CSRR Malachite Glass Schlevogt Buddha

Malachite Reverie: 1930s Schlevogt Seated Buddha

Crafted in the 1930s by the Bohemian glass house Schlevogt, this serene Buddha radiates the calm weight of time. Molded from deep green malachite glass—known then as “slag glass”—it was part of the famed Ingrid line, named in honor of Curt Schlevogt’s daughter.

At just under 8 inches tall, this robed, pedestal-seated figure rests on a polished base measuring 4 by 6 inches. You’ll find the gentle marks of its making—striations and mold lines that whisper its hand-crafted story, not flaws but signatures of an era when form met intention.

This piece wasn’t just art; it was a quiet challenge to the refined opulence of Lalique—Bohemia’s answer to French Art Deco. At nearly 2½ pounds, it carries both visual grace and a tactile gravity.

A luminous relic of early 20th-century glasswork, this Buddha holds more than stillness—it holds history, intention, and the enduring charm of another place, another pace.