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HVORFOR VÆLGE FRANSKE VINTAGE PRODUKTER

  • AUTHENTICITY

    Old French products have soul and history.

    A rich cultural heritage means that each product carries a proud tradition, which adds depth and authenticity.

    These are things created to be used, loved, and preserved through generations.

  • QUALITY & DESIGN

    French quality is meticulous craftsmanship that is about more than just function – it is about tradition, details and timeless design.

    Each product is created with a focus on durability, carefully selected materials and the characteristic French expression.

  • ATMOSPHERE

    French products not only create functionality, but also a very special atmosphere at the table, in the bistro and in the home. They invite to cosiness, elegance and presence, where every detail contributes to an inviting atmosphere.

FRANSKE KRUKKER – FRA CONFITKRUKKER TIL KLASSISKE OPBEVARINGSKRUKKER

French jars ooze rustic charm while maintaining a functional design. Our range spans from the classic beautiful confit jars that have been used for centuries to store duck fat and food - to elegant and decorative glazed jars.

Hos Fransk Brocante stammer alle vores krukker fra Frankrig og især vores confitkrukker fra Gascogne-området, hvor glasuren ofte har mørkere gule nuancer og til tider med lidt grønligt skær.

    Opdag vores håndplukkede udvalg af franske krukker, gamle terracotta krukker og antikke blomsterkrukker – perfekt til både inde og ude.

    See our selection of French pots. 

    Antikke franske confitkrukker i terracotta

    CONFITKRUKKER – POT À GRAISSE

    Ordet confit stammer fra det franske confire, som betyder “at konservere”.
    De klassiske fransk confitkrukker - også kendt som pots à graisse stammer fra det sydvestlige Frankrig, især regionerne Gascogne og Dordogne og blev oprindelig anvendt til at opbevare confiteret ande- og svinekød.

    Kødet blev dækket med fedt og lagt i krukken, for ekstra holdbarhed. En tradition der daterer tilbage til 1700-tallet. 

    The jars are characterized by the fact that they are glazed on the inside and on the upper part of the outside, partly to make them easy to clean, but also to let the clay breathe on the lower part. The glaze is either yellow, green or slightly honey-colored. 

    I dag bruger man ikke længere confitkrukkerne til madopbevaring men derimod som dekoration i køkkenet eller i haven. 

     

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    Novia Lyon krukke med stempel i bunden

    POPULARITET & ANVENDELSE

    Confit jars and French jars in general are loved far beyond the borders of France today - not only for their history, but also for their unique aesthetics.

    Each jar is handmade and has its own expression, often with beautiful patina, traces of use and variations in the glaze, crazing over time, etc. - they obviously tell a story of many years of life in French country kitchens. Authenticity and uniqueness that you can't buy with new products. 

    At the same time, the old French pots fit perfectly into a modern interior. Their warm colors and rusticity create a contrast to the minimalist design we see especially in the Nordic countries.

    Samlere af især confitkrukker og marmeladekrukker, går efter originale glasurer og patina - og for nogle med originale mærkater.

    Det er ofte sådan, at jo ældre krukkerne er, jo smukkere er de også på grund af den autentiske patinering. 

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    Gammel fransk krukke med grøn glasur

    PRISER

    The price of old French jars varies greatly depending on size, age, condition, color and especially rarity. 

    Nedenfor er med udgangspunkt i ler- og confitkrukker.

    • Små gule marmeladekrukker: 250 – 900 kr.
    • Mindre confitkrukker (20–25 cm): 850 – 2.500 kr.
    • Store confitkrukker (30–40 cm): 1.200–3.000 kr.
    • Sjældne farver / særlige glasurer: 3.000–6.000+ kr.

    I Frankrig koster de små confitkrukker (under 15 cm) mere end de store - ene og alene af den årsag, at de er meget svære at få fat på og udvalget er mindre. Størrelsen gjorde at de lettere blev smadret og derefter kasseret.

    The most sought-after old French confit jars are those that are many years old (17th and 19th century) and have an unusual color or glaze. 

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    Franske vintage krukker

    FAQ - OFTE STILLEDE SPØRGSMÅL OM KRUKKER OG CONFITKRUKKER

    Jar

    Hvilke typer af franske krukker sælger Fransk Brocante?

    Our range has two types of French pots. 

    De landlige, hvis man kan kalde dem det. Altså terracotta krukker med forskellige glaseringer, som confitkrukker (pots à graisse), marmeladekrukker (pots à marmelade/pots à confiture), sennupskrukker (pots à moutarde) og opbevaringskrukker (pots de réserve). 

    We also have earthenware jars from de GIEN, Sarreguemines, Digoin, Martres Tolosanes etc. These jars are more refined in their surfaces and shapes as they were not used to preserve food, but rather to store and serve dry goods, flowers or simply as decorative objects. The period for these jars is the 1800s to mid 1900s. 

    How can you determine the age of a confit jar?

    Most early confit jars dating back to the 17th and 19th centuries are often characterized by being assymmetrical and hand-turned. Therefore, there are irregularities in the shape and thickness and they are usually lower and rounder. 

    Glasuren på de ældste krukker er ofte transparent grøn, lys sennepsgul eller honningfarvet og er meget ujævn samt dryp og løbere er tydelige. Fra midten af 1800-tallet bliver glasuren mere ensartet og dækker kun den øverste del af krukken. 

    And the latest 20th century pots are more elegant and uniform in their glazing, with fewer drips and more opaque color.  

     

    Patina - hvor meget?

    For all time periods there are signs of age. This is inevitable when many of the pots are antique. The natural patina develops over time and also contributes to making the pots unique and desirable. 

    Some pots will have small chips and cracks and often these are not considered flaws but part of the authenticity of the pot. Cracks that don't go all the way through rarely affect appearance or function. As they are collectibles, there will also be jars that have been glued over time - often this does not change the function. 

    Peeling glaze - especially around the rim and handles - is hard to avoid as these are jars that have been lifted and used many times. 

    Hvad bruger man franske confitkrukker til nu?

    French jars today are used for kitchen utensils, as flowerpot dresses, as vases or simply as decorative objects because they have so much charm even when they stand alone. 

    Can they be used outdoors?

    The pots we sell can easily be used outside, but they are not frost-proof, so we recommend bringing them inside during the winter so they can last for many years. 

    We have created a guide on how to care for and maintain your vintage products. There you can read about what we recommend in relation to the different old French jars. 

    Hvorfor er franske krukker så dyre?

    Franske vintagekrukker er håndlavede originaler med historie, ikke masseproducerede kopier.

    De er skabt i små potterier i Sydfrankrig, ofte i 1800-1900-tallet, og hver krukke er unik i form, glasur og patina.

    De gamle glasurer og materialer giver en holdbarhed og dybde, som moderne produktion ikke kan genskabe og patinaen kommer naturligt gennem tid, brug og sol.

    Autenticitet, sjældenhed og håndværk er derfor årsagen til, at prisen er højere end på nye krukker.