Blackand Clear Crystal Karl Palda 1930s Art Deco Crystal Atomizer with bulb.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, view side 1.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, view side 2.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, view side 3.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, view side 4.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, close up of tiny nics on base edge. minor wear on enamel.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, close up of tiny nic on edge at corner.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, view of base.
Black Karl Palda 1930s Art Deco Crystal Atomizer, close-up of fittings.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, unassembled showing stem is stripped out and does not fit, but is included.
Unassembled view from above.
Black Karl Palda 1930s Art Deco Crystal Atomizer video in a rotating display.
Blackand Clear Crystal Karl Palda 1930s Art Deco Crystal Atomizer with bulb.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, view side 1.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, view side 2.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, view side 3.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, view side 4.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, close up of tiny nics on base edge. minor wear on enamel.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, close up of tiny nic on edge at corner.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, view of base.
Black Karl Palda 1930s Art Deco Crystal Atomizer, close-up of fittings.
1930s Karl Palda Perfume Atomizer, unassembled showing stem is stripped out and does not fit, but is included.
Unassembled view from above.
Black Karl Palda 1930s Art Deco Crystal Atomizer video in a rotating display.
Karl Palda

1930s Black Art Deco Perfume Atomizer - Czechoslovakia

$200.00
/
Shipping calculated at checkout.

This striking Art Deco crystal perfume atomizer is attributed to renowned Bohemian designer Karl Palda and was crafted in Haida (now Nový Bor, Czech Republic) during the 1930s. Known for his innovative geometric glasswork, Palda produced highly collectible pieces that defined Czech Art Deco style. This substantial scent bottle features bold black enamel details and geometric acid-etching, giving the piece depth and visual drama.

Item Specifics

Date: c. 1933-38
Period: Art Deco
Country of Origin: Haida, Nový Bor, Bohemia (now the Czech Republic)
Artist/Maker: Karl Palda

Size Classification: Small
Dimensions: 3 3/4" H x 3 3/4" W x 2 1/2 D
Weight: 1 lb. 2 oz.
Materials: Crystal, enamel, metal hardware, and fabric bulb
Technique: Mold-blown crystal blanks with hand-cut geometric facets and enameled details
Colorway: Black and Clear
Pattern: Geometric
Style: Art Deco

Condition:

Overall Visual Condition: Very good vintage display condition with rich contrast on the black enamel and crisp geometric acid-etching. Minimal surface wear on the enamel.

Flaws to Note: There are tiny, inconspicuous flea bites along the base edge and outer lower corner (see close-up photos).

Hardware & Fittings: The atomizer plating shows age-related wear, with visible evidence of oxidation and wear on the fitting around the bottle opening.

Mechanics & Functionality: Sold strictly as a display/vanity piece. The internal mechanics are not in working order; the glass rod is stripped out and does not stay attached (it is included with the bottle, but will not stay connected).

Extras: Includes a decorative atomizer bulb (non-original).

Historical Background

Manufactured in the Czech Republic in the 1930s by glassmaker Karl Palda. The firm of Karl Palda was founded in 1888 in Haida, Nový Bor, Bohemia (now the Czech Republic). The most coveted pieces produced by Palda are the innovative Art Deco, geometric designs, such as this one, made between 1933 and 1938. Utilizing master-crafted mold-blown crystal blanks enhanced by heavy hand-cutting and vivid enamel work, this exquisite piece captures the absolute height of European modernist luxury.

MORE FROM OUR COLLECTION

Recently viewed

Back to 1930s