Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Czech
Best known to collectors for their magnificent Marmoriertes and Phänomen glass creations, the Loetz Glass company was a leading Art Nouveau producer of fine glass vases, bowls and other decorative objects through the mid-19th and early 20th centuries.
Shortly before his death in 1855, attorney Frank Gerstner transferred sole ownership of his glassworks company to his wife Susanne. The company, which was founded in what is now the Czech Republic in 1836 by Johann Eisner, was renamed Johann Loetz Witwe by Susanne Gerstner as a tribute to her late husband who preceded Gerstner, a glassmaker named Johann Loetz (Loetz was also known as Johann Lötz).
For 20 years, Gerstner led the company, expanding its manufacturing and distribution capacity. It proved profitable, but the glassworks' popularity didn't start gaining significant momentum until after Gerstner transferred sole ownership to her grandson Maximilian von Spaun in 1879.
Von Spaun and designer Eduard Prochaska developed innovative techniques and solutions for reproducing historical styles of decorative glass objects, such as the very popular marbled Marmoriertes glass — a technique that lends glass an appearance that is similar to semi-precious stones such as onyx or malachite. Under von Spaun’s leadership, the firm’s works garnered them success in Brussels, Vienna and Munich, and Johann Loetz Witwe won awards at the Paris World Exposition in 1889. In 1897 von Spaun first saw Favrile glass in Bohemia and Vienna.
The work in Favrile glass, a type of iridescent art glass that had recently been developed and patented by Louis Comfort Tiffany, founder of iconic American multimedia decorative-arts manufactory Tiffany Studios, inspired von Spaun to explore the era’s burgeoning Art Nouveau style — or, as the firm was established in a German-speaking region, the Jugendstil style.
The company partnered with designers Hans Bolek, Franz Hofstötter and Marie Kirschner and thrived until von Spaun passed it down to his son, Maximilian Robert.
With the Art Deco style taking shape around the world, the company was unable or unwilling to adapt to change. Loetz Glass collaborated with influential names in architecture and design, including the likes of Josef Hoffmann, a central figure in the evolution of modern design and a founder of the Vienna Secession. Unfortunately, the glassworks’ partnerships did them little good, and the company’s mounting financial problems proved difficult to navigate. Two World Wars and several major fires at the glassworks took their toll on the firm, and in 1947 the Loetz Glass Company closed its doors for good.
Today the exquisite glass produced by Loetz Glass Company remains prized by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
On 1stDibs, find antique Loetz Glass Company glassware, decorative objects and lighting.
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Creator: Loetz Glass
Art Nouveau Loetz Papillon Vase "Jack In The Pulpit" - Iridescent, CZ ca. 1915
By Loetz Glass
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Rare, amazing hand-crafted 20th century Loetz Witwe vase from the Art Nouveau period in Bohemia (former Czech Republic) around 1915. This mesmerizing, so-called "Jack in the pulpit" ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Bohemian Loetz Red Tango Glass Vase w. Black Accents by Michael Powolny
By Loetz Glass, Michael Powolny
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique Art Nouveau art glass vase by Michael Powolny for Loetz is an impressive and highly sought-after art piece from the early 20th cen...
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$1,139 Sale Price
20% Off
Bohemian Enamelled Loetz White Tango Glass Box and Cover by Dagobert Peche
By Dagobert Peche, Loetz Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Rare white tango box and cover by Loetz enameled with black stylized flowers and black feet and lid finial designed by Dagobert Peche c.1915.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
$750 Sale Price
20% Off
Loetz Art Nouveau Four Handled Phaenomen Iridescent Art Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Bohemian art nouveau Phenomen Genre 2/484 (also known as Medici) pattern Loetz vase dating from around 1902. This beautiful vase stands on a rounded spread fo...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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 municipality of Austria featuring Alvin Sterling Silver overlay. Overlay in form of open and horizontal patterns with stylized leaves and scrollwork.
A great find, handcrafted vase skillfully made using centuries old techniques of art glass works from the world-renowned maker, Loetz. Simply stunning this Art Nouveau glass vase with Alvin Sterling Silver overlay by Loetz would enhance any shelf, table, nightstand or countertop.
This is a rare antique Loetz Green Glass...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 was active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this vase represents a prime example of their artistic mastery.
The vase features a cobalt blue ground that adds depth and richness to its overall appearance. Its surface showcases a captivating iridescent wave pattern, which adds a mesmerizing shimmer and dynamic quality to the glass. This iridescence is a hallmark of Loetz glassware and is achieved through the application of special techniques during the glassblowing process.
The chalice-form of the vase gives it an elegant and graceful silhouette. This design creates a harmonious balance between the visually striking upper portion and the sturdy base.
Loetz glasswares are renowned for their exceptional artistry and their ability to capture and play with light. The Phaenomen Genre 6893 vase, with its dark blue color and iridescent wave pattern, is no exception. When light interacts with the glass, it reveals a captivating range of colors and reflections, making it a visually stunning and attention-grabbing piece.
As an antique Loetz glass vase...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Luster, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$5,580 Sale Price
20% Off
Johann Loetz Witwe Green Papillon Large Iridescent art Glass Bowl
By Loetz Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning large Art Nouveau green Papillon iridescent art glass bowl by Johann Loetz Witwe in Klostermühle in southwestern Bohemia and dating from around 1900. The large Loetz...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Tall Loetz Art Nouveau Green Vase with Alvin Silver Overlay
By Alvin Corporation, Loetz Glass
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass vase made by historic Loetz with engraved silver overlay, ca 1900. Unusual form with tall cylindrical neck and bellied base. Overlay in form of loose and entwined t...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Antique Glass Vase Loetz PG 1/413 Decoration 1901 signed Vienna Jugendstil
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 1/413 decoration, circa 1901, signed
Material and technique: glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent
Bib.: A. Adlerova, E. Ploil, H. R...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$8,651 Sale Price
28% Off
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 and dating from around 1900. The simply shaped vase ref PN 85/5151 in the Loetz cata...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Loetz Biscuit Barrel Cookie Jar Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Antique Lötz & WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Loetz Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A lovely Art Nouveau biscuit barrel, made of iridescent art glass with a combed pattern made by Loetz Wwe. with a brass mount by WMF which w...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design.
Czech Republic
Circa 1900
Rubin Ruby Papillon Decor
Metal mount with indistinct impressed marks for Boudon and Klur
Height: 10.5 Inches x 8 Inches wide x 5 Inches deep
Condition: Very good with wear commensurate of age and use with some loss to gilt,
The Loetz glassworks existed in Klostermuhle, Austria, for just over a hundred years, starting from 1840. But its heyday was during the life-time of Max Ritter Von Spaun, grandson of the original Johann Loetz who had founded the company. Von Spaun took over the company in 1879 and ran it until 1908, a year before his death. He was assisted by Eduard Prochaska, his technical specialist, and together they invented, designed and produced a whole series of wonderful new types of glass, taking out several patents and winning awards at all the major world exhibitions during the 1890's and the first years of the new century.
The Loetz company were amongst the leaders in Art Nouveau design and expecially in irridescent art glass. "Papillon" glass, like the vase on the left, is sometimes known today as "oil spot" glass. Another favourite Loetz colouring was irridized glass with pulled trails called "Phenomenon" glass. There were irridized vases with ribbons of metallic colours winding over the surface, and many spectacular designs with applied trails of beautiful colours, or simply pulled out of the body of the glass to form handles or decoration.
About 1900 the company started collaborating with outside designers, and some great artists designed pieces for Lotz, notably Joseph Hofmann, Koloman Moser, Maria Kirchner, and Hofstatter.
In 1908 Loetz was taken over by Max Von Spaun's son, also called Max, and although it struggled financially (going through bankruptcy in 1911 and again in 1931) there were several great designers whose work was produced by Loetz during those years and through the art deco period. These included Adolf Beckert...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Loetz Pampas Glass And Metal Mounted Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz Pampas Glass And Metal Mounted Vase
Czech Republic
Circa 1900
Unmarked
Height: 7.5 Inches, handle to handle 8.25 Inches
Condition: Very good with wear commensurate of age and use with some loss to gilt,
The Loetz glassworks existed in Klostermuhle, Austria, for just over a hundred years, starting from 1840. But its heyday was during the life-time of Max Ritter Von Spaun, grandson of the original Johann Loetz who had founded the company. Von Spaun took over the company in 1879 and ran it until 1908, a year before his death. He was assisted by Eduard Prochaska, his technical specialist, and together they invented, designed and produced a whole series of wonderful new types of glass, taking out several patents and winning awards at all the major world exhibitions during the 1890's and the first years of the new century.
The Loetz company were amongst the leaders in Art Nouveau design and expecially in irridescent art glass. "Papillon" glass, like the vase on the left, is sometimes known today as "oil spot" glass. Another favourite Loetz colouring was irridized glass with pulled trails called "Phenomenon" glass. There were irridized vases with ribbons of metallic colours winding over the surface, and many spectacular designs with applied trails of beautiful colours, or simply pulled out of the body of the glass to form handles or decoration.
About 1900 the company started collaborating with outside designers, and some great artists designed pieces for Lotz, notably Joseph Hofmann, Koloman Moser, Maria Kirchner, and Hofstatter.
In 1908 Loetz was taken over by Max Von Spaun's son, also called Max, and although it struggled financially (going through bankruptcy in 1911 and again in 1931) there were several great designers whose work was produced by Loetz during those years and through the art deco period. These included Adolf Beckert...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Metal
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, 'Argus', Phenomenon Gre 2/351, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1902
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Mould blown body widening conically towards the top on a flush round base, the rim shaped into a trefoil by impressions, polished pontil.
Form: Prod. No. - PN 2/603, year 1902
Deco...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Glass
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 good condition.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$645 Sale Price
20% Off
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 “Titania” Iridescent Green Glass Vase, Silver Overlay Decoration
A fine quality Art No...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
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
Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 7.25"H.
Good original vintage condition.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
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 etched with a rose motif. The leafs of the rose stand out in light pinkish to deep purp...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Kralik Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Inkwell
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique iridescent purple glass inkwell by Kralik in the "Pampas" decor, i.e. a Kralik decor shift on Loetz Pampas. Lobed square form with typical trailed...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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 “octopus” motif. Distinguished by an intricate scrolling air-trap design and external...
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19th Century Czech Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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 Loetz
Austria, Circa 1900
Measures: 5.88"W x 5.5"D x 5"H.
Very good original vinta...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Loetz, Glass "Titania" Silver Overlay Art Nouveau Vase, Swirl Green, Blue
By Loetz Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vase in swirl Titania glass and overlay silver, This is a rare antique vase.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Vase with Engraved Silver Overlay
By Loetz Glass
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass vase by historic Loetz with engraved silver overlay, ca 1900. Voluptuous waisted form with pinched shoulder and wavy turned-down mouth. Overlay in form of whiplash ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Iridescent Cobalt Papillion Art Glass Vase
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Loetz Glass, Frederick Carder Steuben
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Austrian Art Nouveau art glass vase.
By Loetz.
In the Papillion decor iridescent finish over cobalt art glass. The pattern is sometimes referred to as 'oil spot' tha...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Jugendstil Etched Glass Vase Goblet White Black, circa 1915 Hans Bolek Loetz
By Hans Bolek, Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil glass goblet with etched decoration Opel black ca. 1915 designed by Hans Bolek manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe
Between 1912 and 1917, the architect Hans Bol...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Diminutive Loetz Orange Astglas Pattern Art Nouveau Glass Cabinet Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique, small-scale Austrian art glass cabinet vase.
By Loetz.
In the Orange Astglass pattern.
With a base of transparent glass cased in a crackled layer of densely fused ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
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 during the height of the Art Nouveau movement. Crafted in a lush emerald green glass, t...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Art Nouveau Jugendstil vase Loetz Bohemian Red Glass 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Step into the elegance of the Art Nouveau era with this exquisite natural shape
Despite its age, this vase remains in remarkable condition
With its interesting size and captivating...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
$1,176 Sale Price
20% Off
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)
Origin Austria Crica 1900
Excellent condition without r...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Art Deco Leerdam or Val Saint Lambert Belgian Red Cristall Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Val Saint-Lambert is a prestigious Belgian glassworks company founded in 1826 in Seraing, near Liège. Known for its high-quality crystal products, the company gained fame for produci...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Loetz Oil Spot Glass And Gilt Metal Art Nouveau Compote Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz Oil Spot Glass And Gilt Metal Art Nouveau Compote Vase
Czech Republic
Circa. 1900 Art Nouveau
Height: 11.75 Inches X Diametter 8.28 inches.
Cond...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Metal
Art Nouveau Green iridescent glass Pique Fleurs' vase by Loetz' with Grille
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Green iridescent glass Pique Fleurs' vase by Loetz' with Grille
Subtle, hand blown glass vase in the Art Deco style. This design for vases is often called 'Pique fleurs'...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Loetz Papillon Iridescent Glass And Metal Mounted Bowl
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz Iridescent Glass And Metal Mounted Bowl
Czech Republic
Circa. 1900
Unmarked
Height. 7.25 Inches, Diameter 8.5 inches.
Condition: Excellent
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
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)
Diameter: 3 Inches (7.5 cm)
Condition: Glass vas...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Loetz Lava Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable art glass Lava style vase is a part of Loetz’s Phaenomen Genre 377, the remarkable collection unveiled at the Paris World Exhibition of 1900. The Crete color variatio...
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20th Century Czech Bohemian Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$12,850
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 to beetle, made in the 1940s
Measures: Ø cm 18 h cm 11
The production of Loetz glass began with Johan Loetz (1778-1848) in the 18th century through the takeover of the Klostermühle glassworks.
In the second half of the 19th century, his nephew took charge of the modernization of the glassworks, introducing, thanks to the assistance of the inventor Eduard Prochaska, new processing techniques: thus new processes were born with glass in imitation of semi-precious stones, veins and the decoration. , which during processing includes hot coils or colored glass pads.
Finally, at the end of the 19th century, the creation of the first glass iridescences with metallic reflections began, up to the creation of Phänomen in glass with applications and inserts of partially metallized glass filaments, similar to Tiffany glass and the famous Papillon glass...
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1940s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Glass
$714 Sale Price
20% Off
Loetz Art Nouveau Basket Whit Details of Irradiated Glass, 1930s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Loetz Art Nouveau Basket whit details of irradiated glass 1900s
Beautifully decorated whit Irradiated glass
Rare to find with original condition
The piece is in good condition and a real beauty...
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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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 rounded conical body having two blue iridescent app...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Antique Art Deco Leerdam or Val Saint Lambert Belgian Red Cristall Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Val Saint-Lambert is a prestigious Belgian glassworks company founded in 1826 in Seraing, near Liège. Known for its high-quality crystal products, the company gained fame for produci...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
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, Circa Late 19th Century
Each measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 10.5"H.
Very good original...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Rounded Papillion Vase by Loetz
By Loetz Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite vase belongs to Loetz's prestigious Papillon collection and is identified as the 7724 form. Renowned for its captivating color palette, this piece showcases a striking...
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19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Loetz Small Vase With Colered Dots Austria 1930s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Loetz Art Nouveau vase with details of Colered dots glass 1930s
Beautifully decorated glass
Rare to find with original condition
The piece is in good condition and a real beauty!
P...
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1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Loetz Iridescent Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
Iridescent circular shapes in various hues of yellow and gold adorn this beautiful vase from the renowned 19th-century Bohemian art glass firm Loetz. Crafted in a trumpet-like design with Loetz's signature luster, this vase exhibits the quintessential Art Nouveau sensibility for which Loetz glass is so esteemed. One of the largest producers of high-quality art glass in the Art Nouveau style, Loetz's accomplishments with iridescent glass...
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20th Century Czech Bohemian Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Glass Vase Koloman Moser Loetz Purple 1903 Vienna Jugendstil
By Loetz Glass, Koloman Moser
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vase, Koloman Moser, Johann Loetz Witwe for E. Bakalowits' Söhne, Violetta decoration, 1903
Among the most important glass objects from the Lötz manufactory are undoubtedly those from the series created in cooperation with E. Bakalowits Söhne. As a professor at the School of Arts and Crafts in Vienna, Koloman Moser influenced an entire generation of designers and architects. Under his guidance, he and his students created ultra-modern glassware...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau vase whit Colered Details of Irradiated glass 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Loetz Art Nouveau vase whit Colered Details of Irradiated glass 1900s
Beautifully decorated whit Irradiated glass
Rare to find with original condition
The piece is in good conditio...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Art Nouveau Bronze Mounted Loetz Vase, Stamped Made in Austria
By Loetz Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau bronze mounted Loetz vase, stamped made in Austria', in two parts the vase with beautiful pulled feather decoration. The bronze frame with stylized floral design, stamped...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Bronze
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Nouveau art glass vase mounted with a scrolled pewter mount in wonderful condition ready to join as the crown of your collection.
Rubin (Ruby) Papillon Decor
Czech Republic
Circa 1900
Pewter mount with impressed stamp marks "1670" and crow and lion in shield marks for the Van Houten Manufacturing Co.
Height: 10.5 Inches X 5 Inch diameter
Condition: Excellent in original condition commensurate of age and use.
The Loetz glassworks existed in Klostermuhle, Austria, for just over a hundred years, starting from 1840. But its heyday was during the life-time of Max Ritter Von Spaun, grandson of the original Johann Loetz who had founded the company. Von Spaun took over the company in 1879 and ran it until 1908, a year before his death. He was assisted by Eduard Prochaska, his technical specialist, and together they invented, designed and produced a whole series of wonderful new types of glass, taking out several patents and winning awards at all the major world exhibitions during the 1890's and the first years of the new century.
The Loetz company were amongst the leaders in Art Nouveau design and expecially in irridescent art glass. "Papillon" glass, like the vase on the left, is sometimes known today as "oil spot" glass. Another favourite Loetz colouring was irridized glass with pulled trails called "Phenomenon" glass. There were irridized vases with ribbons of metallic colours winding over the surface, and many spectacular designs with applied trails of beautiful colours, or simply pulled out of the body of the glass to form handles or decoration.
About 1900 the company started collaborating with outside designers, and some great artists designed pieces for Lotz, notably Joseph Hofmann, Koloman Moser, Maria Kirchner, and Hofstatter.
In 1908 Loetz was taken over by Max Von Spaun's son, also called Max, and although it struggled financially (going through bankruptcy in 1911 and again in 1931) there were several great designers whose work was produced by Loetz during those years and through the art deco period. These included Adolf Beckert...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Pewter
Loetz Bohemian Glass Art Nouveau Tulip Vases Pair Iridescent Green/Red c. 1880s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare early pair of Loetz Bohemian Glass Vases in a graceful Tulip Motif made by Johann Loetz Witwe in the 1880s. Green and rich red color with silver and blue iridescent highlights s...
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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Glass
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 with flared base having four evenly spaced indentations...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Pewter
Large Antique Loetz Papillon Art Glass Vase with Enamel Peacock & Floral Decor
By Loetz Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique vase is unsigned, but made by the Loetz glass factory of the Czech Replublic in approximately 1900 in the period Art Nouveau style. The vase is done in the gold irridesc...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Metal
Loetz Art Nouveau vase whit Details of Irradiated glass 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautifully decorated whit Irradiated glass
Rare to find with original condition
The piece is in good condition and a real beauty!
Photography fails to capture the simple elega...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Foam Art Glass Vase. Johann Loetz Witwe, Klostermühle, around 1930s.
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Foam glass vases. Loetz. Johann Loetz Witwe, Klostermühle, Around 1930s.
Colorless glass with soda fusions in the intermediate layer, with rolled-in thread net of Green opal glass.
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1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
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 period Art Deco style. This pale yellow iridesce...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Loetz Rubin Matte Iris Handles Ewer Vase, Rare 1898
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz Rubin Matte Iris - 1898 (aka: rubin metall)
Registered Model: PM I-7875
Ruby ground; metallic-bronze iridescent finish (iris) with purple highlights.
Measures: Height 7.75 inches
Width 4.25 inches
Condition: Excellent
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In 1836, Johann Eisner established a glassworks in the Southern Bohemian town of Klostermühle, today part of the Czech Republic and called Klášterský Mlýn. His heirs sold the glassworks to Martin Schmid in 1849, and two years later Schmid sold it to Frank Gerstner, attorney-at-law, and his wife Susanne. Susanne was the widow (‘Witwe’ in German) of Johann Loetz, a glassmaker about whom we know very little.
Gerstner transferred sole ownership to Susanne shortly before his death in 1855, and she successfully led and expanded the company during the subsequent 20 years, manufacturing mainly crystal, overlay and painted glass.
In 1879, Susanne transferred the company – now called ‘Johann Loetz Witwe’ – to Maximilian von Spaun, the son of her daughter Karoline. One year later, von Spaun hired Eduard Prochaska and the two of them modernized the factory and introduced new, patented techniques and processes.
The Historicist Period
The first fruits of this collaboration were exciting innovations in Historicism glass, including Intarsia and Octopus glass and the very popular marbled (‘marmorisierte’) glass which imitated semi-precious stones like red chalcedony, onyx and malachite. Success at exhibitions in Brussels, Munich and Vienna were crowned by awards at the Paris World’s Exposition in 1889.
In 1897, von Spaun first saw Tiffany Favrile glass exhibited in Bohemia and Vienna, and this convinced him that the art nouveau style was also the way to go for Loetz Witwe. The next eight years were to be the most artistically significant and profitable period in the entire history of the company.
The Art Nouveau Period – the Glory Years
Loetz Paris-Expo1900Loetz Paris-Expo1900The glassworks created large numbers of its own new designs of iridescent, trailing art nouveau glass, sometimes in collaboration with well-known artists and designers like Marie Kirschner and Franz Hofstötter (aka Franz Hofstätter). The zenith of Loetz art nouveau glass was epitomized by the so-called Phänomen series of designs, much of it designed by Hofstötter, which won a Grand Prix (alongside Tiffany, Gallé, Daum and Lobmeyr) at the Paris World’s Exposition in 1900.
The company’s success during this period had two prime drivers – the technical expertise of Prochaska and the business acumen of von Spaun. Loetz Witwe created many of its own designs, and also supplied glass commissioned by major customers like E. Bakolowits (Vienna) and Max Emanuel...
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1890s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Vase with etched Decoration Josef Hoffmann Loetz ca. 1911 Jugendstil Black White
By Josef Hoffmann, Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
vase, Josef Hoffmann, Johann Loetz Witwe, Weiss Opal außen Schwarz decoration, glass, mould-blown, etched, ca. 1911
Hoffmann's vase designs from the 1910s are characterized above al...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Brass
Vase Loetz Experimental Decoration ca. 1907 Jugendstil Green Pink Glass
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, experimental decoration, ca. 1907
This object is an absolute peculiarity in the production range of the Johann Loetz Witwe glassworks. At first glance, the...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Papillon with Applied Butterflies, Ca 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau glass vase:
Mould-blown vase with torus-shaped stand and funnel-shaped attached wall with trefoil-shaped, lobed mouth rim, wall and inside satin-finished, polished pontil.
Shape: Production number / pattern not preserved
Decor: Cobalt Papillon...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Glass
Loetz Tall Art Nouveau Iridescent Vase with Floral Silver Overlay
By Loetz Glass
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass vase made by historic Loetz with engraved silver overlay, ca 1900. Tall and gently baluster neck and ovoid bowl. Overlay in form of loose and fluid flowerheads with...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Decor Ruby Papillon, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1898
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
Mould blown glass on a flat stand, gently widening conically and forming a steep shoulder, slight constriction to a wide opening with a ground...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Glass
Austrian Jugendstil Floral Glass Bowl Loetz Red Gold circa 1902
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil floral glass bowl Johann Loetz Witwe red gold circa 1902 "Cytisus Maigruen" decoration
The "Cytisus" decoration, also known as "golden rain", is one of the mos...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
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Glass
Loetz Glass decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Loetz glass decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Loetz Glass decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Loetz Glass were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Johann Lötz Witwe, Franz Bergmann, and Paul Dachsel. Prices for Loetz Glass decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $294 and can go as high as $17,342, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,128.
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Questions About Loetz Glass Decorative Objects
- How do you identify Loetz glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify Loetz glass, check to see if there is a maker's mark on the bottom or interior. Some items will feature a marking, such as crossed arrows or the maker's name. Loetz changed its marks many times, so markings can also be useful for dating the maker's glassware. However, many Loetz pieces are unmarked, often making it necessary to use color, shape and style to make a positive identification. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide expert assistance when attempting to identify unmarked Loetz glassware. Explore a wide range of Loetz glass on 1stDibs.
- Is all Loetz glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, most Loetz glass is not signed. As a result, collectors must use the color, shape and style of glassware to identify it. A licensed appraiser can help you determine the authenticity of glassware that you believe to be Loetz. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Loetz glass decorative objects and serveware.