The Schneider Glassworks (Verreries Schneider), established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917, was among the leading producers of fine-art glass between the two world wars, creating exuberantly colorful vessels and lighting fixtures in both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. The factory’s highpoint was the 1920s, when it created iconic chandeliers and exquisitely decorated cameo glass vases that are still in high demand today.
Born in the last quarter of the 19th century in Château-Thierry, near Paris, Charles and Ernest Schneider moved with their family at a young age to Nancy, a major center of Art Nouveau design, particularly known for glass. Among the city’s master makers was the crystal studio Daum, where both brothers worked at the turn of the 20th century, Ernest in sales, and Charles receiving training in the engraving and decoration workshop, while concurrently learning drawing and modeling with Henri Bergé and attending the École des Beaux-Arts in Nancy. In 1904, he enrolled at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, in Paris, where he studied painting and metal engraving and regularly showed in the engraving section of the Salon de la Société des Artistes Français, twice receiving a prize.
Around 1912 the brothers and their friend, architect Henri Wolf, bought a small glass factory specializing in lightbulbs, renaming it Schneider Frères et Wolff. The partners enticed a group of about 20 workers from the Daum workshop to join the company, which produced high-quality cameo vases and lamps until the outbreak of World War I, in 1914, when Charles, Ernest and most of the workers were called up to fight. The Schneiders were demobbed in 1917 and reopened the factory, initially making practical glassware for hospitals. After the war, to fund their reentry into the art-glass market, they sold shares in the company, now named the Société Anonyme des Verreries Schneider. The success of the elegant drinking glasses and Art Nouveau-style cameo vases they produced allowed the brothers to buy back the shares, at which point they renamed the factory Verreries Schneider.
When a fire destroyed the Gallé studios in 1918, the Schneiders offered space to a group of the company’s artists so they could continue production. In return, they taught Charles marqueterie de verre. Similar to wood marquetry, this process involves cutting sections out of a glass surface and filling them with pieces of a contrasting color. In 1921, Schneider trademarked his technique for making cameo glass lamps and vases — exemplified in this piece from the early 1920s — which he signed “Le Verre Français” or “Charder,” the latter perhaps a portmanteau combining his first and last names. These works were popular and sold well at France’s top department stores, including Galeries Lafayette and Le Bon Marché. More elaborate, one-of-a-kind pieces from the studio were signed “Schneider” and offered at Paris art galleries like Au Vase Etrusque and Delvaux.
The Schneiders participated in the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Moderne in Paris, at which Charles was a member of the jury. The company was at its peak, expanding both its design repertoire and the number of workers, to 500. During this period, it began moving away from the organic shapes of Art Nouveau to the more geometric designs of Art Deco, with some pieces embodying a kind of transitional style, such as this chandelier. Charles also began experimenting with pigmented powders, fine crushed glass mixed with metal oxides, which yielded brilliant, iridescent colors when applied to a glass surface.
A large portion of the factory’s art glass production was sold in the United States. When the U.S. stock market crashed in 1929, demand was all but obliterated, and the company struggled to stay afloat throughout the 1930s. Ernest died in 1937, and during World War II, the factory was seized by German troops and used as a canteen. In 1950, Charles and his son set up a new factory called Cristalleries Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, which for several years produced free-blown glass vases, small sculptures and lighting fixtures to some acclaim. Charles Schneider died in 1952, and the factory eventually closed in 1981.
Vase Sign: Schneider ( Marbrines Decoration ), 1924, Style: Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Vase Sign: Schneider with application , Design: (Rinceaux), 1925, France
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Fine Art Deco Schneider Glass and Wrought Iron Vase by Charles Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles Schneider (1881-1953) A fine Art Deco Schneider Glass and wrought iron vase, circa 1920 orange glass with white and pink powders, in a patinated wrought iron case engr...
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Vase Schneider Design ( Coupe bijou ), France, 1920, With application, Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Charles Schneider Rare Pretty Art Deco Chandelier, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Art Deco three-light chandelier by Charles Schneider, made at the Schneider glassworks in Épinay-sur-Seine near Paris between 1924 and 1928. The chandelier features t...
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Vase Sign: Schneider, with enamel, 1920, Style: Art Deco, (Design: Arbousiers)
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Vase Schneider (Coupe à pied noir) , France, With application and iron, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Vase Schneider (Design Meandres), Sign: France, 1928
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Art Deco floor lamp by Jules Cayette and Schneider
By Jules Cayette, Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco floor lamp circa 1925. Wrought iron base by Jules Cayette. Glassware by Charles Schneider. 1 basin of 40 cm in diameter and 6 blown glass balls. In perfect condition, electrified, 3 lights. Height: 167.5 cm Base diameter: 49 cm Basin diameter: 40 cm Weight: 16 Kg Édouard Élie Jules Cayette, born on May 27, 1882 in Paris and died on January 2, 1953 in Nancy, was a French ironworker, bronze worker, cabinetmaker, sculptor and interior decorator, representative of the Art Nouveau movement, then of that of Art Deco. In 1896, he enrolled for the first time at the municipal and regional school of fine arts in Nancy. He left the school in 1899 and entered as an apprentice with Férez, a wood sculptor and carpenter from Nancy. In 1900, he re-enrolled at the Beaux-Arts in Nancy, while continuing his apprenticeship with Schwartz. He left the school for good in 1902. During this apprenticeship, he received instruction from Victor Prouvé and Eugène Vallin. His classmates were Auguste Vallin, Joseph Mougin and Pierre Mougin. In 1904, he joined Jacques Gruber as a collaborator, where he perfected his style. He modeled many compositions and made sculptures in place of the master as far as furniture was concerned. The workshop then adjoined that of Vallin, hence the latter's definite influence on Cayette's early works. In 1910, Jules Cayette set up his own business and officially began his activity on August 1st. From 1912, he exhibited regularly at the Société lorraine des amis des arts. It was at this time that he met his main patron, Saint-Just Péquart (1881-1944). He set up his first workshop on rue Collinet de La Salle in Nancy in 1913, the date of his first mention in the Meurthe-et-Moselle commercial directory. He married Marie Lucie Berche (1893-1933) on May 11, 1918. In 1919, he moved and set up his workshop at 63, rue des Jardiniers (which would be supplemented by the one on rue du Montet, currently avenue du Général Leclerc, bought from the widow Guth). The 1920s were the glory years of the workshops, which employed a dozen workers. The productions were very varied: from bronze ashtrays to light fixtures — always with Daum glassware...
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Solanée Vase by Charles Schneider, Art Deco Etched Glass, France 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Solanée" vase by Le Verre Français. Gérard Bertrand (1995) "Schneider maître verrier: Charder, le verre français" p. 61
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Stunning circa 1930 Charles Schneider Gold Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Glass Shade
By Charles Schneider
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning Charles Schneider circa 1930s glass and gilt bronze table lamp A very well made piece, with the original glass shade, the base subtle floral foli...
Bronze
Charles Schneider Le Verre Francais Cameo Glass Vase
By Charles Schneider
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles Schneider (1881-1953) Le Verre Francais Cameo glass vase France, 1923-1926 of ovoid form decorated with dahlias in purple and pink on a mottled pink and yellow ground et...
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Schneider Art Deco Ceiling Light
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco ceiling light, circa 1930. Pressed molded glass shade signed Schneider. Hammered iron frame. Electrified, 3 lights, E14 socket. In perfect condition. Total diameter of shad...
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Art Deco 'Jades' Vase by Charles Schneider, Glass, France, 1930
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Jades" vase by Schneider. Gérard Bertrand (1995) "Schneider maître verrier: Charder, le verre français" p. 308.
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Schneider, LeVere Francais Cameo Glass Lamp, circa 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Schneider, LeVere Francais cameo glass lamp, circa 1920, the frosted glass internally mottled with lilac and overlaid in graduating shades of brown...
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Art Deco Cordée Hanging Light by Charles Schneider, France, 1930
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Cordée" hanging light by Schneider. Blue color that fades into white/clear to the center and applied glass decorations. Marie-Christine Joulin & Gerold Maier (2004) "Charles Schnei...
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Louis Katona and Schneider Art Deco Pendant Lamp
By Charles Schneider, Louis Katona
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco pendant light circa 1925. Wrought iron frame stamped L.Katona with stylized rose decoration. Glass paste bowl signed Schneider, orange-red colors speckled with blue. Electri...
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Two Charles Schneider Crystal Glass Table Lamps and Original Fabric Shades 1960s
By Charles Schneider
Located in Wien, Au
Two Charles Schneider crystal glass table lamps and original fabric shades, 1960s. Original condition.
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Charles Schneider: Le Verre Français – Charder – Schneider (book)
By Le Verre Francais, Charles Schneider
Located in Miami, FL
A comprehensive, richly illustrated reference volume dedicated to the celebrated French glassmaker Charles Schneider and his renowned ateliers — Verreries Schneider, Le Verre Françai...
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Charles Schneider Large French Art Deco Table Lamp 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Table Lamp by Charles Schneider, ca. 1920 — Blown Glass & Wrought Iron. This exceptional French Art Deco table lamp by renowned glassmaker Charles Schneide...
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Charles Schneider Internally Decorated Glass Jug
By Charles Schneider
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles Schneider (1881-1953) Internally decorated glass jug with applied handle on a mottled red ground, circa 1924-1925, etched signature Schneider ...
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Art Deco Lamp Signed Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Lamp around 1930 wrought iron foot and tulip in molded blown glass paste signed Schneider in raspberry color and brown speckled cream the lamp is electrified and in perfect condition...
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Charles Schneider Art Deco glass and Wrought Iron footed bowl/centerpiece signed
By Charles Schneider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful large spotted glass and wrought iron base with glass applications , centerpiece footed bowl with kind of grapes, beats , Signed Schneider France on foot .
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Charles Schneider French Art Deco Mottled Glass & Wrought-iron Lamp, 1910s
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Charles Schneider, Epinay-sur-Seine (Paris), 1910s — Wrought Iron & Mottled Glass Rare and refined, this French Art Deco table lamp was designed by ren...
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Charles Schneider Art Deco Vase, Glass & Iron, France, 1914-1918
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Vase by Charles Schneider, Epinay-sur-Seine (Paris), 1914–1918 A rare and striking French Art Deco glass vase by Charles Schneider, crafted at Epinay-sur-Seine near ...
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French Art Deco Lamps Vintage One Signed Schneider Pair Of
By Charles Schneider
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of small french art deco glass and wrought iron lamps were purchased in Paris over 25 years ago. The wonderful French art deco table top lamps are fashioned in pounded wrought iron with colored glass shades. One is signed Schneider as is Charles Schneider on the top as is the one with orange and blue. They have been rewired with line switch for USA lighting...
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Antique French Art Deco Glass & Iron Vase Charles Schneider Edgar Brandt 1920
By Edgar Brandt, Charles Schneider
Located in Portland, OR
A very good large antique Art Deco French Art Glass vase, by Charles Schneider & ironwork by Edgar Brandt, circa 1920. The glass vase was blown into a hand-forged iron armature, the ...
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Sculptural Clear Crystal Glass Table Lamp by Schneider, France, 1950s
By Charles Schneider
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Mid-Century French Crystal Table Lamp by Schneider, 1950s This crystal table lamp was made in the 1950s by Cristalleries Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France. The base is shaped fr...
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Wonderful Signed Charles Schneider Art Glass & Wrought Iron Mounted Vase
By Charles Schneider
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Charles Schneider (1881-1953) Blown-out mottled art glass vase with wrought iron mounted design. Features red, orange, and yellow mottled glass colorations with wrought iro...
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French Art Deco Chandelier, Lantern by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco chandelier/ Lantern was created by the French Artist " Charles Schneider ". Square shaped nickel bronze frame, embracing four horizontal oblong glass shades. Frame w...
Bronze
Vase Sign: Schneider ( Decoración Jade), 1922, Style: Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Art Deco Le Verre Français Glass Vase by Charles Schneider, France, circa 1920s
By Daum, Le Verre Francais, Charles Schneider
Located in Lisbon, PT
An exceptional Art Deco glass vase by Charles Schneider, created for the celebrated Le Verre Français line during the early 20th century. The vase features a striking palette of pin...
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Vase Sign: Schneider with applied foot (Jade decoration), France, 1922, Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Signed: Needle-etched "Schneider." Design: (Jade). Technique: Colored glass powder applied between two or three layers of clear glass; tong-worked details and hot-applied foot. Char...
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Charles Schneider Art Deco Centerpiece in Glass
By Charles Schneider
Located in Meer, VAN
Great centerpiece in glass by 'Verreries Schneider'. Charles and Ernest Schneider, Epinay-sur-Seine, France, early 20th century. A collector's item made by one of the masters of Fren...
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1930s Art Deco Tall "Acid Etched" Cubist Style Glass Vase, Signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ombre topaz, museum quality French Art Deco "Cubist style" glass vase by Schneider was realized circa 1930.. This piece employs the highly sought after "Acid Etched" te...
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Charles Schneider (1881 - 1953) Art Glass Vase
By Charles Schneider
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles Schneider (1881-1953) France art glass vase with flared rim. Consists of red and blue blotched and marbled throughout. Transition Art Nouveau to Art Deco. Pedestaled foot et...
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$6,850 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in good condition. Each shade is marked SCHNEIDER FRANCE 406. Frames are silvered bronze wi...
Bronze
Huge Charles Schneider Le Verre Francais French Art Nouveau Dahlia Glass Vase
By Charles Schneider
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A monumentally large Charles Schneider French art glass floor vase. In the 'decor Dahlia' pattern. The vase has a pink and purple palette and i...
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1930s Slender Art Deco Topaz Glass Vase, Signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful, slender and museum quality French Art Deco "Cubist style" glass vase by Schneider is decorated with an "acid etched" slanted rectangular pattern on top and bands of a...
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Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in good condition. Marked SCHNEIDER FRANCE. Frames with matching clear frosted glass ...
Bronze
Schneider Polychrome 'Jades' Tall pink glass vase c 1920 -signed
By Charles Schneider
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Striking tall Schneider 'Jades' Vase c 1920, in predominantly pink to the top, but with flecks of orange and brown concentrating towards the bottom. A tall vase hand blown with a hol...
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Vase Schneider ( Coupe à pied noir ) (jade) With application, France, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Art Nouveau/Art Déco French Art Glass Footed Vase by German Charles Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco french art glass footed vase by german artist Charles Schneider By: Charles Schneider Material: art glass, glass Technique: cast, glazed, polished Dimensions: 8 in x 11.5 in Date: early 20th century, circa 1920 Style: Art Déco, Art Nouveau Place of origin: France This 1920s Art Déco footed glass vase...
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Exceptional French Art Deco Chandelier by Charles Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GLORIOUS French Art Deco Chandelier by Charles Schneider. Fully Signed – ” Schneider France II06″, on each of the larger bowls. Made circa 1925, this pendant chandelie...
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Art Deco Glass Vase by Charles Schneider, Purple Hues, France, 1930
By Charles Schneider
Located in Miami, FL
A superb example of French Art Deco art glass by Charles Schneider, this baluster-form vase features a dramatic mottled decoration in deep purple, burnt orange, and touches of green,...
Glass
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Taza by Charles Schneider, Pink Glass with Wrought Iron Base
By Le Verre Francais, Charles Schneider
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco taza by Charles Schneider in pink color and resting on a wrought iron base. Made in France, circa 1928 Signature: Schneider.
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Art Deco Triangular Modernist Schneider Heavy Clear Glass Vase, Signed
By Charles Schneider
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A heavy Art Deco triangular Schneider thick art glass vase with etched signature. Clear glass, beautiful modernist shape.
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Vase Sign: Schneider France ( Jade Decoration )
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Charles Schneider Le Verre Francais Cardemines Red Cameo Vase
By Charles Schneider
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Art Deco cameo glass vase was created by Charles Schneider (1881–1958) for his Le Verre Francais line. The vase in the “Cardamines” cutting was produced from 1924-1927. A...
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Art Deco Orchidée Vase by Charles Schneider, Etched Glass, 1924
By Charles Schneider, Le Verre Francais
Located in Miami, FL
A cylindrical-shaped glass vase in Yellow overlaid with Red to Violet pattern. The pattern is acid-etched and resembles the "Lady Sleeper" orchid and foliage. The stem and foot of t...
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An artistic art deco glass vase by Charles Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Indulge in the timeless elegance and artistic allure of this captivating Art Deco glass vase by Charles Schneider, a piece that transcends mere functionality to become a true objet d...
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French Art Deco Geometric Chandelier Signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco chandelier "Dragonfly" signed by the French artist "Charles Schneider". Having clear frosted glass shades with intricate geometric motif....
Charles Schneider Le Verre Français Pâte de Verre "Dalias" Flower Vase
By Charles Schneider, Le Verre Francais
Located in Mexico City, MX
A ca. 1925 French pâte de verre "Dalias" flower vase by Charles Schneider. The glass pink color shows 3 dahlia flowers in darker shade of purple. The The flower vase is signed Le Ver...
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Cup Sign: Schneider with Applications, France, 1920, Design: (Coupe à pied noir)
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Art Deco Tazza by Charles Schneider, Red Tango Glass, France, 1928
By Charles Schneider
Located in Miami, FL
A superb example of Charles Schneider's celebrated Tango glass, this compote/tazza features a wide, shallow flaring bowl in Schneider's signature vibrant orange-red "Tango" glass, ra...
Art Glass
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Glass Charles Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco glass Charles Schneider circa 1930 Origin France signed at its base. Artist Charles Schneider. Charles Schneider was an Art Deco glass artist, born in Elzas, Germany, in 18...
Art Glass
$9,500 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in great condition. Each sconce features four glass shades in clear frosted with intr...
Brass
Vase Sign: Schneider (Creuse) , France, 1928, Style: Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Large Schneider Bowl in Yellow-Orange Pâte de Verre, 1930, Art Deco Period.
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Schneider bowl in yellow-orange pâte de verre, 1930, Art Deco period. Large pâte de verre bowl by Schneider, Art Deco, circa 1930, signed, yellow-orange pâte de verre, black p...
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Jars in murano and gold, Italian, 1920, Style: Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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