Loetz Martele “Diaspora” Bride’s Basket with Bronze Holder

A graceful expression of early twentieth-century Art Nouveau, this Loetz Martele “Diaspora” bride’s basket centerpiece brings together luminous iridescent green glass and a bronze holder. The rich green color and shimmering finish lend the piece an elegant presence, beautifully suited to a thoughtfully arranged antique collection or a distinguished tabletop display.

The pairing of glass and bronze offers a compelling contrast of materials, allowing the iridescent glass to remain the centerpiece of the composition. Dating to the early 1900s, this piece evokes an era in which decorative glass was celebrated as both a functional object and an artistic statement.

About the Maker

Loetz was a celebrated Bohemian glassworks based in Klostermühle, in what is now the Czech Republic. Especially admired for its iridescent art glass around the turn of the twentieth century, the firm became closely associated with the Art Nouveau movement. Its richly colored surfaces and adventurous decorative treatments continue to attract collectors of European art glass.

Details

• Maker: Loetz
• Design: Martele “Diaspora”
• Period: Early 1900s
• Style: Art Nouveau
• Materials: Iridescent green glass with bronze holder
• Measurements: 9 inches × 9 inches
• Piece weight: 1.6 lbs, before protective packaging

Condition

Excellent antique condition consistent with age and careful display. Please review the photographs for details of this individual piece.