Verlys — French Art Glass, 1930s–1950s : Verlys was the trade name of Les Verreries d’Art Verlys, a distinguished French glassworks founded in 1931 in Andelys, Normandy, by the Société Holophane Française. Initially known for producing precision optical glass, the company soon turned its technical expertise toward the creation of decorative art glass during the height of the Art Deco movement. Verlys became celebrated for its molded and pressed glass vases, bowls, and lighting, featuring frosted and clear relief designs that combined sculptural depth with refined luminosity. Common motifs included floral compositions, aquatic themes, female figures, and Orientalist scenes — all rendered with a distinctive balance of elegance and precision.
