Platter - Fumé brown decor 'Ananas' with diamond relief, Art Deco • A.D. Copier for Leerdam (attrib.) • 1930s - Glass

This Art Deco glass platter, attributed to A.D. Copier for Leerdam and dating from the 1930s, exemplifies the elegant and stylized design motifs characteristic of the Art Deco movement. Featuring a fumé brown decor with an 'Ananas' (pineapple) pattern and diamond relief detailing, the platter combines geometric precision with organic inspiration. Art Deco glassware often balanced visual impact with functional use, employing rich colors, textured reliefs, and symmetrical patterns to capture the luxury and optimism of the interwar period. The pineapple motif, symbolizing hospitality and welcome, was a popular decorative theme in various art forms during this era. Such a platter would have been both a practical serving piece and a statement object within an Art Deco interior. Pieces like this hold significant appeal for collectors of vintage decorative glass and those interested in early 20th-century design history.