This enameled pen stand from 1950s Belgium draws on Biedermeier principles, featuring subtly geometric proportions and restrained decoration. Its main plane showcases a highly polished, reflective golden finish, lending it a sense of refined presence. A delicate border of light blue enamel creates a tasteful accent along the rim. The body is an elongated oval with gently rounded edges and raised sides, combining practicality with visual lightness. Two integrated pen rests, made of the same metal, are seamlessly attached to the main tray. The stand is slightly elevated on two small, rounded feet. Across the surface, gentle patina, minor scratches, small darkened spots, and modest wear to the enamel at the edge are visible – all consistent with natural vintage age and use, and the construction remains solid and sound. Overall, the stand is in good condition, bearing the quiet complexity of an object with a story.As the polished gold reflects light like the surface of a summer pond, this piece evokes a bygone era of domestic rituals, when writing implements were objects of daily pride. The pale blue border nods to the tasteful restraint of the Biedermeier style, and the warm metal surface stands witness to quieter evenings filled with letters and ink. Every scratch or spot is a subtle marker of words written and conversations shared – an unspoken patina of memory and time.The pen stand could be displayed atop a veneered writing desk in a living room, complemented by dark woods or refined paper accessories. It would also suit a modernist sideboard, where the golden sheen lends energy to monochromatic, mid-century modern, or eclectic collector interiors. Accenting with cobalt ceramics or a vintage in
DIMENSION
Height20 cm
Depth7.5 cm
Width7.5 cm
Dimension details
Width7.5 cm
Height20 cm
Depth7.5 cm
Weight1 kg
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