This stunning French Art Deco centerpiece bowl was crafted by the crystal factory Choisy-le-Roi, France, and designed by renowned French glassmaker Pierre D'Avesn, circa 1930. The geometric shape boasts chromed metal handles ornamented with Macassar wood carved accents. The rounded, stepped, chromed metal bottom holds a deep, molded opalescent glass bowl with an outstanding floral decor. There is no visible maker's mark.
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Reference: Pierre Gire (1901-1984), also known as Pierre D'Avesn, was born in 1901. At 14, he began working with René Lalique and stayed there for 10 years. During this time, Gire created Lalique's well-known "snake" and "swirls" vases, among the most valuable and sought-after Lalique pieces. In 1926, he left René Lalique and started creating his models. The Cristallerie de Saint-Rémy was manufacturing the D'Avesn pieces. In 1930, Daum Frères asked him to take charge of the artistic direction of their molded glass department at their glass factory in Croismare. He did so until the social movements in France in 1936. In 1937, D'Avesn took over the management of Verlys until 1940. From 1940, he worked for himself, and the Cristallerie de Choisy-le-Roi (Sèvres) manufactured his pieces. He is a prominent designer of molded glass art pieces in France, similar to René Lalique and Sabino.