Verrerie de Boom - Paul Heller (1914-1995) - Vase (2) - Rare Pair of Art Deco Vases in Black and Gold Hyalite Glass – Verrerie de Boom (Belgium), ca. 1930 - Hyalite glass - Excellent condition

Magnificent and elegant pair of Art Deco era vases in deep black blown glass, known as hyalite glass. This vase was created around the 1930s by the Boom Glassworks in Antwerp, Belgium under the direction of Paul Heller (1914-1995).
Each vase features a conical silhouette accented by four bold horizontal relief moldings, enhanced by generous gold-plated bands. The neck finishes with a superb crimped and wavy rim, highly characteristic. A chic and timeless collection piece, ideal for adding a graphic touch to your interior.

Interior Integration Tips
Thanks to their striking contrast and architectural design, these vases integrate beautifully into several décor styles:
• Hollywood Regency or Classic Chic Decor: Ideal in symmetry on a fireplace, paired with marble furniture, brass, or mirrors to amplify the luxurious effect of the gold.
• Minimalist or Modern Interior: Placed on a dark wooden sideboard to create a graphic and sophisticated focal point in the living room.

The 5th photo will help you envision a contemporary Regency-style interior.

Detailed description:

• Item type: Pair of decorative vases.

• Manufacture / Provenance: Boom Glassworks (Antwerp, Belgium): Boom Glassworks (Belgium), founded in 1923 near Antwerp, enjoyed its golden age in the 1930s thanks to Czech-born designer Paul Heller. He introduced Art Deco by creating pieces in black glass (hyalite) or opal glass, enhanced with rich gold-painted decorations. It is now a reference in Belgian glassmaking heritage of the 20th century, and the factory closed definitively in 1982.

• Artistic direction: Work carried out under the direction of Paul Heller (1914-1995) (This creator did not sign his pieces with a nominative series; the form is cataloged by the manufacturer).
Born in Bohemia in a region with a long glassmaking tradition, he settled in Belgium where he became the emblematic artistic director of Boom Glassworks from 1930 to 1980. Master of the Art Deco and modernist style, he revolutionized Belgian production by designing graphically shaped vases in black and opal glass, now sought after by collectors worldwide.

• Material: Opaque blown glass (deep amethyst-black hyalite). This prestigious historical glass has the peculiarity of being an inky blackness that shines brilliantly in daylight, yet reveals a splendid violet/amethyst glow when placed directly in front of a strong light source.

• Era / Period: Art Deco, circa 1930

• Colors: Glossy black and fine gold.

• Base: A circular maker’s mark is molded into the glass under the base of one of the vases (see the last photo). The mark is faded and visible only under oblique light; it can be felt by touch. The fact that the signature is faded is typical of the hot-molding process of the era, attesting to its original Belgian manufacture.

• Dimensions for each vase:
- Height: 18 cm
- Neck width: 12 cm
- Belly width: 8 cm at the widest point
- Base diameter: 8 cm

• Weight: 0.620 kg per vase, i.e., 1.240 kg for the pair

• Condition:
Both vases are in excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations. The glass retains all of its original brilliance and intensity. Only very light and discreet signs of normal use on the gilding are noted, fully consistent with the age of the pieces and evidence of their authenticity.

• Shipping:
Careful and highly secure packing (two new double boxes, new thick bubble wrap).
Shipped with signature required and tracking number.

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