Tea caddy Art Nouveau, brown glass, Ząbkowice, Poland, early 20th century
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This early 20th-century tea caddy, produced by the Ząbkowice glassworks, exemplifies the refined union of utility and decoration typical of the Art Nouveau (Secession) era. Crafted from pressed glass, colored in a warm honey-amber tone with a subtle golden sheen, it features a harmonious silhouette and a lustrous, high-gloss finish. The vertically faceted panels on the body gently refract light, creating a geometric yet softly rounded form. The lid is crowned with a substantial, ribbed knob shaped organically like a budding flower—a clear nod to the natural motifs of the period. The glass is smooth to the touch, with all elements precisely fitted and the vessel’s proportions elongated and balanced. Condition: very good, with no signs of damage or restoration.A subtle rhythm of Central European Secession persists in this vessel—a quiet nostalgia for organic lines intended to bring daily rituals closer to nature. The tea caddy seems to evoke the salons of the belle époque, the artisanal sensibility, and attention to detail that accompanied the tea-drinking ritual. The honey-amber glass gently filters light, casting a soft glow across the table, as if inviting moments of pause and the celebration of simple pleasures.This tea caddy can be displayed on a living room console, set against a low sideboard of light wood or among a collection of antique glass, highlighting the dialogue between historical ornamentation and contemporary simplicity. It can be paired with ceramics of natural texture or a geometric vase to emphasize its historical character. In Art Deco, eclectic, or classic interiors, its warm hue and gentle
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Height16 cm
Length8 cm
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Length8 cm
Height16 cm
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