Josef Inwald Art Deco Glass Vase With Cherry Motif

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Joseph Inwald frosted satin glass vase produced by Rudolfova Huť, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s–1940s. This Art Deco example features the sought-after … Read more Joseph Inwald frosted satin glass vase produced by Rudolfova Huť, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s–1940s. This Art Deco example features the sought-after “Cherry” motif with deeply molded pendant fruit and serrated foliage wrapping continuously around the cylindrical tapered body.

Executed in frosted lead glass with an acid-etched satin finish, the piece demonstrates the technical refinement associated with interwar Bohemian pressed glass production. The relief molding creates substantial dimensionality, allowing light to move across the surface with unusual softness and depth.

Often compared stylistically to contemporaneous French decorative glass, Inwald’s work remains highly regarded for balancing sculptural ornament with disciplined form. See less