1930 Schlevogt & Hoffmann Dragonfly Cabinet Vase

This vase embodies the refined elegance and sculptural grace that define the finest examples of Bohemian Art Deco glass. The contrast between the frosted body and clear crystal neck draws the eye, while the delicate band of dragonflies encircling the piece adds a dynamic, rhythmic touch. Compact yet striking, it offers a perfect blend of subtlety and sophistication, ideal for a collector who appreciates understated luxury and expert craftsmanship from the early 20th century.

Period: Circa 1930
Signed/Maker: unsigned, Schlevogt & Hoffmann (Heinrich Hoffmann and Curt Schlevogt)
Origin: Bohemia (now the Czech Republic)
Size Classification: Small, Cabinet Size
Approximate Dimensions: 3 3/4 inches tall
Decoration: Art Deco, Nature, Dragonfly
Colors: Clear, Frosted
Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or repairs.

This rare small vase dates to the 1930s and is attributed to the renowned Bohemian glassmakers Heinrich Hoffmann and Curt Schlevogt. It features a frosted body with a continuous molded band of delicate dragonflies in soft relief, tapering gracefully into a clear crystal neck. The vase is unsigned, which is typical for pieces of this period and origin. The artistry speaks for itself. The insect motif here is unmistakably dragonfly, rendered with a blend of natural inspiration and Art Deco stylization. Unlike the more widely seen colored or malachite glass variants, this clear and frosted version is considerably rarer.

Heinrich Hoffmann and Curt Schlevogt were pivotal figures in Bohemian Art Deco glass, both deeply inspired by Lalique’s innovations yet bringing their own Central European refinement to pressed crystal forms. Hoffmann, renowned for his elegant figural and vanity pieces, passed much of his aesthetic vision to Schlevogt, who later developed the famed Ingrid line. Together, their early works, such as this finely molded vase, precede the establishment of the Dresna firm, where original molds and designs were reinterpreted in subsequent decades. Owning this piece means holding a rare example of their original 1930s artistry, a refined testament to the craftsmanship and innovation that would later evolve under the Dresna name.

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