Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
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
Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Cobalt Blue Papillon Art Glass Vase 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Art Nouveau Austrian Loetz cobalt blue "Papillon" art glass vase, circa 1900.
This wonderful Loetz mouthblown art glass vase made of irridescent glass and the pattern named Papillion after the French word for butterfly, as the glass resembles the color & pattern of a butterfly's wings.
The vase of bottle shaped form with a flared circular mouth and a tall neck rising from a 'mallet' shaped base with four dimples, the vase is mouthblown and has a ground pontil mark to the base where the vase was removed from the glassblowers pipe.
Condition is excellent, this is a very fine example of an antique Loetz Papillon...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art 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)
Origin Austria Crica 1900
Excellent condition without r...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Silver Overlay Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay by historic Loetz, ca 1900. Ovoid with pinched shoulder. Overlay pattern comprising vertical ovals inset with entwined loops risin...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
LOETZ Austria Papillon crete iridescent blown glass vase. Austria, 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Torino, IT
Vase made of glass
blown iridescent
LOETZ Austria
Papillon crete.
ORIGIN
Klostermühle
PERIOD
Late 19th century,
Early twentieth century
MARK
LOETZ
one of the most celebrated art g...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Decor Creta Papillon, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
Mould blown bulbous vase on a flat stand with four deep dents in the side wall, flared mouth above the wide neck, ground and polished pontil o...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Vase, LOETZ iridescent blown glass bottle. Austria, 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Torino, IT
Vase, glass bottle
blown iridescent
LOETZ
ORIGIN
Klostermühle
PERIOD
Late 19th century,
Early twentieth century
MARK
LOETZ
one of the most celebrated art glass factories in histor...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Loetz Glass "Titania" Art Nouveau Green Silver Overlay Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Art Nouveau art glass vase, by Loetz the historic glass maker from the municipality of Austria featuring engraved Alvin Sterling
Silver overlay. Overlay in form of op...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
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...
Category
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
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...
Category
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Cobalt Blue Papillon Art Glass Vase 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Art Nouveau Austrian Loetz cobalt blue "Papillon" art glass vase, circa 1900.
This wonderful Loetz mouthblown art glass vase made of irridescent glass and the pattern named Papillion after the French word for butterfly, as the glass resembles the color & pattern of a butterfly's wings.
The vase of bottle shaped form with a flared circular mouth and a tall neck rising from a 'mallet' shaped base with four dimples, the vase is mouthblown and has a ground pontil mark to the base where the vase was removed from the glassblowers pipe.
Condition is excellent, this is a very fine example of an antique Loetz Papillon...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
LOETZ Blue iridescent blown glass vase. Austria, 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Torino, IT
Vase made of glass
blown iridescent
LOETZ Blue
ORIGIN
Klostermühle
PERIOD
Late 19th century,
Early twentieth century
MARK
LOETZ
one of the most celebrated art glass factories in h...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Jugendstil Loetz Vase, circa 1903
By Loetz Glass
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil Loetz vase, circa 1903
Original condition.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sterling Silver
LOETZ Formosa iridescent blown glass vase. Austria, 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Torino, IT
Vase made of glass
blown iridescent
LOETZ Formosa.
ORIGIN
Klostermühle
PERIOD
1902
MARK
LOETZ
one of the most celebrated art glass factories in history, famous for its Art Nouveau...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Antique Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Silver Overlay Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay by historic Loetz, ca 1900. Ovoid with pinched shoulder. Overlay pattern comprising vertical ovals inset with entwined loops risin...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
LOETZ Austria iridescent blown glass vase, signed on bottom. 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Torino, IT
Vase made of glass
blown iridescent
LOETZ Austria,
signed on the bottom.
ORIGIN
Klostermühle
PERIOD
Late 19th century,
Early twentieth century
MARK
LOETZ
one of the most celebrate...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz Cytisus Red Green Orange Gold circa 1902 Art Nouveau
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil, floral glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, red, green, orange, gold, circa 1902, "Cytisus Neuroth" decoration, bohemian glass, Austria
The "Cytisu...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Decor Cobalt Papillon, Twisted, Austria, Circa 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
Mould blown glass on flush stand, three-part ground plan, the three-sided body rising up and narrowing slightly towards the top, twisted once ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Luster, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Hand-blown Multicolored Iridescent Glass Vase by Loetz from the 1930s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-blown multicolored iridescent glass vase by Loetz, made in the 1930s
Ø cm 10 h cm 7
Loetz is a name that immediately evokes images of artistic glass of extraordinary beauty an...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Vase with Leafing Silver Overlay
By Loetz Glass
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay by historic Loetz, ca 1900. Baluster with silver meandering leafing branch. Glass iridescent gold and purple with vertical oleagin...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
Vase with etched Decoration Josef Hoffmann Loetz ca. 1911 Jugendstil Black White
By Loetz Glass, Josef Hoffmann
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Loetz Art Nouveau Jugendstil Art Glass Bowl
By Loetz Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning Loetz art glass green bowl decorated with gold inclusions. The glass manufacturer Loetz after their big success at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900. While creating decoration variants, the owner of the glass workshop, Max Ritter von Spaun, was presumably inspired by works of Louis C. Tiffany.
The applied applications by Loetz are positioned more prominently and have their own ornament in the form of pulled iridescent threads. This glass work of art known as Loetz Jugendstil...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Art Nouveau Vase, signed by LeGras, 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Zurich, CH
The Legras vases, from around 1900, feature white glass overlaid with violet and green, etched with delicate wisteria motifs. Signed by the renowned French glassmaker Legras, these v...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
LOETZ Austria Papillon gold iridescent blown glass vase. Signed. 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Torino, IT
Vase made of glass
blown iridescent
LOETZ Austria
Papillon gold,
signed on the bottom.
ORIGIN
Klostermühle
PERIOD
Late 19th century,
Early twentieth century
MARK
LOETZ
one of the ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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...
Category
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Glass Vase Cytisus Decoration Lemon Yellow Green Blue Loetz circa 1902 Austria
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil glass vase "Cytisus Lemon Yellow" decoration Johann Loetz Witwe yellow green blue circa 1902
The “Cytisus” decoration is certainly one of the most exquisite decor variations created by the Loetz glassworks. With its shimmering gold particles, it reflects the secessionist ornamentation of turn-of-the-century Vienna. In this way, Max Ritter von Spaun and his collaborators proved that they had their finger on the artistic and aesthetic pulse of the times.
Executed in the form of a reduced flower calyx with five indentations in the wall and a five-pass distorted mouth, this vase fits into the style of production around 1902. The fused crumbled dots seem to float on the vase like lightweight gold particles. The complex decoration as well as the technically elaborate glass body are evidence of the great mastery of the glassblowers in Klostermühle and show why the Johann Loetz Witwe glass manufactory was one of the leading producers of precious luxury glass in Vienna 1900.
Bib.: J. Lnenickova, “Loetz – Series II Paper Patterns for Glass from 1900...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Dagobert Peche, Loetz, Cased Glass Vase with Enamel Decoration, C.R, C.1915
By Loetz Glass, Dagobert Peche
Located in Chatham, ON
Dagobert Peche (1887-1923) - LOETZ - Antique Jugendstil clear cased red glass vase - rare form with hand painted black enamel floral sprigs alternating in two rows over the body - bl...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Vase etched Josef Hoffmann Loetz Orange ca. 1911 Vienna Jugendstil
By Loetz Glass, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Cylindrical glass vase with etched decoration.
The vase was designed by Josef Hoffmann, co-founder of the Vienna Secession and the Wiener Werkstatte.
The vase was produced by the Boh...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Vase Phenomenon Genre 1/104, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
Blown into shape of raised body on a round ground plan, triple depressed wall with mouth rim formed into trefoil, polished pontil, with groun...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Vase Phenomenon Gre Orange 7501, Austria-Hungary, C 1899
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase:
Mould-blown, bulbous body on a round, flush stand, spherical upper part, slightly flared mouth rim over a neck constriction, polished pontil o...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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 finish of Candia & Silberiris creating a brownish gold oil spot effect on an opaque & ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
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 dating from around 1901. The simply shaped wide v...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Metallic Yellow Medici In Metal Mount, Austria ca 1902
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau glass vase with into form blown body with a square basic shape, drawn up in a wave shape and narrowing towards the top, the upper edge at the corners draw...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Art Nouveau Green iridescent glass Pique Fleurs' vase by Loetz' with Grille
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Large 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 f...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Large Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Ruby Phenomenon Gre 7624, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1898
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Large, mold-blown, baluster-shaped body on a separate stand, bulbous after the constriction and slowly narrowing again, wide mouth rim with metal mount, drawn silver thread decoratio...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Glass Vase Loetz Cytisus Decoration Blue Orange Gold, circa 1902, Art Nouveau
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil glass vase Johann Loetz Witwe blue orange gold circa 1902 "Cytisus Neuroth" decoration Art Nouveau Bohemian Glass
The "Cytisus" decoration is certainly one of ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Loetz Streifen Und Flecken Brass Mounted Art Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Stunning Bohemian Secessionist brass mounted glass vase with 'Streifen und Flecken' decoration by Loetz and dating from around 1900. The thickly made green glass vase has a dimpled b...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Phenomenon Pink Mimosa with Silvery-Yellow Craquelé
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau glass vase
Blown, bulbous body on a round floor plan with a wide neck, narrowed at the top and indented four times to create a square opening on the li...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Vase in brass mount Bohemian Glass Loetz Krasnik Pink ca. 1900 Vienna
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Small but elegant glass vase in a polished brass mount.
The vase was designed by Antoinette Krasnik (School of Koloman Moser).
The vase was produced by the Bohemian glass manufacture...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, 'Argus', Phenomenon Gre 2/351 Austria-Hungary circa 1902
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Mold-blown body widening conically upwards, on a flush, round stand, a constriction forming the narrow shoulders with a wide opening, flared rim of the mouth, polished pontil with th...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Loetz Glass vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Loetz glass vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels by Johann Lötz Witwe, Paul Dachsel, and Amphora. Prices for Loetz Glass vases and vessels 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 $3,400.
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Questions About Loetz Glass Vases and Vessels
- Are Loetz vases signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A few are, but most aren’t. Between 1880 and 1940, according to scholars, there doesn’t seem to have been clearly defined rules around when glassware needed a mark or name and how they should be applied. A variety of marks were used, if inconsistently, including marks that had elements of the von Spaun family coat of arms and the more common, but still rare, “Loetz Austria” mark used by the factory. Shop a selection of Loetz vases from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify my Loetz vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify your Loetz vase, start with its markings. Loetz used dozens of markings over the years, and because the maker changed its hallmarks frequently, you can often use them to figure out approximately when your piece was made. Compare the marks on the bottom of your vase to images found on trusted online resources to begin this process. Color can also help make an identification, as Loetz offered different pieces in various hues at different times, something you can explore through trusted online resources. If you prefer not to research on your own or run into any issues, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Loetz glass vases 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.
- 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.