1928 Art Deco A.C. Rehberger Nude Women Trumpet Vase Steuben Nile Green Glass For Sale

BrandA.C. Rehberger Co.Glass MakerSteuben Glass Works (Attributed)TypeTrumpet Vase CenterpieceStyleArt DecoYear Manufactured1928MaterialPatinated Cast Metal / Hand-Blown Art GlassColorNile Green / Pomona Green & Aged Verde PatinaItem Height15 inches (Base: ~14.75" / Glass Top: 8" diameter)Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States (Chicago, IL & Corning, Item DescriptionHeadline: Rare 1928 Art Deco A.C. Rehberger Twin Nude Trumpet Vase CenterpieceOverview
Up for sale or sale is a magnificent, guaranteed-authentic1928 American Art Deco figural centerpiece trumpet vasemanufactured by the prestigiousA.C. Rehberger Company of Chicago. This stunning sculptural piece epitomizes the pinnacle of 1920s jazz-age design, featuring two opposing, beautifully stylized nude female dancers who mirror each other while gracefully balancing a central ring to support a massive trumpet vase insert.The Base & Sculpture

• Craftsmanship:Made of heavy cast spelter/white metal with an incredible original mottledverdegreen and slate-gray stippled patina finish.
• Design:Heavily influenced by the geometric, athletic forms of the era (reminiscent of Frankart pieces). The stepped, multi-tiered circular base features geometric detailing.
• Markings:The underside is explicitly stamped with the official hallmark:"A.C. REHBERGER CO. CHICAGO © 1928"verifying its casting origin and lineage.

The Art Glass Insert

• Maker:The stunning translucent green glass insert features subtle optic vertical ribbing and a beautifully hand-ruffled, wide pie-crust rim. While un-etched (common for glass inserts built directly for metal manufacturing contracts), this glass is historically recognized asSteuben Glass Worksin their famousPomona Green(orNile Green) coloration.
• Dimensions:Stands approximately 15" tall overall. The base footprint measures 7.5" x 7.5", and the flared glass rim measures 8" in diameter.

Condition Report

• Glass:Excellent antique condition. Absolutely no cracks, chips, structural nicks, or fleabites along the delicate ruffled rim or base neck. Faint historic water-line cloudiness or minor age-appropriate dust particles inside the lower throat area from use, which may clean up if desired.
• Metal Stand:Shows a gorgeous, authentic, untouched antique look. The stippled patina shows expected, minor thinning/wear on high-contact points (like the knees, feet, and upper ring), which beautifully validates its near-century of age. Structurally rigid and perfectly balanced.

Rarity & Market ValueThis particular design ishighly rare. While A.C. Rehberger is highly known for Art Deco bookends, desk novelties, and official trophies, large multi-piece glass centerpieces of this scale were luxury items produced in low numbers during the late 1920s. Today, intact sets with the original, undamaged Steuben glass trumpet are incredibly hard to come across.About the Artist & ManufacturerTheAlfred C. Rehberger Company (A.C.R. Co.)was established in Chicago, Illinois. During the 1920s and 1930s, the foundries of Chicago and New York competed aggressively in creating decorative metal housewares. Rehberger achieved massive acclaim for capturing the zeitgeist of the era through sleek, stylized human figures—specializing in athletic nudes, dynamic flapper dancers, and sleek animals. The company is also famously remembered in American pop culture as the original manufacturing foundry commissioned to cast the very firstAcademy Award "Oscar" statuettesstarting in 1930.

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