Biscuit Barrel Art Deco, silver, brass, crystal, Austria, 1920s
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 1959
This Austrian Art Deco biscuit barrel from the 1920s exemplifies the era’s mastery of material and form. The galvanised brass construction, in a cool, silvery hue with a mirror-like gloss, is composed of three slender legs and a tall, arched handle that flows seamlessly into the oval lid with its small, faceted knob. Inside sits a thick, crystal glass liner, intricately cut with geometric motifs and a starburst pattern. Precise joints, invisible fixings, and a harmonious silhouette – with a low, broad body contrasted by the graceful handle – are characteristic of Art Deco’s blend of function and ornament. The condition is excellent: no chips, discoloration, or clouding; surfaces are smooth and free from significant scratches. This vessel echoes the voice of modernist Vienna – a time when geometry and luxury were intertwined and everyday objects aspired to the status of small artworks. The polished brass reflects light like a mirror, while the crystal rosette scatters it into delicate highlights, evoking the spirit of interwar salons where conversation, coffee, and refined pastries mingled. The barrel’s form seems to whisper of past afternoons, when not only the shape but also the subtle gesture of serving dessert mattered. The biscuit barrel can take pride of place on a walnut or mahogany sideboard and also sits well on a glass occasional table in a modernist-inspired living room. It could be paired with other period pieces – a porcelain cake stand or a chrome tray – to accentuate its geometric line. Alternatively, it may serve as a bonbonnière in an eclectic setting that blends old and new, or as a decorative accent on a low console in the hallway alongside a simply framed mirror.
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Height17 cm
Depth19 cm
Width10 cm
Dimension details
Width10 cm
Height17 cm
Depth19 cm
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