David Gueron, of Turkish origin, founded his first glass factory "Cristalleries de Compiègne".
Following the International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris in 1925, David Gueron moved his factory to Paris in 1926, naming it "Verrerie D'Art Degue," and focused all his attention on the design and production of luxury glasswork in the Art Deco style.
His factory was located on the "Boulevard Malesherbes," and his showroom was at "41 rue de Paris." Gueron primarily produced vases, lamps, and chandeliers. His glassware is known for being filled with deep colors, especially red, orange, yellow, and green.
He participated in the creation of more than 6,000 glass panels for the famous French ocean liner Normandie.
When World War II began, David closed the factory.
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Style Art Deco
"The name Art Deco was assigned in the 1960s, at the exhibition "Les Années 25" held in Paris at the Museum of Decorative Arts.
The first pieces could be seen at the International Exhibition of "Decorative Arts and Modern Industry" held in Paris in 1925. This exhibition was a direct response to the Turin exhibitions of 1902 and Milan of 1906.
The Art Deco style emerged between 1920 and 1940 and is represented by symmetrical, rectilinear lines, abstract designs, and bold colors.
It featured the implementation of exotic materials such as parchment, shagreen (the skin of a small shark or ray), chrome pieces, and enamels, as well as ivory and mother-of-pearl inlays.
In contrast, Art Nouveau was more focused on asymmetrical, curved lines inspired by nature."
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