENCH POTTER
Yannick Fourbet is The French Potter, whose quality craftsmanship and artistry reflects his rich and varied history.
After beginning his artistic career in France as an antique dealer, Yannick became an owner of the notable Poterie Le Chene Vert in Anduze, France’s finest pottery-producing region. Drawing on ancient traditions, Yannick formed his reputation as the pre-eminent potter, not only in Anduze but throughout France and the world.
Yannick’s consummate skills and highly desirable pots led to him exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show and featuring at Maison Objet Paris. He and his works also appeared regularly at the antique markets in southern France, and his vases have been chosen to adorn the prestigious French properties of Christian Dior’s Cote d’Azur home, Château de La Colle Noire and the Palace of Versailles.
In 2018, The French Potter moved to New Zealand, bringing his beautiful vases and artistic vision to the southern hemisphere’s home-owners and pottery lovers.
He settled with his family among the spectacularly rugged mountains of Central Otago and created his custom-built atelier among Domaine Rewa’s vineyards.
With an offering augmented by the classic Anduze vases and photofores imported from the family-owned atelier in southern France, Yannick continues to handcraft his stunning, timeless and unique pottery for homes, country estates and businesses across the world.
Create your own bespoke collection of works with The French Potter:
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Begin your journey to crafting a bespoke collection with The French Potter. Start with a selection from over ten different pot shapes and their various sizes.
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Colour options are endless, however we have a few recommendations that have stood the test of time over a few centuries. The French Potter will guide you in your journey to create a colour palate that matches your garden, landscape and architecture.
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From a family crest, or simple initials as selected by Christian Dior choose from a wide variety of decors to become the centrepiece of our pottery works.
Please view the below gallery of French Potter’s most popular styles.
Contact The French Potter
Please note, The French Potter’s atelier is not open to the public.
Viewings and consultation by appointment only - please get in touch with us via email.