MEET THE MAKER - Brockwitz Art Glass

The Brockwitz art glass factory produced some fantastic Art Deco pressed glassware over the years. It was founded in Dresden, Germany in 1903. Brockwitz experienced a golden era at their Ottendorf factory from 1915 to 1929, when it closed its doors temporarily due to financial difficulties. Production peaked in 1941, then stopped suddenly due to the second World War. Following the end of the war, Brockwitz appears to have been nationalized under the Russian occupation of then East Germany.

Brockwitz’s pressed glass designs were highly innovative and distinct from those made by other glass factories at the time. Going beyond merely practical, their creations were bold and artistic. Much of Brockwitz glass in Germany is thought to have been destroyed during the two World Wars and as such, Brockwitz glass in extremely rare today. Pieces continue to resurface in England, South America and Australia, where Brockwitz once exported its wares.

We are proud to have a Brockwitz piece in our collection: the stunning light blue glass centre piece featured on our welcome page. What’s more, we have come across a copy of the original Brockwitz catalogue featuring our piece, as shown below (top center). An exciting find indeed! For a closer look at our Brockwitz piece, please visit us.

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