Water carafe, Art Nouveau, glass, France, early 20th c.
499 PLN
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This early 20th-century French water carafe exemplifies the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Crafted from transparent pink glass, the vessel features a delicately saturated rose hue that subtly intensifies at the neck and lightens towards the base, displaying a gentle gradient unique to period glasswork. The form is simple yet refined—rounded shoulders transition into a cylindrical body and a flared neck, embodying the organic, flowing lines so characteristic of Art Nouveau. The glossy, smooth surface is left unadorned, emphasizing the glass's transparency and quality without relying on additional ornamentation. The base reveals authentic traces of age, such as small air bubbles and faint scratches—signs of handcraftsmanship and vintage patina. No major flaws or chips are present; the carafe remains in good condition, with only light historical wear attesting to its origin.Held in this carafe is the silent voice of the Belle Époque—an era that praised pure forms and a nuanced interplay of light and color. Its balanced silhouette and softly diffused pink evoke an unhurried appreciation for daily rituals. Free from decorative excess, the vessel gains depth from the way light modulates across the rose glass surface, recalling a time when design was a quiet dialogue between craft and nature. Each tiny bubble and gentle scratch narrates its journey through generations and the human touch behind its creation.This carafe may be set atop a traditional dining table of noble wood or displayed on a minimalist white sideboard—pairing effortlessly with both period and contemporary tableware. Its gentle rose hue is especially enhanced when surrounded by similarly tinted glass or used as a vessel for cut flowers, where it becomes an understated accent, suitable for interiors inspired by Art Nouveau yet equally at home in eclectic, collector-driven spaces.
DIMENSION
Height15 cm
Depth7 cm
Width7 cm
Dimension details
Width7 cm
Height15 cm
Depth7 cm
Weight0.1 kg
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