Art Deco Glass

History of Art Deco Glass

Art Deco first came to prominence in 1925 after an art exhibition in Paris and its popularity grew very fast. The art deco style is primarily a type of elegant design which grew to become dominant in the decorative arts such as fashion, jewelry, textiles, and architecture. The art deco style is an updated look on neo classical styles. It is characterized, by its crisp, symmetrical forms. Merging geometric shapes with contrasting colors, there is a definite modernist, cool feel to it, with influences from cubist painters like Picasso. Collecting glass as well as other pieces, from certain renowned producers who were undeniably masters of their craft, is now a big attraction for collectors. Work produced by these manufacturers has also produced an excellent return on investment. Investing in art deco has even outperformed the returns on stocks and shares in recent years.

Art Deco Glass

The most famous and greatest art deco glass maker is Rene Lalique. He was born in 1860, he started as a jeweler but moved to glass and his main glass production began in 1921. Lalique is most famous for his vases, scent bottles and opalescent colored bowls and figures. He produced over 100 patterns of tableware; particularly appealing were some were some stunning pieces of lighting. Daum Nancy is another notable manufacturer to keep an on: His family produced some superb art deco glass in the early 20th century as well as early acid cut, and vitrified glass.. Daum produced some outstanding, enameled glass pieces and some magnificent and highly collectable polished colored glass knows as “Jades”.] A slightly late producer is Auguste Lergras, whose output is highly collectible manufacturer. He worked at the St Denis Glass in France works in 1864. Around 1900 he began by producing art nouveau style glass. Legras did produce some original styles but the majority of his style was based on styles developed by Lalique. Legras glass collecting is a large growth area, collecting his pieces are particularly popular in France.

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Art Deco Collectibles and Furniture

Art Deco figures and figurines make the most beautiful and collectable of all art deco pieces. Some the most collectable designers are Lorenzl, Chiparus and Colinet . Original 1930s figure made from plaster, speltor or even bronze looks wonderful in virtually any setting. Art deco furniture is also highly sought after; it is characterized by sleek styling, geometric patterns, and industrial materials which were incorporated into art deco designs and finishes. Metal, chrome, plastic or glasses were often combined with wood. Finishes were shiny or glossy. Wood was heavily lacquered and polished to a high sheen. An art deco mirror has a distinctive style which merges geometric and angular shapes,there are many splendid examples to look out for. AS well as the older pieces retro examples can be also be fun and look cool. Art deco works really well with mirrors.

Art Deco has been fascinating collectors for many years and has many fans, if anything, its popularity is still growing, with the value of good pieces increasing in value. Whatever the motivation for buying; aesthetic appeal or investment art deco cannot be ignored.