Inkwell - Art Déco - Silver, Wood, Porcelain
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Art Deco desk from Portugal dating to the early 20th century, with silver floral accents on corners and fronts and a solid wood base with curved and geometric forms, two drawers housing removable circular Portuguese porcelain reservoirs, dimensions 10 × 32 × 15.5 cm and total weight 779 g, in good condition with minor signs of aging and stains.
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Exceptional and elegant Art Deco-era office inkstand, original from the first half of the 20th century, with floral silver detailing.
A sumptuous and highly decorative desk piece that combines functionality with the geometric design typical of the Modernist movement of the 1930s.
It is enriched with sophisticated silver applications featuring a floral motif (roses) arranged at the upper corners, fronts, and the arch of the letter rack, imparting a classic charm to the sober Art Deco geometry.
The set is structured on a sturdy rectangular base in solid noble wood with decorative veneer, presenting curved lines opposed to pronounced geometric volumes.
Two drawers reveal the original removable circular reservoirs in Portuguese porcelain.
Tiered dividers in a perfect circle-arch, ideal for organizing correspondence, envelopes, or documents.
A longitudinal recess ideal for resting pens and dip pens.
Dimensions:
10x32x15.5 cm
Total weight - 779 g
Exceptional and elegant Art Deco-era office inkstand, original from the first half of the 20th century, with floral silver detailing.
A sumptuous and highly decorative desk piece that combines functionality with the geometric design typical of the Modernist movement of the 1930s.
It is enriched with sophisticated silver applications featuring a floral motif (roses) arranged at the upper corners, fronts, and the arch of the letter rack, imparting a classic charm to the sober Art Deco geometry.
The set is structured on a sturdy rectangular base in solid noble wood with decorative veneer, presenting curved lines opposed to pronounced geometric volumes.
Two drawers reveal the original removable circular reservoirs in Portuguese porcelain.
Tiered dividers in a perfect circle-arch, ideal for organizing correspondence, envelopes, or documents.
A longitudinal recess ideal for resting pens and dip pens.
Dimensions:
10x32x15.5 cm
Total weight - 779 g
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Porcelain, Silver, Wood
Model/name
Art Déco
Country of origin
Portugal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
15.5 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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