Business card tray Art Deco, bronzed metal, Poland, 1920s
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This 1920s business card tray exemplifies Warsaw's deskware craftsmanship in the Art Deco style. Made from bronzed white metal, it features an elliptical silhouette with a shallow, oval depression designed for cards or writing instruments. The central decorative motif consists of two prowling lionesses, sculpted in a naturalistic manner characteristic of the period—their muscular forms are rendered with smooth, polished surfaces, while manes and facial details display a refined texture. The tray’s surface is predominantly matte, with gentle satin highlights on raised areas, accentuating its sculptural quality. Its construction is robust: a thick, stable base with beveled edges, seamless joins, and no visible fasteners underscore the manufacturing precision. The color palette centers on deep browns and olive undertones, complemented by a subtle patina. The piece is preserved in very good condition, with only minor surface scratches and light patina; all elements remain original. Within this tray, one hears the echoes of interwar Warsaw—a city of ambition, new styles, and artisanal integrity. The lionesses, purposeful and alert, reflect the Art Deco spirit: a celebration of strength, movement, and refined simplicity. The metal, enriched over time by its patina, seems to whisper stories of bygone meetings and gestures when a business card was an invitation to a world of relationships and prestige. Each detail—from the way light breaks across the lionesses’ backs to the soft sheen on the metal—contributes to a narrative of 1920s elegance, when even utilitarian objects aspired to artistic distinction. This tray would
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Height9 cm
Depth24 cm
Width17 cm
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Width17 cm
Height9 cm
Depth24 cm
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