Peacock bowl signed by Verly’s

Peacock bowl

Verly Glass Production was a French glass factory that was active in the 1930s. Originally founded in the 18th century, the company specialized in the production of handcrafted glass. However, during the 1930s, under the leadership of the famous glass designer Etienne Bouchaud, Verly shifted towards the production of machine-made glass.

Verly’s glass products during this time were characterized by high quality and elegant design. They were often decorated with floral and animal motifs etched into the glass using etching techniques.

Opal glass is a type of milk glass made by adding fluoride compounds to reduce the transparency of the glass and make it opaque. In the Art Nouveau style, opal glass was often used for lampshades, vases, and other decorative objects.

During this time, glassmaking became an important part of the arts and crafts movement. The production of opal glass required high craftsmanship and knowledge of the chemical composition of glass.

The production of opal glass began with melting raw materials such as quartz sand, soda, and limestone in a furnace. Fluoride compounds such as calcium fluoride or sodium fluoride were then added to make the glass opaque. The glass was then shaped and decorated, often using etching or engraving techniques.

The production of opal glass in the Art Nouveau style was an important part of the artistic movement that shaped the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, opal glass is still popular for decorative purposes and is often used in art and crafts.

Art Deco at RSA Wiesbaden

You can find more Art Deco cabinets, Art Deco tables and Art Deco lamps in my shop in Wiesbaden. Regine Schmitz-Avila – your specialist for French Art Deco furniture and art objects from around 1930.