Ceramic centerpiece bowl, brown and green, Germany, 1930s.
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A large ceramic centerpiece bowl from Germany, dating to the 1930s, exemplifies the artisanal craftsmanship and sculptural ambition of the Art Deco era with early twentieth-century organic influences. Crafted from ceramics, the bowl measures 33 cm in diameter and stands 7 cm high. Its surface is hand-glazed to a high gloss: a deep chocolate brown transitions seamlessly towards the center into a turquoise-green gradient, creating a striking visual effect. The rim is adorned with three raised, hand-modeled fruit and leaf motifs in tones of green, yellow, and muted pink. The edge is softly undulating and irregular, reflecting the organic design tendencies of the 1930s. A numerical signature on the underside attests to its authenticity and period origin. The surface is smooth and glossy, with visible color transitions and brushwork, underscoring its unique, handcrafted character. The piece is in very good vintage condition, with no visible damage and only minor, age-appropriate signs of use. This bowl tells the story of German Art Deco, a time when everyday objects aspired to sculptural status and nature provided a blueprint for both geometry and fluid lines. The softly undulating rim and organic fruit motifs evoke the ambiance of the 1930s: an era when even a simple tableware piece was conceived as a small work of art. The lustrous, smooth surface catches the light, while the nuanced color transitions and painterly strokes reveal the mark of the artisan rather than the machine. The centerpiece may be displayed in the living room atop a low sideboard or table as a decorative focal point. It would suit interiors inspired by Art Deco as well as modern, eclectic settings, where the naturalistic fruit and leaf motifs could converse with ceramics from other eras. One might combine it with solid-colored textiles or softly contoured
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Height7 cm
Length33 cm
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Length33 cm
Height7 cm
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