THE ART DECO AESTHETIC OF THE MAISON CHARDER

Emblematic of the Art Deco style, Charder stands out for its use of geometric shapes, bright colours, floral and exotic motifs and high-quality materials.

A true fraternal adventure, the art glassworks "Le Verre Français" was born of a collaboration between Charles Schneider (1881-1953) and his brother Ernest (1877-1937). Charles was a gifted sculptor, while Ernest had a natural gift for business. This complementary duo cut their teeth at the famous Daum company in Nancy. Under the aegis of this renowned glassworks, the Schneider brothers decided to embark on a new adventure. Unfortunately, shortly after the launch of their glassworks, the First World War broke out and the glass foundries were forced to part with their talented craftsmen who were contributing to the war effort.

In the 1920s, the economic boom of the Roaring Twenties enabled the company to revive its business and expand into the field of art glassmaking. The Schneider brothers now employed more than 500 workers. But the real reason for Charder's success was the emergence of a new movement in which shapes became simpler and more geometric: Art Deco.

Vases, bowls, flasks, lighting and stained-glass windows... Schneider glassworks were present at the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. The artistic genius of Charles Schneider, in full symbiosis with the Art Deco movement, combined with Ernest's business acumen, took the works of Verre Français all over the world. This success continues to this day, as evidenced by the attraction of the greatest collectors for the works of this Epinay glassworks.

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