Jean Puiforcat

Jean Puiforcat
Born(1897-08-05)5 August 1897
Died20 October 1945(1945-10-20) (aged 48)
NationalityFrench
Known forThe "most important French Art Deco silversmith."
StyleArt Deco

Jean Elysée Puiforcat (pronounced pwee-for-KAH) (5 August 1897 – 20 October 1945) was a French silversmith, sculptor and designer. Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia calls Puiforcat the "most important French Art Deco silversmith."