Art Déco Flacon crystal, Bohemia

Bohemian Art Deco Crystal Bottle in the Style of Karel Palda

This elegant crystal perfume bottle is a prime example of glassmaking in Bohemia during the Art Deco period of the 1930s and impresses with both its craftsmanship and its aesthetic clarity.

Shape and decorative design:

Made of cut lead crystal, the compact bottle features a clear, faceted form whose refraction of light lends the object exceptional brilliance. The decorative black solder painting — a characteristic decorative technique of Bohemian glass workshops — creates a striking contrast between the transparent crystal and the graphically designed ornaments. The solid, cut glass stopper completes the object formally and emphasizes the architectural character of the design.

See also other bohemian objects in the ART FLAGEY collection.