Royal Leerdam - A.D. Copier - Bowl - Glass - 1930 Art Deco Bonbonnière
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Art Deco glass bonbonnière by Royal Leerdam, designed by A. D. Copier for the De Lindeboom line, Netherlands, circa 1932, dimensions 8 × 14.5 × 14.5 cm, weight 1000 g, in excellent condition.
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A sculptural Art Deco glass box or bonbonnière with a swirling marmorite decor, pressed and finished in 1932 by Royal Leerdam Glassworks for the Lindeboom series, designed by Andries Dirk Copier. The design language is typical for the Dutch interwar Art Deco period: geometric silhouette, machine-pressed glass, and expressive organic marbling—an experimental technique marketed under the name “Marmorite” in Leerdam’s 1930s catalogues.
Copier (1901–1991) was Leerdam’s most influential designer of the 20th century. His work is held in major museum collections including the Rijksmuseum and the Nationaal Glasmuseum. The De Lindeboom line was produced to elevate everyday luxury objects (e.g., candy boxes, powder jars, toilet sets) into accessible, artistic table pieces. The flowing marbled pattern was achieved by mixing coloured glass batches during pressing, making each piece unique—never hand-painted afterwards. The pattern, colour gradients, and internal flow lines visible on this example are intrinsic to the pressing process and are hallmarks of authenticity.
Details:
De Lindeboom Glass Box by Copier for Leerdam
approx. 1932, Netherlands
Pressed glass with Marmorite marbled pattern
Dimensions: approx. 8 x 14.5 x 14.5 cm (h x w x d)
Weight: approx. 1000 g
Base signed in mould: “de lindeboom – Fabrikaat Leerdam”
Condition:
Excellent vintage state for pressed glass of this age
Minimal fritting on the rim edge (stable, non-spreading)
No cracks, no clouding, no restoration
Clean interior; box sits flush; lid closes correctly
For a full impression, please review all photos carefully
Material analysis:
Industrial pressed soda-lime glass
Marmorite pattern is part of the original pressing, not surface-applied
Colors: deep translucent purple to cream-white marbling, with flowing internal striations
Historical context:
Leerdam’s 1930s Art Deco production was defined by technical innovation and democratic luxury. Marmorite was one of the factory’s signature experiments to mimic luxury minerals like onyx and marble in glass, aligning with the Art Deco fascination for geology, pattern and abstraction.
Shipping:
Will be packaged professionally with layered shock protection and double boxing
Registered and insured shipping
Next-day dispatch after payment
Worldwide delivery available
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
A sculptural Art Deco glass box or bonbonnière with a swirling marmorite decor, pressed and finished in 1932 by Royal Leerdam Glassworks for the Lindeboom series, designed by Andries Dirk Copier. The design language is typical for the Dutch interwar Art Deco period: geometric silhouette, machine-pressed glass, and expressive organic marbling—an experimental technique marketed under the name “Marmorite” in Leerdam’s 1930s catalogues.
Copier (1901–1991) was Leerdam’s most influential designer of the 20th century. His work is held in major museum collections including the Rijksmuseum and the Nationaal Glasmuseum. The De Lindeboom line was produced to elevate everyday luxury objects (e.g., candy boxes, powder jars, toilet sets) into accessible, artistic table pieces. The flowing marbled pattern was achieved by mixing coloured glass batches during pressing, making each piece unique—never hand-painted afterwards. The pattern, colour gradients, and internal flow lines visible on this example are intrinsic to the pressing process and are hallmarks of authenticity.
Details:
De Lindeboom Glass Box by Copier for Leerdam
approx. 1932, Netherlands
Pressed glass with Marmorite marbled pattern
Dimensions: approx. 8 x 14.5 x 14.5 cm (h x w x d)
Weight: approx. 1000 g
Base signed in mould: “de lindeboom – Fabrikaat Leerdam”
Condition:
Excellent vintage state for pressed glass of this age
Minimal fritting on the rim edge (stable, non-spreading)
No cracks, no clouding, no restoration
Clean interior; box sits flush; lid closes correctly
For a full impression, please review all photos carefully
Material analysis:
Industrial pressed soda-lime glass
Marmorite pattern is part of the original pressing, not surface-applied
Colors: deep translucent purple to cream-white marbling, with flowing internal striations
Historical context:
Leerdam’s 1930s Art Deco production was defined by technical innovation and democratic luxury. Marmorite was one of the factory’s signature experiments to mimic luxury minerals like onyx and marble in glass, aligning with the Art Deco fascination for geology, pattern and abstraction.
Shipping:
Will be packaged professionally with layered shock protection and double boxing
Registered and insured shipping
Next-day dispatch after payment
Worldwide delivery available
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1000 g
Title additional information
1930 Art Deco Bonbonnière
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/ Brand
Royal Leerdam
Designer/Artist/Maker
A.D. Copier
Material
Glass
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
8 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
14.5 cm
Estimated Period
1930-1940
