Desk Set Art Nouveau, brown, natural leather, steel, gold plating, Germany, 1910s.
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This early 20th-century Art Nouveau desk set, crafted by the renowned German workshop Lerche Solingen, exemplifies refined workmanship and rich detail. The set comprises a letter opener, scissors, and a case, all in a warm brown palette created from natural leather with a distinctive, time-worn patina. The leather features a pronounced texture, combining smooth, matte, worn areas with sections of deep, decorative patterning. The upper parts are adorned with silver-toned, partially gold-plated fittings in unmistakably Art Nouveau style: flowing organic lines and engraved botanical motifs on metal. The metalwork alternates between polished and matte finishes, resulting in subtle contrasts. The sheath edges are reinforced with thick stitching or braiding, serving both protective and decorative roles. The entire set remains in good condition, bearing visible signs of age and use such as leather abrasions, minor dents, and localized discoloration on the metal—typical for well-preserved objects from the early 1900s. Every detail in this set tells the story of European modernism and an era when handwritten correspondence demanded its own measure of grace. The tactile interplay of leather and metal speaks of a time when a desk was a personal sanctuary, and everyday objects assumed the role of discreet art pieces. The intertwining of organic curves and tactile surfaces gives voice to an epoch in which Art Nouveau in Germany valued both sensual forms and functional beauty—where objects stood as both ornament and the answer to the desire for everyday refinement. This set can be
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Height2 cm
Depth8 cm
Width27 cm
Dimension details
Width27 cm
Height2 cm
Depth8 cm
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