Portieux - Stem bowl - Crystal, Glass - 1930

Superb footed molded glass bowl, Verrerie de Portieux, vortex motif (1930s–1940s).

Elegant footed bowl made of molded glass, featuring a remarkable rotating vortex pattern on both the basin and the foot.
The spiral decor, with deep and regular reliefs, creates subtle light effects and perfectly illustrates the geometric and dynamic aesthetics of the early 20th century.

The cup rests on a harmonious twisted foot, ensuring good stability while enhancing the characteristic sense of movement of this model. The entire piece demonstrates the technical craftsmanship of Verrerie de Portieux in decorative pressed glass work.

An authentic and decorative piece, representative of French production between the two world wars, easily integrated into a classic interior like Art Deco.

Condition: good overall condition, light signs of use consistent with age, no chips or cracks.
Height: 16.5 cm
Diameter: 20.7 cm
Origin: Verrerie de Portieux, France
Estimated period: 1930–1940.

A character piece, appreciated by enthusiasts of antique French glassware and early 20th-century design.

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History of the Verrerie de Portieux

Founded in 1705, the Verrerie de Portieux is one of the oldest French glassworks still in operation at the beginning of the 20th century. Recognized for the quality of its molded and pressed glass, it has developed over the centuries a production combining robustness, elegance, and decorative innovation.

After its historic merger with the Vallérysthal glassworks, Portieux experienced a new surge, particularly in the 1920s–1940s, a period during which models with geometric and swirling patterns appeared, typical of Art Deco aesthetics and its early stages. These creations now attract collectors and enthusiasts of French decorative glassware.

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