Desk Smoking Set, silver white metal silver-plated, Imago Artis, Poland, 1950s
620 PLN
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The Imago Artis desk smoking set is a collectible ensemble from the 1950s, produced by the renowned Imago Artis Cooperative of Artistic Handicraft in Kraków—one of Poland's first postwar jewelry workshops. The set comprises a round tray, a cigarette holder, and a pedestal for a matchbox, all crafted in white metal and silver-plated, each marked with the maker’s stamp. The set’s cool silvery-white hue is complemented by a matte to subtly satin finish, while the tray’s decorative scalloped edge and the coats of arms of Warsaw, Kraków, and Poznań add a heraldic accent to its functional elegance. The cigarette holder features a cylindrical body with vertical, rounded ribs that echo the tray’s motif, and the simple matchbox pedestal incorporates two upright supports. The overall design embodies the restrained geometry and functional sophistication characteristic of 1950s Polish modernism. The set is in very good condition, showing only minor age-appropriate wear—light scratches and patina—without major damage or signs of restoration.This composition resonates with the spirit of postwar optimism and reverence for craftsmanship that marked Polish modernism of the 1950s. The silvery sheen and disciplined geometry speak of an era when everyday objects balanced utility and beauty, and every detail—from the heraldic shields to the rhythmic ornamentation—tells a subtle story of Poland’s cultural renewal and its cities. The set seems to evoke scenes of intimate gatherings in a home study, where form and function merged in the ritual of a shared cigarette.This set could be displayed on a classic walnut desk, where its silvery surface would
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Height4.5 cm
Length18 cm
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Length18 cm
Height4.5 cm
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