Vide poche - Lumax - France - Le Corbusier/C.Perriand (attr.)
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Lumax glass vide-poche attributed to Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, made in France in the 1950s, a heavy 12 × 12 × 6 cm block weighing about 1 kg, in excellent condition with a single small flea bite on the inner rim.
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Description from the seller
An authentic, iconic piece of mid-century French design. This heavy molded glass block vide-poche (or modern ashtray) was manufactured by Lumax in France during the 1960s.
The radical, minimalist design is historically attributed to the pioneering modernist architects Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Its stark, solid geometry serves as a direct, poetic reference to the glass construction bricks used in post-war avant-garde architecture, translating industrial building components into a sophisticated domestic object.
Specifications & Features
Authenticity: Features the signature raised "LUMAX RECUITE" hallmark clearly visible, molded onto the outer side wall of the piece. The term "Recuite" (Annealed) refers to the industrial thermal process used to eliminate internal stress in the glass, ensuring maximum structural strength and authentic mid-century manufacturing quality.
Dimensions: Approx. 12 x 12 x 6 cm (Medium-sized model).
Weight: Heavy format, approx. 1 kg.
Condition Report
Excellent vintage condition:
The piece is in perfect structural and aesthetic condition.
Minor Flaw:
It shows only a single, minor flea bite on one of the inner rims. Aside from this small detail, the glass is remarkably clean, clear, and free of any major wear, cracks, or deep scratches.
Please examine the high-resolution photos carefully as they form an integral part of this description.
Other items in the photos are for staging purposes only and are not included.
An authentic, iconic piece of mid-century French design. This heavy molded glass block vide-poche (or modern ashtray) was manufactured by Lumax in France during the 1960s.
The radical, minimalist design is historically attributed to the pioneering modernist architects Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Its stark, solid geometry serves as a direct, poetic reference to the glass construction bricks used in post-war avant-garde architecture, translating industrial building components into a sophisticated domestic object.
Specifications & Features
Authenticity: Features the signature raised "LUMAX RECUITE" hallmark clearly visible, molded onto the outer side wall of the piece. The term "Recuite" (Annealed) refers to the industrial thermal process used to eliminate internal stress in the glass, ensuring maximum structural strength and authentic mid-century manufacturing quality.
Dimensions: Approx. 12 x 12 x 6 cm (Medium-sized model).
Weight: Heavy format, approx. 1 kg.
Condition Report
Excellent vintage condition:
The piece is in perfect structural and aesthetic condition.
Minor Flaw:
It shows only a single, minor flea bite on one of the inner rims. Aside from this small detail, the glass is remarkably clean, clear, and free of any major wear, cracks, or deep scratches.
Please examine the high-resolution photos carefully as they form an integral part of this description.
Other items in the photos are for staging purposes only and are not included.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Le Corbusier/C.Perriand (attr.)
Material
Glass
Designer/artist/maker
Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Lumax
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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