Retro Modern Cmielow Dogs

Fox Terrier

When premier shelter blogger Grace Bonney picks a dog, I take notice. Grace, who’s gorgeous Design * Sponge sets a standard for us all, recently visited Eden & Eden in SF, a store she describes as “oozing a genuine love of beautiful objects.” And after three days of indecision, she decided to purchase one item — a Cmielow Fox Terrier.

Cmielow figurines at Eden & Eden

The Polish town of Cmielow has porcelain factories that date back to 1790. In the late 50’s and early 60’s renowned artists such as Lubomiren Tomaszewski, Hanna Orthwein, Henryk Jedrasiak, Mieczyslaw Naruszewicz designed modern figurines that were influenced by the works of Picasso and Henry Moore. These highly sought after pieces soon became harder and harder to find as the factory’s production declined and eventually stopped.

Now, new owners have recovered the original molds (from the basement) and are making these wonderful works of art again. Each one is crafted by hand, signed, and shipped with a certificate of authenticity. England’s Blue Poppy Art is one of the top wholesalers of Cmielow. They issue 2 limited editions each year, a catalogue upon request, and they are happy to sell retail if you contact them directly.

Collie

Borzoi

Poodle

Bedlington Terrier

Dachshund

Whippet