The Schneider Glassworks (Verreries Schneider), established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917, was among the leading producers of fine-art glass between the two world wars, creating exuberantly colorful vessels and lighting fixtures in both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. The factory’s highpoint was the 1920s, when it created iconic chandeliers and exquisitely decorated cameo glass vases that are still in high demand today.
Born in the last quarter of the 19th century in Château-Thierry, near Paris, Charles and Ernest Schneider moved with their family at a young age to Nancy, a major center of Art Nouveau design, particularly known for glass. Among the city’s master makers was the crystal studio Daum, where both brothers worked at the turn of the 20th century, Ernest in sales, and Charles receiving training in the engraving and decoration workshop, while concurrently learning drawing and modeling with Henri Bergé and attending the École des Beaux-Arts in Nancy. In 1904, he enrolled at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, in Paris, where he studied painting and metal engraving and regularly showed in the engraving section of the Salon de la Société des Artistes Français, twice receiving a prize.
Around 1912 the brothers and their friend, architect Henri Wolf, bought a small glass factory specializing in lightbulbs, renaming it Schneider Frères et Wolff. The partners enticed a group of about 20 workers from the Daum workshop to join the company, which produced high-quality cameo vases and lamps until the outbreak of World War I, in 1914, when Charles, Ernest and most of the workers were called up to fight. The Schneiders were demobbed in 1917 and reopened the factory, initially making practical glassware for hospitals. After the war, to fund their reentry into the art-glass market, they sold shares in the company, now named the Société Anonyme des Verreries Schneider. The success of the elegant drinking glasses and Art Nouveau-style cameo vases they produced allowed the brothers to buy back the shares, at which point they renamed the factory Verreries Schneider.
When a fire destroyed the Gallé studios in 1918, the Schneiders offered space to a group of the company’s artists so they could continue production. In return, they taught Charles marqueterie de verre. Similar to wood marquetry, this process involves cutting sections out of a glass surface and filling them with pieces of a contrasting color. In 1921, Schneider trademarked his technique for making cameo glass lamps and vases — exemplified in this piece from the early 1920s — which he signed “Le Verre Français” or “Charder,” the latter perhaps a portmanteau combining his first and last names. These works were popular and sold well at France’s top department stores, including Galeries Lafayette and Le Bon Marché. More elaborate, one-of-a-kind pieces from the studio were signed “Schneider” and offered at Paris art galleries like Au Vase Etrusque and Delvaux.
The Schneiders participated in the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Moderne in Paris, at which Charles was a member of the jury. The company was at its peak, expanding both its design repertoire and the number of workers, to 500. During this period, it began moving away from the organic shapes of Art Nouveau to the more geometric designs of Art Deco, with some pieces embodying a kind of transitional style, such as this chandelier. Charles also began experimenting with pigmented powders, fine crushed glass mixed with metal oxides, which yielded brilliant, iridescent colors when applied to a glass surface.
A large portion of the factory’s art glass production was sold in the United States. When the U.S. stock market crashed in 1929, demand was all but obliterated, and the company struggled to stay afloat throughout the 1930s. Ernest died in 1937, and during World War II, the factory was seized by German troops and used as a canteen. In 1950, Charles and his son set up a new factory called Cristalleries Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, which for several years produced free-blown glass vases, small sculptures and lighting fixtures to some acclaim. Charles Schneider died in 1952, and the factory eventually closed in 1981.
Charles Schneider French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This rare French Art Deco pendant chandelier was created by renowned glassmaker Charles Schneider at his Épinay-sur-Seine workshop near Paris, France, circa 1920. Combining exception...
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Charles Schneider Art Deco Chandelier, Bronze & Glass, France, 1920s
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional French Art Deco chandelier was created by Charles Schneider in Épinay-sur-Seine, near Paris, during the 1920s. A refined example of authentic French Art Deco lightin...
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Charles Schneider “Jade” Vase - Rare Multilayered Art Deco Glass, c. 1920s
By Charles Schneider
Located in Bochum, NRW
A scarce and highly desirable Charles Schneider “Jade” vase, showcasing the master’s most sophisticated palette and technical virtuosity. Unlike the more accessible Le Verre Français...
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$22,438Sale Price|29% Off
Le Verre Francais Art Nouveau Artistic Glass Vase by Charles Schneider, 1924
By Le Verre Francais, Charles Schneider
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Le Verre Français, France ca. 1924 Cameo glass egg cup decorated with stylized flowers. Engraved signature. This vase is very rare both for its color and...
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Art Deco Cameo Glass Vase by Charles Schneider for Le Verre Français, 1920s
By Charles Schneider, Le Verre Francais
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Art Deco period cameo glass vase featuring a floral design in various shades of purple and light blue Imported by high end retailer Ovington Brothers of New Y...
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Charles Schneider, Wide French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Wide French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Charles Schneider, Épinay-sur-Seine (Paris), 1920s. An exceptional wide French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Charles Schneider, created i...
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Charles Schneider Art Deco Table Lamp, Blown Glass Shade, France, 1919
By Charles Schneider, Le Verre Francais
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Charles Schneider for Le Verre Français, France, 1919. Rare and elegant French Art Deco desk / table lamp designed by Charles Schneider (Épinay-sur-Seine, Paris) for the Le Verre Français line, circa 1919. The lamp features a blown and molded glass shade, richly textured and luminous, showcasing the early mastery of Schneider’s innovative glass techniques. The shade rests on its original silver-plated bronze base, offering a refined contrast between sculptural glass and precious metal. Dimensions: Height: 12.4 in. (31.5 cm) Width: 10.9 in. (27.8 cm) Depth: 8.2 in. (20.8 cm) Professionally rewired and delivered ready for use in your country (US, UK, EU, Australia, etc.). LED compatible. A highly collectible early Art Deco lamp, ideal for a desk, console, or side table, and a superb example of Le Verre Français lighting by Charles Schneider, combining artistic glass with functional design. Charles Schneider (1881–1953) is one of the most important figures of French Art Deco glass. Born in France, he began his career as a designer for Daum Frères in Nancy, where he acquired a deep knowledge of glassmaking and Art Nouveau aesthetics. In 1913, Charles Schneider and his brother Ernest Schneider founded their own glassworks in Épinay-sur-Seine, near Paris. After World War I, Schneider emerged as a major innovator, developing bold forms, rich colors, and advanced techniques including blown molded glass, acid-etched decoration, and layered glass. In 1919, Schneider introduced the commercial brand Le Verre Français, created to distribute high-quality artistic glassware to a broader audience while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship. Pieces from this line often feature strong geometric or stylized natural motifs, vibrant contrasting colors, and thick, sculptural glass — hallmarks of early French Art Deco design. Le Verre Français production included vases, bowls, sculptures, and lighting, with lamps being particularly prized for their combination of functional modernism and artistic expression. Many examples are signed “Le Verre Français” or “Ch. Schneider”, though early works may be unsigned. Throughout the 1920s, Schneider exhibited internationally and achieved significant recognition, standing alongside Lalique, Daum, Muller Frères, and Sabino. Today, original Le Verre Français lamps...
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Charles Schneider Art Deco Table Lamp, Glass & Wrought-Iron, France, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Charles Schneider, France, 1920s. Exceptional French Art Deco table lamp designed by Charles Schneider, produced in Épinay-sur-Seine (Paris), France, c...
Wrought Iron
Charles Schneider, Art Deco Blow-out Glass and Wrought Iron Vase, France, C 1925
By Charles Schneider
Located in New York, NY
Verreries Schneider, or Schneider Glassworks, was established by brothers Charles and Ernest in 1917, in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, where they became one of the leading producers of f...
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Schneider and A. Moyens Art Deco Lamp
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco lamp circa 1925. Wrought iron base with gingko biloba decoration stamped A. Moyens (Marseille ironworker). Glass paste tulip signed Schneider. In perfect condition and elect...
Wrought Iron
SCHNEIDER & VOUTIER French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional French Art Deco table lamp was created in France during the 1920s and brings together the talents of celebrated glassmaker Charles Schneider and wrought-iron designe...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in great condition. Each shade is marked SCHNEIDER FRANCE 1108 as shown on the last...
Bronze
$3,568
Schneider Art Deco Lamp
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco lamp circa 1925. Wrought iron base with chestnut decorations, illegible creator's stamp. Tulip in glass paste signed Schneider. In perfect condition and electrified. Height...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist "Schneider". Frames are in satin nickel bronze with matching clear frosted glass shades. Both have intrica...
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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Crystal Candlesticks by Schneider France
By Charles Schneider
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of mid-century modern candlesticks by Schneider, France. These modern crystal candlesticks or candle holders are absolutely beautiful and in very good condition. They embody ...
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Charles Schneider and Henri Fournet French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional French Art Deco table lamp was created in France during the 1920s through the collaboration of two distinguished makers: Charles Schneider of Épinay-sur-Seine, near ...
Wrought Iron
Charles Schneider Art Deco Table Lamp, Glass & Iron, France, 1924-28
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Art Deco table lamp by Charles Schneider was produced at the renowned Schneider glassworks in Épinay-sur-Seine, near Paris, France, between 1924 and 1928. A refin...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Floral Wall Sconces by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco sconces created by the French artist Charles Schneider. Frames are in polished nickel with clear frosted glass shades. Both have intricate geometric flower mo...
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French Art Deco Table Lamp by Charles Schneider & François Carion, 1910
By Francois Carion, Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Table / Piano Lamp by Charles Schneider & François Carion, Paris, 1910s. Rare and refined French Art Deco table or piano lamp created in the 1910s, featuring a m...
Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Schneider PAIR AVAILABLE
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco pendant chandelier by the French artist “Schneider“ in great condition. Clear frosted molded glass shades with intricate flowers and geometric polished motif detail...
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French Art Deco Chandelier by Schneider (Pair Available)
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning French Art Deco chandelier in grand scale (40" in diameter with 46" drop adjustable) by the French Artist Charles Schneider . Fourteen panels with a center coupe in clear...
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier by Charles Schneider, France, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional French Art Deco chandelier by Charles Schneider, created circa 1920 in Épinay-sur-Seine near Paris, is a striking example of early 20th-century artistic lighting. Th...
Wrought Iron
Large French Chandelier by Schneider Frères Glass & Bronze Palace France 1925
By Charles Schneider
Located in La xara, VC
This piece originates from the collection of the Palais de Soye, a neoclassical residence built in 1809 by Baron de Soye, General of the First French Empire. The Palais de Soye, fami...
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Charder / Le Verre Français, "Cardères" Vase, French Art Déco c. 1918
By Charder, Charles Schneider, Le Verre Francais
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and very rare "Cardères" vase by Charder (the abbreviation for Charles Schneider) who created the famous Le Verre Français Art Déco glassworks manufacture. This series was edi...
Glass
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Amarantes Glass Vase by Le Verre Francais
By Le Verre Francais, Charles Schneider
Located in Miami, FL
A coupe-shaped in Pale Yellow glass with Degradé of Violet. The motif resembles the leaf of a monstera plant. The pattern is acid-etched. The stem and foot are in Violet. This piec...
Art Glass
Pair of French Art Deco signed by Schneider (2 pairs available)
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in great condition. Each shade is marked SCHNEIDER FRANCE 406. Frames are nickel over...
Bronze
$2,021 / set
Schneider Pair of Art Deco Wall Lights
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Art Deco wall sconces, circa 1930. Wrought iron frame. White speckled glass globe, signed Schneider. In perfect condition. Wired, B22 socket. Total height: 31 cm Width: 15...
Wrought Iron
Antique Art Deco Schneider "Le Verre Francais" 5 Color Cameo Art Glass Vase 1923
By Charles Schneider
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Art Deco five color cameo Art Glass vase, by Charles Schneider, circa 1923. The tapered baluster shaped vase with a muti-color rim and a band of polished styli...
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Charles Schneider French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1918-1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare and important French Art Deco table lamp by Charles Schneider, produced in Epinay-sur-Seine, Paris, circa 1918–1920. This striking lamp features a sculptural blown molded glass...
Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Chandelier by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
Spectacular grand scale French Art Deco chandelier was created by the French Artist " Schneider " The lower tier is in a hexagon shaped nickel bronze frame, embracing six horizontal ...
Bronze
Vase Sign: Schneider France, with application, 1922, Style: Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Schneider Art Deco Ceiling Light
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco ceiling light, circa 1930. Pressed molded glass shade signed Schneider. Hammered iron frame. Electrified, 3 lights, E14 socket. In perfect condition. Total diameter of shad...
Iron
Vase Sign: Schneider with application, 1923, France, (Jade Decoration), Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Vase Sign: Schneider (Design: Cordée) , France, 1928, Style: Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Schneider Et Olié Lampe double Art Nouveau
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
double art nouveau lamp, circa 1915 Wrought iron foot with floral decoration, stamped Olié. Glass paste tulips signed Schneider. Electrified and in perfect condition. Height: 55cm W...
Wrought Iron
Charles Schneider, Round Iron Chandelier with Roses, France, circa 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in New York, NY
The Schneider glass factory was founded in the Paris region in 1909 by Charles Schneider (1881-1953) and his brother Ernest. Both were trained in Nancy, eastern France, a major cente...
Bronze
Schneider, Art Deco Chandelier, France 1920s
By Charles Schneider
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Charles Schneider art deco chandelier suspension from the 1920s. Ironwork decorations of roses and geometric forms in the Edgar Brandt style. Molded glass with decorations of ...
Iron
$7,136Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Chandelier in Bronze by Hetier & Vincet with Schneider shades, 1930s
By Charles Schneider, Hettier & Vincent
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Inmerse yourself in the opulence of the Roaring Twenties with this exquisite Art Deco bronze chandelier by Hettier & Vincent, adorned with the elegance of Charles Schneider shades. A...
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Art Deco Cameo Glass Vase by Charles Schneider for Le Verre Français, 1920s
By Le Verre Francais, Charles Schneider
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Art Deco period cameo glass vase By Charles Schneider for Le Verre Français France, 1920s Measures: 2.75"W x 2.75"D x 7"H. Very good original vintage cond...
Art Glass
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Le Verre Francais Vase Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Le Verre Francais vase Art deco Artist Charles Schneider orange and purple colors - leaves - in perfect condition Origin France, circa 1920. Ch...
Art Glass
Vase Schneider Design ( Coupe bijou ), France, 1920, With application, Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
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Schneider Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco lamp around 1930. Foot in wrought iron, tulip in white glass paste speckled. Electrified and in perfect condition. Tulip signed Schneider. Height : 33 cm Base diameter ...
Wrought Iron
$2,616
Schneider Art Deco Lamp
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco lamp around 1930. Foot in wrought iron attributed to Fag (Marcel Vasseur). Tulip in glass paste signed Schneider. Electrified and in perfect condition. Height : 31.5 ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in great condition. Frames with matching clear frosted glass shades with intricate ge...
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Large Art Deco Cameo Vase, Colliers, Charles Schneider, France, 1927-1928
By Verreries Schneider, Charles Schneider
Located in Vienna, AT
Large calyx-shaped baluster vase with a flared rim, standing on a round stepped base; colourless glass with flocculent pink, white and yellow powder fusions in the base layer, decora...
Glass
French Art Nouveau Desk Table Lamp by Charles Schneider, C. 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Toronto, Ontario
French Art Nouveau desk table lamp by Charles Schneider (Epinay-sur-Seine, Paris), France, C.1920 on stylised bronze base. The base also with concealed opening for an inkwell. The glass shade was made of blown double glass. Measures approximately 14.00 x 8.00 x 6.00 inches. Lamp shade, white, orange, and amber yellow. Signed Schneider on the shade (difficult to photograph see photos), also with signed base for probably the foundry. The Schneider Glassworks, established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917. Very small chip to top shade fitting, see last photograph. The Schneider Glassworks, established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917, was among the leading producers of fine-art glass between the two world wars, creating exuberantly colorful vessels...
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1930s Art Deco Topaz Cubist Style Glass Vase, Signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful topaz colored, and museum quality French Art Deco "Cubist style" glass vase by Schneider is decorated with an "acid etched" geometric pattern with vertical etched line...
Art Glass
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Charles Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco pendant chandelier by the French artist “Charles Schneider“ in great condition. Clear frosted molded glass shade with intricate flowers and geometric polished moti...
Bronze
Art Deco Lamp Signed Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco lamp circa 1925 wrought iron base decorated with roses. Tulip in white and pink speckled glass signed Schneider. In perfect condition and electrified. Width: base 15 x 15...
Wrought Iron
Charles Schneider Le Verre Français Pâte Verre "Perlières" Pitcher
By Charles Schneider, Le Verre Francais
Located in Mexico City, MX
A French ca. 1925 2-layer pâte de verre "Perlières" model pitcher by Charles Schneider for Le Verre Français. The glass shows pink and yellow background with engraved maroon pearl la...
Art Glass, pate de verre
Chats Vase by Charles Schneider, Art Deco Glass, France, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Chats" (Cats) vase by Le Verre Français. Gérard Bertrand (1995) "Schneider maître verrier: Charder, le verre français" p. 45-46
Art Glass
Art Deco Opalescent Glass Vase by Charles Schneider, France, 1925
By Le Verre Francais, Charles Schneider
Located in Miami, FL
A round-shaped glass vase in Opalescent White overlaid with Mottled Orange, Red and Green. The pattern consists in a wreath of small flowers that have hints of Oranges. This motif...
Art Glass
Museum Quality French Art Deco Topaz Craqueleur Glass Vase, Signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco vase (signed Schneider) was realized in the studio of the esteemed glass makers Ernest and Charles Schneider circa 1925. The Schneider Brothers were some of th...
Glass
1930s Fumé vase art deco by Charles Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Oostende, BE
Acid etched, sandblasted glass. The vase has a clear signature (see picture).
Blown Glass
1930s Art Deco Tall "Acid Etched" Cubist Style Glass Vase, Signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ombre topaz, museum quality French Art Deco "Cubist style" glass vase by Schneider was realized circa 1930.. This piece employs the highly sought after "Acid Etched" te...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Le Verre Francais 'Papillons' French Cameo Art Glass Vase
By Charles Schneider
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Le Verre Francais 'Papillons' French Cameo Art Glass vase Charles Schneider Glassworks, Épinay-sur-Seine, France. The name 'Le Verre Francais...
Art Glass
French Art Deco Geometric Chandelier Signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier signed by the French artist "Charles Schneider". Having six clear frosted glass shades with geometric dragonfly motif. The frame having a brass finish with...
Glass
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Schneider Orange & Black 'Leopard' Art Glass Motif Tapered Vase
By Charles Schneider
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco schneider orange & black 'Leopard' Art glass motif tapered vase The tall handblown orange art glass vase with a tapering neck descending ...
Art Glass
$6,990 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces were created by the French artist " Charles Schneider " in great condition. Frames with matching clear frosted glass shades with intricate ...
Bronze
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier Signed by Charles Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
This French Art Deco chandelier, known as the Dragonfly was created by the French Artist "Charles Schneider". Six shades in clear frosted glass with streamlined details. Each glass s...
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