From the mid-1890s onwards, Mintons made major contributions to Art Nouveau ceramics with a fine range of slip-trailed majolica ware, many designed by Marc-Louis Solon's son Leon Solon and his colleague John Wadsworth. Leon Solon was hired by Mintons after his work was published in the hugely influential design magazine The Studio and he worked for the company from 1895–1905, including a brief stint as Art Director.
Starting in the mid-1890s, Mintons significantly enhanced its contributions to Art Nouveau ceramics with exquisite slip-trailed majolica ware. Many designs were created by Marc-Louis Solon's son Leon Solon and his colleague John Wadsworth. After his work was featured in The Studio, a highly influential design magazine, Leon Solon joined Mintons from 1895 to 1905, including a temporary role as Art Director.