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Austrian Art Nouveau  Loetz  Art Glass Vase with Crimped Rim
Austrian Art Nouveau  Loetz  Art Glass Vase with Crimped Rim

Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Art Glass Vase with Crimped Rim

By Loetz Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Art Glass Vase with Crimped Rim  Austria, 20th Century An exquisite

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Iridescent Cobalt Papillion Art Glass Vase
Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Iridescent Cobalt Papillion Art Glass Vase

Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Iridescent Cobalt Papillion Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Frederick Carder Steuben

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Austrian Art Nouveau art glass vase. By Loetz. In the Papillion decor iridescent

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau period iridescent art glass vase By Loetz Austria, Early 20th Century

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Style Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Loetz Style Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Loetz Style Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau style iridescent art glass vase In the manner of Loetz USA, Circa Late

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Oceanik Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Loetz Art Nouveau Oceanik Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Loetz Art Nouveau Oceanik Iridescent Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau period Oceanik iridescent art glass vase By Loetz Austria, Circa 1900

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Iridescent Glass Vase
Loetz Iridescent Glass Vase

Loetz Iridescent Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in New Orleans, LA

's signature luster, this vase exhibits the quintessential Art Nouveau sensibility for which Loetz glass is so

Category

20th Century Czech Bohemian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Loetz Candia Silberiris Art Glass Vase
Antique Loetz Candia Silberiris Art Glass Vase

Antique Loetz Candia Silberiris Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique art glass vase is unsigned but was made by Loetz of Austria in circa 1920 in their

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Vase, Early 1900
Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Vase, Early 1900

Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Vase, Early 1900

By Loetz Glass

Located in Roma, IT

Art Nouveau Loetz Glass vase with Alvin Silver Overlay, realized in Austria in 1900/1910. Very

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Onyx Marbleized Glass Vases, Pair
Loetz Art Nouveau Onyx Marbleized Glass Vases, Pair

Loetz Art Nouveau Onyx Marbleized Glass Vases, Pair

By Loetz Glass

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Art Nouveau period "Onyx" marbleized glass and enamel vases By Loetz Austria

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Loetz  'Astraea' Pattern Art Nouveau Glass Vase
Antique Loetz  'Astraea' Pattern Art Nouveau Glass Vase

Antique Loetz 'Astraea' Pattern Art Nouveau Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Austrian Art Nouveau art glass vase. By Loetz. In the Astraea pattern. With a

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Phenomenon Gre Crete Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Loetz Art Nouveau Phenomenon Gre Crete Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Loetz Art Nouveau Phenomenon Gre Crete Iridescent Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau period Phenomenon Gre Crete iridescent art glass vase with flared rim By

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Kralik/Loetz White Opalescent Textured Art Glass Vase
Kralik/Loetz White Opalescent Textured Art Glass Vase

Kralik/Loetz White Opalescent Textured Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine quality Art Nouveau Austrian or Bohemian opalescent art glass egg shaped vase with

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Loetz Vase Art Nouveau Secessionist Art Glass Phaenomen 6893 Antique Lötz
Loetz Vase Art Nouveau Secessionist Art Glass Phaenomen 6893 Antique Lötz

Loetz Vase Art Nouveau Secessionist Art Glass Phaenomen 6893 Antique Lötz

By Loetz Glass

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Antique Art Nouveau chalice shaped art glass vase created by the Loetz glassworks company, which

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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Luster, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Four Handled Phaenomen Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Loetz Art Nouveau Four Handled Phaenomen Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Loetz Art Nouveau Four Handled Phaenomen Iridescent Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Loetz vase dating from around 1902. This beautiful vase stands on a rounded spread foot with a narrow

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Loetz Art nouveau glass
Rare Loetz Art nouveau glass

Rare Loetz Art nouveau glass

By Loetz Glass

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Rare Loetz Art nouveau glass Artist Loetz (has another signature for export to other markets

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Austrian Loetz Iridescent Art Nouveau Glass Vase Sterling Overlay
Austrian Loetz Iridescent Art Nouveau Glass Vase Sterling Overlay

Austrian Loetz Iridescent Art Nouveau Glass Vase Sterling Overlay

By Loetz Glass

Located in Toledo, OH

Austrian Loetz iridescent art glass vase in papillon finish with sterling silver applied overlay

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Loetz Attributed Peacock Feather Iridescent Miniature Art Glass Vase
Loetz Attributed Peacock Feather Iridescent Miniature Art Glass Vase

Loetz Attributed Peacock Feather Iridescent Miniature Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptional quality Art Nouveau miniature iridescent glass vase, possibly Loetz and dating from

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Loetz Streifen Und Flecken Brass Mounted Art Glass Vase
Loetz Streifen Und Flecken Brass Mounted Art Glass Vase

Loetz Streifen Und Flecken Brass Mounted Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Loetz and dating from around 1900. The thickly made green glass vase has a dimpled body and decorated

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Brass

Bohemia Loetz Art Nouveau Twisted Dephi Glass Vase 1899
Bohemia Loetz Art Nouveau Twisted Dephi Glass Vase 1899

Bohemia Loetz Art Nouveau Twisted Dephi Glass Vase 1899

By Loetz Glass

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A large Loetz Delphi pattern vase in green with a bulbus near spherical top with a large opening

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Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz “Titania” Art Nouveau Green Iridescent Glass Vase with Silver Overlay
Loetz “Titania” Art Nouveau Green Iridescent Glass Vase with Silver Overlay

Loetz “Titania” Art Nouveau Green Iridescent Glass Vase with Silver Overlay

By Loetz Glass

Located in Miami, FL

Loetz “Titania” Art Nouveau Green Iridescent Glass Vase with Silver Overlay, Art Nouveau Loetz

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Loetz Cobalt Papillon Art Nouveau Vase
Loetz Cobalt Papillon Art Nouveau Vase

Loetz Cobalt Papillon Art Nouveau Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

A Loetz Cobalt Papillon Art Glass and Pewter Art Nouveau Vase. Circa 1900 The shapely design

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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pewter

Loetz Art Deco Schaum Glass Vase Model 137 c1935
Loetz Art Deco Schaum Glass Vase Model 137 c1935

Loetz Art Deco Schaum Glass Vase Model 137 c1935

By Loetz Glass

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Loetz Art Deco Schaum glass vase – model 137 Date : c1935 Origin : Austria Bowl Features

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Candia Papillon Art Nouveau Vase
Loetz Candia Papillon Art Nouveau Vase

Loetz Candia Papillon Art Nouveau Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Loetz Iridescent and oil spot Flared Neck Art glass Floriform Goose neck vase. Candia Papillon

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Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Iridescent Glass Vase Attributed to Loetz
Iridescent Glass Vase Attributed to Loetz

Iridescent Glass Vase Attributed to Loetz

By Loetz Glass

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Iridescent glass vase attributed to Loetz origin Austria, circa 1900 perfect condition oily

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Austria 1900 Art Nouveau Miniature Cabinet Vase Blue Iridescent Art Glass
Loetz Austria 1900 Art Nouveau Miniature Cabinet Vase Blue Iridescent Art Glass

Loetz Austria 1900 Art Nouveau Miniature Cabinet Vase Blue Iridescent Art Glass

By Loetz Glass

Located in Miami, FL

glass vase, created by Loetz. Made in Bohemia, Austria during the art nouveau period, back in the turn

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Nouveau Vase, signed by Loetz, 1910
Art Nouveau Vase, signed by Loetz, 1910

Art Nouveau Vase, signed by Loetz, 1910

By Loetz Glass

Located in Zurich, CH

The vase by Loetz from around 1910, features white glass with a red overlay and is intricately

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Iridescent Glass Vase Attr. to Loetz, 1930s
Iridescent Glass Vase Attr. to Loetz, 1930s

Iridescent Glass Vase Attr. to Loetz, 1930s

By Loetz Glass

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage glass vase attr. to Loetz, realized in Austria in the early 20th Century. Excellent

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Pink Iridescent Art Nouveau Glass Vase in the Style of Loetz
Pink Iridescent Art Nouveau Glass Vase in the Style of Loetz

Pink Iridescent Art Nouveau Glass Vase in the Style of Loetz

By Loetz Glass

Located in Hamburg, DE

Elaborate and beautifully designed Art Nouveau vase in the style of Loetz. The glass has a charming

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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair of Loetz Art Nouveau Vases in Amber Glass with Appliquéd Threads
Pair of Loetz Art Nouveau Vases in Amber Glass with Appliquéd Threads

Pair of Loetz Art Nouveau Vases in Amber Glass with Appliquéd Threads

By Loetz Glass

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Pair of Tango Loetz Glass Vases by Michael Powolny Elegant pair of Tango glass vases produced by

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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Green and Iridescent Silver Glass Vase 1950s
Loetz Green and Iridescent Silver Glass Vase 1950s

Loetz Green and Iridescent Silver Glass Vase 1950s

By Loetz Glass

Located in Milano, MI

glass art at an international level. The history of Loetz is characterized by a continuous search for

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Early 20th Century Vase - Loetz - Iridescent Art Glass - Papillon Texture
Early 20th Century Vase - Loetz - Iridescent Art Glass - Papillon Texture

Early 20th Century Vase - Loetz - Iridescent Art Glass - Papillon Texture

By Loetz Glass

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful early 20th-century art glass vase attributed to Loetz, the renowned Bohemian glass

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Loetz Papillon Glass And Van Houten Pewter Vase
Loetz Papillon Glass And Van Houten Pewter Vase

Loetz Papillon Glass And Van Houten Pewter Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Loetz Mixed Cobalt, Green and Red Papillon Glass Vase. A rare mixed color Iridescent papillon Art

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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pewter

Loetz Glass Vase Pink and Orange Iridescent 1950s
Loetz Glass Vase Pink and Orange Iridescent 1950s

Loetz Glass Vase Pink and Orange Iridescent 1950s

By Loetz Glass

Located in Milano, MI

Iridescent orange and pink glass vase by Loetz, made in the 1950s. Ø cm 10 h cm 11 Loetz is a

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique Loetz Iridescent Green Art Nouveau Glass Vases, Bohemian, 1900
Pair of Antique Loetz Iridescent Green Art Nouveau Glass Vases, Bohemian, 1900

Pair of Antique Loetz Iridescent Green Art Nouveau Glass Vases, Bohemian, 1900

By Loetz Glass

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A rare and exquisite pair of antique Loetz iridescent glass vases, made in Bohemia around 1900

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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Loetz Candia Silberiris Glass Vase with Silver Overlay
Loetz Candia Silberiris Glass Vase with Silver Overlay

Loetz Candia Silberiris Glass Vase with Silver Overlay

By Loetz Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Loetz Candia Silberiris Glass Vase with Silver Overlay Circa 1900 Height: 5.2 inches (13.0 cm

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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Bohemian Vase Loetz circa 1902 Iridescent Glass
Bohemian Vase Loetz circa 1902 Iridescent Glass

Bohemian Vase Loetz circa 1902 Iridescent Glass

By Loetz Glass

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

Bohemian glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, Candia Diaspora decoration, ca. 1902

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Loetz Enamelled Arcadia glass vase Bohemian c1898
Loetz Enamelled Arcadia glass vase Bohemian c1898

Loetz Enamelled Arcadia glass vase Bohemian c1898

By Loetz Glass

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Fabulous, good sized, Loetz glass vase in the Arcadia pattern (opal over green) a low bowl/vase

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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Green Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1905
Green Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1905

Green Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1905

By Loetz Glass

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

Bohemian glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, Titania Genre 2534 decoration, ca. 1905

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Loetz Silberiris Candia Iridescent Twin Handled Glass Vase
Loetz Silberiris Candia Iridescent Twin Handled Glass Vase

Loetz Silberiris Candia Iridescent Twin Handled Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Stylish Bohemian Silberiris Candia iridescent glass vase with brown handles by Johann Loetz Witwe

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Loetz Green Glass Vase with Alvin Sterling Silver Overlay
Loetz Green Glass Vase with Alvin Sterling Silver Overlay

Loetz Green Glass Vase with Alvin Sterling Silver Overlay

By Loetz Glass

Located in Miami, FL

A fine quality Art Nouveau style art glass vase, by Loetz the historic glass maker from the

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Iridescent Loetz Glass Vase with Flower Opening, 1940s
Iridescent Loetz Glass Vase with Flower Opening, 1940s

Iridescent Loetz Glass Vase with Flower Opening, 1940s

By Loetz Glass

Located in Milano, MI

Vase in Austrian iridescent Loetz glass, with a shape with a flower opening and colors from purple

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Loetz Vesuvian Candia Iridescent Glass Vase with Tadpoles
Loetz Vesuvian Candia Iridescent Glass Vase with Tadpoles

Loetz Vesuvian Candia Iridescent Glass Vase with Tadpoles

By Loetz Glass

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Stylish Bohemian Vesuvian Candia iridescent glass vase with tadpoles by Johann Loetz Witwe and

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Loetz Glass Vase with Applied Handles, circa 1910
Loetz Glass Vase with Applied Handles, circa 1910

Loetz Glass Vase with Applied Handles, circa 1910

By Loetz Glass

Located in New York, NY

With applied pull design. Signed Loetz.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rounded Papillion Vase by Loetz
Rounded Papillion Vase by Loetz

Rounded Papillion Vase by Loetz

By Loetz Glass

Located in New Orleans, LA

Loetz 1900 Verre de Boheme. Loetz, a leading producer of exceptional art glass in the Art Nouveau style

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Antique 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 358 circa 1900 Art Nouveau
Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 358 circa 1900 Art Nouveau

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 358 circa 1900 Art Nouveau

By Loetz Glass

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

Austrian Jugendstil glass vase manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, Phenomen Genre 358 decoration

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Glass

Materials

Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 358 circa 1900 Art Nouveau
Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 358 circa 1900 Art Nouveau

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 358 circa 1900 Art Nouveau

By Loetz Glass

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

Austrian Jugendstil glass vase manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, Phenomen Genre 358 decoration

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Glass

Materials

Glass

Loetz Silberiris Gold Iridescent Two Handled Art Nouveau Vase
Loetz Silberiris Gold Iridescent Two Handled Art Nouveau Vase

Loetz Silberiris Gold Iridescent Two Handled Art Nouveau Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Loetz Silberiris Gold Iridescent Two Handled Art Nouveau Vase A lovely Loetz Silberiris vase with

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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Glass Vase with Sterling Silver Overlay, circa 1900
Loetz Glass Vase with Sterling Silver Overlay, circa 1900

Loetz Glass Vase with Sterling Silver Overlay, circa 1900

By Loetz Glass

Located in New York, NY

Loetz Glass vase with sterling silver overlay, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Federzeichnung Octopus Vase by Loetz
Federzeichnung Octopus Vase by Loetz

Federzeichnung Octopus Vase by Loetz

By Loetz Glass

Located in New Orleans, LA

This important Federzeichnung, which translates to pen drawing, glass vase by Loetz features the

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Antique 19th Century Czech Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Small Enamelled Arcadia glass vase Bohemian c1900
Loetz Small Enamelled Arcadia glass vase Bohemian c1900

Loetz Small Enamelled Arcadia glass vase Bohemian c1900

By Loetz Glass

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Fabulous, Small, Loetz glass vase in the Arcadia pattern (opal over green) a small vase with the

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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Gold Iridescent Pinched Vase
Loetz Gold Iridescent Pinched Vase

Loetz Gold Iridescent Pinched Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A stunning and rare tall gold iridescent pinched glass vase by Loetz. The iridescent color with

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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Loetz Art Glass Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal loetz art glass vase for your home. Frequently made of glass, art glass and metal, every loetz art glass vase was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect loetz art glass vase — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A loetz art glass vase made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Loetz Glass, Johann Lötz Witwe and La Pierre Manufacturing each produced at least one beautiful loetz art glass vase that is worth considering.

How Much is a Loetz Art Glass Vase?

A loetz art glass vase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,700, while the lowest priced sells for $276 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.

A Close Look at Art Nouveau Furniture

In its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world, antique Art Nouveau furniture reflects a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. The Art Nouveau movement developed in the decorative arts in France and Britain in the early 1880s and quickly became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States.

ORIGINS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Sinuous, organic and flowing lines
  • Forms that mimic flowers and plant life
  • Decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals 
  • Use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood

ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Art Nouveau — which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. Although Art Deco and Art Nouveau were both in the forefront of turn-of-the-20th-century design, they are very different styles — Art Deco is marked by bold, geometric shapes while Art Nouveau incorporates dreamlike, floral motifs. The latter’s signature motif is the "whiplash" curve — a deep, narrow, dynamic parabola that appears as an element in everything from chair arms to cabinetry and mirror frames.

The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking, and Japonisme — a term used to describe the appetite for Japanese art and culture in Europe at the time — greatly informed Art Nouveau. 

The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own variants.

In Scotland, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh developed a singular, restrained look based on scale rather than ornament; a style best known from his narrow chairs with exceedingly tall backs, designed for Glasgow tea rooms. Meanwhile in France, Hector Guimard — whose iconic 1896 entry arches for the Paris Metro are still in use — and Louis Majorelle produced chairs, desks, bed frames and cabinets with sweeping lines and rich veneers. 

The Art Nouveau movement was known as Jugendstil ("Youth Style") in Germany, and in Austria the designers of the Vienna Secession group — notably Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Joseph Maria Olbrich — produced a relatively austere iteration of the Art Nouveau style, which mixed curving and geometric elements.

Art Nouveau revitalized all of the applied arts. Ceramists such as Ernest Chaplet and Edmond Lachenal created new forms covered in novel and rediscovered glazes that produced thick, foam-like finishes. Bold vases, bowls and lighting designs in acid-etched and marquetry cameo glass by Émile Gallé and the Daum Freres appeared in France, while in New York the glass workshop-cum-laboratory of Louis Comfort Tiffany — the core of what eventually became a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory called Tiffany Studios — brought out buoyant pieces in opalescent favrile glass. 

Jewelry design was revolutionized, as settings, for the first time, were emphasized as much as, or more than, gemstones. A favorite Art Nouveau jewelry motif was insects (think of Tiffany, in his famed Dragonflies glass lampshade).

Like a mayfly, Art Nouveau was short-lived. The sensuous, languorous style fell out of favor early in the 20th century, deemed perhaps too light and insubstantial for European tastes in the aftermath of World War I. But as the designs on 1stDibs demonstrate, Art Nouveau retains its power to fascinate and seduce.

There are ways to tastefully integrate a touch of Art Nouveau into even the most modern interior — browse an extraordinary collection of original antique Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs, which includes decorative objects, seating, tables, garden elements and more.

Finding the Right Vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.