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Since 1768, our story

1768, the founding of the manufacture.

The Revol manufacture has been based in the Drôme department since its creation in 1768. For nine generations, the culinary porcelain company has been led by the same family – the Revols, then the Bourgonnes, followed by the Loïres, and finally the Passots – whose origins trace back to the 17th century.

The Revol family has been made up of manufacturers, traders, merchants, and master faience makers from father to son. While genealogy places this family in the north of Drôme, archaeology demonstrates its regional roots extending to the city of Lyon. There, Pierre Revol's family (1742-1785) established faience workshops during the 18th century, where he was trained in the craft. 


 At the age of 26, Pierre moved to the northern Drôme, to Ponsas, to marry Magdeleine Carrier (1748-1833), who herself came from a long line of faience makers. Together, they established their first workshop in Ponsas in 1768. The soil in the Drôme des Collines region is particularly favorable for working with clay: it contains high-quality clays and sands, but most importantly, kaolin deposits, which allow the creation of more durable pieces. 


Thus, Pierre and Magdeleine Revol are the founders of the company, established in 1768, which they named Revol, a name that each of their descendants has continued. Despite the change of surname with the introduction of sons-in-law Bourgogne and Passot into the Revol lineage, all the leaders have maintained a strong sense of family tradition, dedicated to the craft and the company. 

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255 years of production

The history of taste and consumption, along with changing trends, have influenced the production of specific pieces at each era. 

 However, the REVOL manufacture has always maintained a dual production of custom markets (bottles for alcohol and decorative items) and culinary tableware for the art of dining. 

1768 – 1830s
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Healthy products for everyone The first productions were made of fine stoneware. These are crucibles for chemistry, pharmacy and goldsmithing, beer jugs and domestic porter which are manufactured at an affordable price, because the objective of the time is to provide "healthy products for all".
1870s – 1910s
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Decorative arts and custom pieces In the 1870s, the question of decor took a new place in production. Maison Revol innovates with a new stamp decoration process which allows pieces to be decorated in series. The “Saint-Uze blues” are enjoying great success. The The end of the 19th century was also marked by tailor-made productions, mainly decorative such as pendant lights, as well as perfume bottles with flowery decorations.
1930s – 1940s
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Food packaging and advertising items The interwar period was marked by two markets. On the one hand, the manufacturing of food packaging, such as Danone yogurt pots, or Maille mustard pots. On the other hand, the manufacture of advertising items, for Lustucru pasta, Bastos cigarettes for example or even the Ricard anisette, whose yellow pitcher marks the collective memory of the French bistro.
1950s – 1970s
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Custom markets and design Maison Revol becomes an expert in the production of bottles for liquorists. She then had the designs created by artists, and continued to produce advertising items for Anisette Ricard, and various brands of beer, champagne, wine, liqueur, etc. From 1955, the House also created bottles for Berger perfume diffusers; a long collaboration, marked by the elegance and simplicity of the models offered. In parallel with these tailor-made markets, Maison Revol is developing its production of tableware. She already worked with designers, notably the famous Jean Luce who designed for her between 1951 and 1953.
1980s – 2000s
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From oven to table The bottle market intensified from 1984 thanks to bottles made for whiskey brands such as Chivas, Johnnie Walker, but also cognac, such as Rémy Martin and Hennessy. At the same time, the House is developing its manufacturing of culinary porcelain for the hotel and catering industry. Entire ranges are produced for professionals, and specific collections are created, notably for chef Régis Marcon.
From 2000 to Today
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Technical mastery at the service of sustainable design The last twenty years have developed this dual production: tailor-made markets and own collections. The innovation, technical mastery and creativity of this French production attract the luxury industries. Maison Revol develops tailor-made markets for them in the world of bottles and interior decoration. At the same time, the House is increasing its design and R&D expertise, benefitting from a sustained pace of creation. Collaborations with renowned designers are regular and give rise to renewed tableware collections, requested by international Chefs.
255 ans de production

The future in heritage

Convinced that history is a wonderful source of inspiration for building the future, and aware of the rarity of its heritage, the REVOL manufacture created a "Historical Heritage" department in 2011.

This department's goal is to preserve, study, and showcase the collections of the REVOL manufacture. These collections are housed at the heart of the factory, in the former earth cellars. 


They include 25,000 ceramic pieces, with the oldest dating back to around 1800, 8,000 plaster molds made and stored in the factory since 1903, 4 kilometers of handwritten or iconographic archives, 2,000 graphic art pieces such as models and sketches, and various industrial tools that testify to the company’s production. 


 The REVOL manufacture is a member of the international association of the Hénokiens, which brings together family-owned and bicentennial companies. For its strong ties to the region and the exceptional nature of its craftsmanship, the REVOL manufacture has been awarded the "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" label since 2012. 


 Through the promotion of the history of the REVOL manufacture, the REVOL historical heritage department aims to share the story of French industry, creativity, tastes, customs, and consumption patterns with a wider audience. 

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