Art Nouveau and Art Deco glass objects – vases, carafes & more
With this elegant perfume bottle, ART FLAGEY offers another bottle from Bohemian glass production of the 1920s and 1930s.
The bottle is characteristically made of high-quality, cut crystal glass combined with striking decoration and a distinctive shape.
The shape of the body is dynamic, asymmetrical, and very modern for its time. The surface of the glass is decorated with a deep cut that combines geometric and stylized patterns: broad, curved lines create flowing movements. The contrast between the clear, cut surfaces and the matte and engraved parts of the decoration with black solder painting is a typical feature of the Art Deco era.
The bottle is crowned by a solid, faceted chalice or tulip stopper, whose size and edges underscore the modern overall aesthetic.
Bohemian Glass Art and Karel Palda
Due to its characteristic formal language and the combination of geometric cuts with dark accents, this bottle can be attributed to Bohemian (Czech) glass art.
It follows the stylistic tradition of famous designers such as Karel Palda, whose workshops were known worldwide for their avant-garde and contrasting Art Deco designs.
Karel Palda (Karl Palda) operated his glass factory in Haida (Nový Bor), Bohemia, in the 1920s and 1930s and was famous for his bold design. To create a strong visual contrast, Palda primarily relied on the combination of geometric cuts and black enamel or black solder-painted decoration.
The bottle exudes the refined and luxurious, yet modernist aesthetic characteristic of Palda's work, making it a fine collector's item.
