1930s Centerpieces

In more than 30 years we have never seen a WMF Ikora in the color purple. absolute rarity

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. The history of "Seguso Vetri D' Arte" is directly linked to the "Vetreria Artistica­ Barovier" company. When the Barovier workshop was forced to reduce production in 1929, due to a financial crisis in America, the original group of ten partners had to separate and Antonio Seguso in 1931, assisted by his sons Ernesto and Archimede opened a small workshop of his own. They were joined by Luigi Olimpio Ferro and Napoleone Barovier the following year. Together the craftsmen establish the "Artistica Soffieria e Vetreria Barovier Seguso & Ferro" company as equal partners. In 1934 Flavio Poli joins the firm as artistic director and within only a brief period of time a distinct style of designs emerged. The close collaboration between Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso and Alfredo Barbini played an important part in the success of the company. New glass techniques are developed which include never before seen color applications. The companies innovative designs constantly received awards and during the 1935 World Fair in Brussels and the 1936 Milan Triennale they did attract the interest of a new group of clientele. One of them is the French wholesale company "Veronese" from Paris which would play a defining role in the history of the company. The demand for an increase in production requires additional investments and the partners felt that there is a need to multiply their investment tenfold. Luigi Olimpio Ferro subsequently decided to withdraw from the company and his shares are acquired by Flavio Poli, which makes him a full partner. As a result, the company name is changed to Seguso Vetri D’ Arte and it is officially recognized in 1937. A period of great success and prosperity ensues, lasting until the outbreak of World War II. The post ­war period is a time of great change in Europe and the rebuilding of the economical structure in Italy requires major investments which result in the introduction of new import duties and taxes. To safeguard the copyright of the Seguso Vetri D'Arte designs an application for a second entry into the commercial registers of Venice is made by the partners in 1945. Strict export regulations curb international business relations for many years after the war and the company decides to focus on the domestic market instead. In 1946 a large retail location is opened at the Piazza Diaz in Milan where in addition to the art glass, German porcelain and Italian pottery is offered. In 1950 Flavio Poli develops a new sommerso glass technique, which consists of an overlaying of transparent layers of glass. The overlapping creates new shades of color which prior to the introduction of this technique had not been seen. Flavio Poli's most iconic design is the "Valve", which resembles an upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was introduced in 1951. Mario Pinzoni joins the company in 1953 as a personal assistant to Flavio Poli and his responsibilities as a draftsman included the compilation of archival and the existing production drawing s...

Kensington Lurelle Guild Designed "Stratford" Compote. Ca. 1934. One of Americas most famous makers of Aluminum ware. This compote is in the permanent co...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...

Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads '...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...

Beautiful pewter jar by Sylvia Stave, in a smooth, round design with decorative stripes. Adorned with a stylized tulip on the top.

Glass jug, circa 1930 Manufactured in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materia...

Made in Italy, 1938. This is a vase from the A Mugnoni series in transparent heavy blown glass, decorated with prunts containing air bubbles. It is...

Traditional Catalan blown glass vase, circa 1930 Manufactured in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mater...

Pair of Italian Carrara marble carved planters/basins. They could be drilled to become sinks. Beautiful carving is intermixed with double handles on all four sides. These unique basins Stand...

Art Deco large faceted crystal bowl with silvered frame by Kirby Beard and Co., France, 1930s A large crystal bowl with facets. Silvered me...

Enameled with swimming fish interspersed with seaweed in a vibrant palette of orange and green turquiose etc... Signed 'Sevres".

Art Deco Centrepiece is an original decorative group of objects realized in the 1930s. Original tin with wood handles and knobs. Made in England. Designed by Lloyd, Payne & Am...

French Art Deco, Modernist acid etched art glass centerpiece, circa 1930, signed Daum Nancy. Rings of rippled patterns grace this very slightly tinted emerald, spring green art glas...

A large and dramatic Art Deco Style hand blown crystal console set in brilliant clear crystal with octagonal cut foot, recumbent rim and elaborately cut and notched borders.The solid...