Art Deco Funnel-Shaped Vase in Blown Glass & Chrome Mount, 1920s

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Art Deco Cornucopia Vase, Centerpiece, Blown Glass Bowl – Circa 1930

An elegant and rare cornucopia vase, its proportions also … Read more Art Deco Cornucopia Vase, Centerpiece, Blown Glass Bowl – Circa 1930

An elegant and rare cornucopia vase, its proportions also allow it to be displayed as a centerpiece. This Art Deco period presentation bowl (circa 1930) offers a striking contrast between the softness of its color and the geometric rigor of its lines.

The flared silhouette in an inverted cone, the geometric repetition of the decoration, and the combination of glass and chrome are typical features of the 1930s.

The blown glass body is adorned with a delicate and soft pink hue.

A color typical of art glass from the 1930s.

It features a prominent relief decoration of scales or crescents, beautifully capturing the light.

The hand-opened neck flares into a very fluid, scalloped corolla, a testament to the quality of glassblowing during the interwar period.

The piece is firmly anchored to an elegant, stepped, chromed metal circular base with a cyma molding, typical of modernist productions of the period (in the style of creations by Atelier d'Art La Maîtrise or the Jean Noverdy workshops).

A central screw mechanism connects the body to its original base.

with its architectural silhouette and soft, gentle, understated, and natural palette, this piece of tableware will integrate perfectly into a chic contemporary interior, a minimalist decor, or a refined setting inspired by the great interior designers of the 1930s. A very attractive piece, particularly sought after today for its "boudoir chic" appeal.

Attribution clue:

Three major names from the interwar period, renowned for their blown glass vases and bowls mounted on chromed metal, stand out:
La Maîtrise, founded by Maurice Dufrêne: In the 1930s, this art workshop produced exclusive blown glass pieces in collaboration with renowned glassmakers, frequently mounted on stepped, geometric bases in chromed or nickel-plated metal.
Jean Noverdy (Dijon): This famous Art Deco glassmaker worked extensively with tinted blown glass (often pink, amber, or two-tone). While his chandelier shades are widely known, he also produced vases and centerpieces mounted on chromed metal or wrought iron bases. The Verreries des Hanots (or Holophane): Although specializing in molded glass, they had high-end glassblowing workshops that produced art pieces with thick, satin-finished walls, mounted on metal bases for leading Parisian fashion designers and decorators.

Period: Circa 1930 – Art Deco Period
Style: Modernist / Ocean Liner Line / Minimalist / Vintage
Key Feature: Strong visual and aesthetic presence thanks to its wide cone-shaped bowl, a perfect combination of pink and silver, timeless and classic for elegant interiors.

Origin: France or Belgium
Condition:
Very good condition. No chips or cracks on the glass, but some air bubbles inside and out. The neck, the most fragile area, is free of chips, which is a major plus.
There are some minor signs of wear on the base, see photo.
The chrome on the base is in excellent condition, shiny and free of pitting.

Dimensions:
Total height: 19 cm
Diameter at the neck: 25 cm
Diameter of the metal base: 16.50 cm
Height of the plinth: 4 cm
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