Art Nouveau cake stand, porcelain, silver-plated brass, Austria, early 20th c.
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This early 20th-century Viennese Art Nouveau (Secession) cake stand combines white porcelain with silver-plated brass, reflecting the refined aesthetic sensibility of its time and place. The broad, flat plate is finished in a gentle ivory white, highlighted by a symmetrical lavender-blue floral motif with discreet green accents. Its rim and pedestal—the latter formed in a solid, tapering conical shape—are shaped from polished, silver-plated brass, showing a muted, patinated sheen that reveals traces of age. The join between porcelain and metal is executed with precise craftsmanship, with no modern repairs apparent. Decorative elements are restrained, focusing on proportion and linearity rather than ornate embellishment in line with the Secessionist vocabulary of Vienna. Balanced and stable, the stand’s silhouette underscores both utility and a delicate sense of decorum. In good condition, showing minor surface scratches and slight metal tarnish, with the porcelain free of chips or cracks.The form tells a story of early 1900s Vienna—a city where Art Nouveau’s measured geometry met a poetic softness of color and line. The harmonious proportions and subdued decoration evoke the ambiance of a turn-of-the-century café, where sophistication was quiet and everyday life embraced beauty without excess. The object’s crisp white and subtle metallic glow echo the interplay of urban discipline and floral lightness so characteristic of Viennese Secession—hinting at intimate gatherings, shared desserts and the enduring pleasures of crafted detail.The cake stand may serve as a focal point on a classic table setting, or as a sculptural statement in a more contemporary environment. It could be paired with clear
DIMENSION
Height10 cm
Depth24 cm
Width24 cm
Dimension details
Width24 cm
Height10 cm
Depth24 cm
Weight1 kg
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