1922-27 Le Verre Français Digitale Fer Forgé Mantel Vase

Made by Le Verre Français between 1922 and 1927, this striking vase features the highly desirable “Digitale” (foxglove) pattern, an Art Deco favorite known for its bold, stylized blooms in vibrant red, pink, and maroon, acid-etched into layered cameo glass over a frosted ground. While the “Digitale” motif is among the most iconic in the Le Verre Français repertoire, what sets this particular piece apart is its mounting: a tall vase form set into a forged iron foot, created by the Schneider atelier's metalworking division.

Period: Circa 1922-1927
Maker: "Le Verre Français" on the foot (Schneider Glassworks, Charles and Ernest Schneider).
Origin: France (Épinay-sur-Seine, just outside Paris)
Size Classification: Large, Mantel Vase
Approximate Dimensions: Height 12 inches
Decoration: Art Deco, "Digitale" Series (Foxgloves Series), Fer Forgé Series
Colors: Orange, Pink, Red, Maroon, Purple, White, Clear
Condition: The knop is mounted to the hand-forged iron base crafted by the Schneider iron atelier and shows signs of damage. The vase is structurally sound overall. Please see the images.

This pairing of a full-sized cameo glass vase with an original Fer Forgé base is exceptionally rare. These dual-medium works, where glass and iron were designed in harmony by the same studio, are seldom seen outside of museum collections or major Art Deco exhibitions. Their production was limited, and examples with this scale and integrity have become highly sought-after among serious collectors.

In folklore, foxgloves were associated with fairies, either worn as their gloves or used for summoning and protection. This ethereal association suits the vase’s elegant form and color palette, which reflect the Schneider brothers’ mastery of material and design.

Provenance: This exceptionally rare vase has remained in the same private family collection through four generations. It has been carefully preserved in its original state, reflecting both its historical integrity and enduring aesthetic value.

Le Verre Français, produced by the Schneider glassworks under Charles and Ernest Schneider, is widely recognized as a pinnacle of early 20th-century French glass artistry. Renowned for bold coloration, exquisite acid-etched decoration, and masterful Art Deco designs, these pieces remain highly prized by collectors worldwide.

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