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 Nouveau
The name "Art Nouveau" in French means "new art." It is also known as “Jugendstil” in Germany. In contrast, in Vienna and Italy it is called "Liberty".
It employs curvilinear designs with sinuous, asymmetrical lines, often based on plant forms, as well as stylized female silhouettes.
The style was used in architecture, interior design, glassware, jewelry, sculpture, painting, furniture, posters, and illustration.
New materials were introduced, such as opals and semi-precious stones.
The Art Nouveau style had its greatest momentum at the Universal Exposition of 1900 in Paris.
After that, it spread throughout Europe, the United States, and Australia.
In Paris, you can see the metro entrances, and in Belgium, its countless buildings.
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