Centre table - Marble, Gilt bronze - Decorative marble bowl

This decorative centerpiece dates from the Art Deco period, the 1920s–1940s. It elegantly combines marble in two tones (white and red) with a central column in gilded bronze, finely chiseled with floral motifs and decorative details characteristic of that artistic period.

These decorative objects, often referred to as cassolettes or ornamental bowls, were highly prized for decorating mantelpieces in bourgeois interiors of the Art Deco era. Collectors of decorative arts of the 20th century and enthusiasts of Art Deco interior decor particularly seek out these pieces for their timeless elegance and their ability to bring a touch of sophistication to a contemporary interior.