1920 Muller Frères France Hair Receiver

Step back into the golden age of French Art Deco with this exquisite open-top hair receiver by Muller Frères Lunéville. Crafted from softly mottled green and blue verre nuage glass (cloud glass), this piece captures the flowing organic forms and naturalistic color palette of Art Nouveau, while hinting at the emerging refined simplicity of early 20th-century Art Deco. Designed to collect loose hair strands and pins before hairstyling, the hair receiver was much more than a practical vanity accessory; it played a vital role in the intimate rituals of hair art. Women saved their hair to create intricate keepsakes, such as lace or jewelry, sometimes even fashioned into elaborate bouquets and framed works of art, symbolizing love, memory, and beauty.

Period: Circa 1920-1935
Signed/Maker: France (distinctive export "FRANCE" on base of Muller Fres Lunéville, Muller Frères,)
Origin: France
Materials: Glass, spun aluminum
Approximate Dimensions: 2.6 inches (6.5 cm); 4.3 inches (11 cm) in diameter, opening 2.5 inches (6.4 cm)
Decoration: Art Nouveau to Art Deco
Colors: Seafoam Green, Teal Blue, hints of Aqua (softly mottled, oceanic palette)
Condition: Excellent.

The vessel boasts a stout, gently tapering silhouette. Its collar rim is made of spun aluminum, a material that gained popularity in the early 20th century following advancements in metalworking and anodizing techniques. Spun aluminum was valued for its lightweight strength, resistance to corrosion, and clean, modern appearance, all of which aligned with the evolving industrial aesthetic of the 1920s and 1930s. The metal rim also serves to protect the glass rim while adding a refined industrial elegance that reflects the period’s thoughtful blend of artistry and utility. Together, the glass and aluminum create a harmonious balance, making this hair receiver both a practical vanity piece and a desirable collectible.

Produced during the 1920s and 1930s by the esteemed Muller Frères Lunéville studio, this hair receiver was crafted as part of their elegant vanity offerings for the export market. The acid-etched “France” mark on the base features a distinctly styled “F” that is closely associated with Muller Frères and serves as a subtle but reliable indicator of authenticity. This unique script is consistent with marks used by the Lunéville-based glassworks during their expansion in the post–World War I period, when the firm began producing refined, functional objects for a growing export market. This hair receiver remains a coveted addition for collectors of French Art Glass and vintage vanity accessories alike.

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