French Etched Glass Art Deco Vase by Degue

French Etched Glass Art Deco Vase by Degue
Degue French pink vase, signed by the artist features a strong geometric design achieved through etched, faceted, and sandblasted glass. The substantial weight and deeply textured surface are hallmarks of Degue production, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and architectural glass techniques that define this important French Art Deco lighting atelier.

The Degue studio is featured in our new "resource guide to artists and designers," and we are fortunate to have had a variety of pieces, including chandeliers, sconces, and vases.

"Degue" is the name of the company created by David Guéron who was born in Turkey to parents of Spanish-Jewish descent and lived a life shaped by upheaval and reinvention. After serving in the French Foreign Legion during World War I and being wounded on the Western Front, he settled in France and turned to glassmaking, a medium that reflected his sense of transformation. Inspired by the 1925 Exposition des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, Guéron shifted from utilitarian production to high-end art glass and founded his workshop, Degué, around 1926. In little more than a decade he became a leading figure in French Art Deco glass, pioneering innovative techniques such as layered glass, sand-blasting and moulded forms to create works of striking geometry, depth and tactile presence. Despite legal battles, economic turmoil and the eventual closure of his glassworks with the onset of World War II—followed by his emigration to the United States—Guéron’s vision endured. He re-imagined glass as modern sculpture for everyday life, uniting craftsmanship with modernity, and Degué remains emblematic of a decisive moment when decorative glass moved boldly into the modern age.