Vintage Art Deco Moser Glass Vase by Josef Hoffmann, 1920s

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A commanding presence in any interior, this heavy amethyst crystal vase is a fine example of the Art Deco aesthetic … Read more A commanding presence in any interior, this heavy amethyst crystal vase is a fine example of the Art Deco aesthetic as interpreted by one of the period's most influential designers. Attributed to Josef Hoffmann — the celebrated Viennese architect and co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte — and produced by Moser, the prestigious Bohemian glassworks founded in Karlsbad in 1857, this piece unites bold, architecturally-inspired form with the exceptional quality of material for which Moser is renowned.

The deep amethyst crystal is rich and saturated, with a depth of colour that shifts beautifully in changing light. The brutalist silhouette — weighty, geometric, and uncompromising — is entirely characteristic of Hoffmann's design philosophy and of the broader Art Deco movement of the 1920s.

Moser glass is among the most collectible of all European crystal, held in museum collections worldwide and prized for its uncompromising quality. Josef Hoffmann's designs for the glassworks represent a significant chapter in the history of applied arts. This vase is a distinguished example — substantial, rare, and in excellent overall condition. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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