Leerdam

Netherlands

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Leerdam is a municipality in the Netherlands known for its glass production. The Dutch glassworks at Leerdam played a significant role in the modern glass movement, distinct from Scandinavian factories. By the early 1920s, they were producing simple tablewares designed by architects and artists. The factory also created unique, individually designed pieces called "Unica," with notable contributions from artists like Chris Lebeau and Andries D. Copier.1

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The Dutch glassworks at Leerdam played an important part in the modern movement and followed a line of development distinct from that of the Scandinavian factories. In 1915 the decision was made to invite designs from artists, and by the early 1920s excellent simple tablewares were being made to…
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The Dutch glassworks at Leerdam played an important part in the modern movement and followed a line of development distinct from that of the Scandinavian factories. In 1915 the decision was made to invite designs from artists, and by the early 1920s excellent simple tablewares were being made to…
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