A refined Art Deco pedestal compote defined by its architectural composition and crisp geometric relief. The square bowl rises from a sculpted, columnar stem into a stepped plinth base, creating a form that reads as both functional object and small-scale architectural study.
Executed in true amber pressed glass, the colour is integral rather than applied, presenting a consistent honeyed tone that deepens through the mass of the base. Unlike later iridescent examples, the surface is clean and stable, supporting an earlier production aligned with late 1920s–early 1930s design.
The underside bears a molded numeral “8,” indicating a production identifier. No maker’s mark is present; the piece is appropriately catalogued as unsigned, with value driven by form, material, and condition.
Condition is strong and display-ready. No chips or cracks. Minor finish variation at the rim is visible under close inspection, consistent with age or original manufacture.
A sculptural accent suited to Art Deco and modernist interiors, equally effective as a compote, centrepiece, or cabinet display object.
Dimensions
Height: 4 1/2 in
Bowl: 3 3/8 in square
Base: 2 9/16 in square
Weight: 0.968 lb
Attribution & Dating
Unsigned pressed glass, likely produced during the Art Deco period, circa 1925–1935.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE;This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many vintage and antique glass objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than a guaranteed maker identification.
A refined Art Deco pedestal compote defined by its architectural composition and crisp geometric relief. The square bowl rises from a sculpted, columnar stem into a stepped plinth base, creating a form that reads as both functional object and small-scale architectural study.
Executed in true amber pressed glass, the colour is integral rather than applied, presenting a consistent honeyed tone that deepens through the mass of the base. Unlike later iridescent examples, the surface is clean and stable, supporting an earlier production aligned with late 1920s–early 1930s design.
The underside bears a molded numeral “8,” indicating a production identifier. No maker’s mark is present; the piece is appropriately catalogued as unsigned, with value driven by form, material, and condition.
Condition is strong and display-ready. No chips or cracks. Minor finish variation at the rim is visible under close inspection, consistent with age or original manufacture.
A sculptural accent suited to Art Deco and modernist interiors, equally effective as a compote, centrepiece, or cabinet display object.
Dimensions
Height: 4 1/2 in
Bowl: 3 3/8 in square
Base: 2 9/16 in square
Weight: 0.968 lb
Attribution & Dating
Unsigned pressed glass, likely produced during the Art Deco period, circa 1925–1935.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE;This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many vintage and antique glass objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than a guaranteed maker identification.
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