Immerse yourself in the rich elegance of early 20th-century French glass with this exquisite Le Verre Français cabinet vase. A rare jewel for collectors of Art Deco and fine decorative arts, this petite masterpiece captures the essence of a bygone era characterized by bold colors, refined craftsmanship, and understated luxury. Standing just 5.5 inches tall, it is a particularly rare example of the cabinet vase format, prized for its compact size that allows it to stand out in any collection or display setting.
Period: Circa 1922-25
Signed/Maker: Le Verre Français, with etched signature on pedestal and early tricolor Berlingot cane (Schneider Glassworks, Charles and Ernest Schneider)
Origin: France (Épinay-sur-Seine, just outside Paris)
Size Classification: Small; Cabinet Size
Approximate Dimensions: Height 5.5 inches (14 cm)
Decoration: Art Deco, "Mirettes" Series ("Peepers/Little Eyes" series - a playful French pun meaning "Feast for the Eyes")
Colors: Orange, Blue, Yellow
Condition: Very Good, with a shallow chip at the rim and some flea bites, as shown in the images.
The vase features the beloved Mirettes pattern, with stylized leaf and seedpod motifs expertly rendered in acid-etched cameo glass. Its strong silhouette and vibrant colors make it an eye-catching cabinet or display piece.
The etched signature Le Verre Français is visible on the pedestal, accompanied by a distinctive feature in the foot: a thin strip of red, white, and blue glass known as the tricolor cane or Berlingot. Used only on early examples, this fused glass rod was a mark of both French national pride and authenticity, indicating the vase was made in France specifically for the domestic market and under the highest workshop standards.
This vase was created by the renowned Schneider Glassworks, led by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Épinay-sur-Seine, just outside Paris. Charles Schneider, trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and influenced by the École de Nancy, brought an innovative and expressive energy to glass design. Le Verre Français was his more accessible line, vibrant and modern, aimed at capturing the postwar Art Deco spirit. Today, these works are prized for their artistry, historical significance, and unmistakable style. This vase is not only a decorative object but also a tangible fragment of French design history.
This particular design is referenced and reproduced in the authoritative book Charles Schneider, Le Verre Français - Charder by Marie-Christine Joulin and Gerold Maier (Wißner-Verlag, Augsburg, 2004), pages 111-112.
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