This stunning Art Deco crystal vanity powder jar was crafted in the 1930s by renowned Czech glassmaker Karl Palda. Featuring sleek geometric lines and elegant craftsmanship, this piece was made during the firm’s most coveted design period (1933–1938).
Made in Haida, Nový Bor, Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), this collectible jar can be used as a powder jar or trinket box. It makes a beautiful accent on any vanity, dresser, or Art Deco display.
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 inches H x 4 inches W
Weight: 10 oz.
Materials: Crystal, enamel, metal hardware, and fabric bulb
Technique: Mold-blown crystal blanks with hand-cut geometric facets, acid-etching, and enameled details
Colorway: Black and Clear
Pattern: Geometric
Style: Art Deco
Condition: There are three tiny nicks (one on the lid edge, two on the bowl lip) and typical bottom wear consistent with age. There is a small nick in the black enamel on the top of the stopper. Please view all close-up photos. Retains its original matching lid.
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.
