Bauhaus Felicitas Vase in Tourmaline Glass by Richard Lauke for VLG Weißwasser, 1939

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Richard lauke – “felicitas” – vereinigte lausitzer glaswerke, 1939 – the “small”

introduction

original glass vase “felicitas” made of smoky … Read more Richard lauke – “felicitas” – vereinigte lausitzer glaswerke, 1939 – the “small”

introduction

original glass vase “felicitas” made of smoky gray tourmaline glass, designed in 1939 by richard lauke and manufactured by vereinigte lausitzer glaswerke (vlg) in weißwasser/upper lusatia.

a characteristic example of german glass modernism of the late 1930s, combining the geometric forms of classical modernism with a decorative, ly structured surface.

object

the vase is distinguished by its bulbous, almost spherical shape with pronounced, horizontally encircling glass ribs.

the slightly flared rim provides an attractive finish to the strictly structured form. The ribbing creates varied reflections depending on the angle of the light and a unique depth effect in the smoky gray glass.

the balanced proportions and understated elegance lend the design a timeless appeal.

design and production

richard lauke designed the "felicitas" model in 1939 for the vereinigte lausitzer glaswerke (united lausitz glassworks) in weißwasser.

the vlg was one of the leading german glass manufacturers of the modern era. Wilhelm wagenfeld also worked for the company and, with his functional and formally minimalist designs, significantly influenced the development of german industrial glass.

the "felicitas" vase stands in this design tradition, combining a clear geometric form with the decorative effect of the profiled glass body.

reference: lausitzer glas, 1987, p. 79.

material and origin

design: richard lauke

model: "felicitas"

manufacturer: vereinigte lausitzer glaswerke (vlg), weißwasser

year of design: 1939

period of production: 1930s

origin: germany

material: smoky gray tourmaline glass

style: bauhaus-influenced modernism / art deco

dimensions

height: approx. 11 cm
diameter: approx. 12.5 cm

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