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French Art Deco Pâte de Verre Vase by Pierre d'Avesn, 1930s
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Art Deco Pâte de Verre vase by Pierre D'Avens, made in the 1930s. The vase has a slight chip to the rim, as shown in the photos. Additional images available upon request. Ø 16 cm H 21 cm Pierre d'Avesn (1901–1990/91) was a legendary French master glassmaker and designer, one of the most significant figures of the Art Deco movement. He was the creative force behind some of the most iconic glass designs of the 20th century. He began his career very young, at just 14 years old, as an apprentice to René Lalique. He stayed with him for about 10 years and was responsible for designing two of Lalique's most famous and expensive pieces. In 1926 he left Lalique to forge his own path; from 1930 to 1936 he was the artistic director of the pressed glass department (the Croismare glassworks). Here he finally obtained the right to sign his designs with his own name, "P. d'Avesn". He directed the Verlys glassworks from 1937 until the outbreak of World War II in 1940. After the war, he worked as a freelance artist and designer for these prestigious companies. His work is the epitome of Art Deco elegance. He was a master of the "pressed glass" technique, which allowed for the creation of intricate relief textures. He is highly regarded for his use of opalescent glass, which gives the pieces a milky, bluish-white "glow" that changes with the light. His designs often featured stylized fish (such as the "Flying Fish" vase), birds, flowers, and bold geometric patterns.
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- Brand: Pierre d'Avesn
- Designer: Pierre d'Avesn
- Material: Pâte de Verre
- Colour: Opalescente
- Period: 1930s
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ProfessionalMilano, ItalyOn Whoppah since July 2026 • 0 sales