Burgun, Schverer & Cie
«Burgun, Schverer & Cie was an Alsatian glass manufactory from the town of Meisenthal (Moselle) that played a pivotal role in the development of French Art Nouveau art glass.
The history of the enterprise dates back to 1711, when a glassworks was established in Meisenthal. During the 19th century, the factory changed owners several times; by the 1860s, it came under the control of the Burgun and Schverer families, taking the name Burgun, Schverer & Cie.
In 1885, the manufactory entered into a close collaboration with Émile Gallé. Burgun, Schverer produced blanks for him and executed part of the decorative processing, including multi-layered glass, etching, and wheel-engraving. Pieces produced for Gallé bore his signature, whereas the factory signed its own proprietary creations "B S & Co," "Verrerie d'Art de Lorraine," or "Meisenthal."
In 1895, Burgun, Schverer terminated their contract with Gallé to focus on producing glass under their own brand. Désiré Christian, who had previously worked for Gallé, was appointed art director. The factory crafted cameo vases featuring botanical patterns, which were marked with the Cross of Lorraine.
The production of art glass continued until the early 1910s, after which the manufactory pivoted to industrial production. The enterprise closed in 1969. Today, the site houses the Meisenthal Glass Museum.
Works by Burgun, Schverer are presented in the collections of the Musée de l’ École de Nancy, the Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Strasbourg, the Musée Lalique, and private collections worldwide.