Napkin holder, Art Deco, black yellow bakelite, Western Europe, 1920s.
1 920 PLN
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This Western European bakelite napkin holder embodies a refined approach to utilitarian design at the crossroads of late Art Deco, early modernism, and emerging Pop-Art influences. The contrasting color palette features deep, mirror-like black vertical elements set against a warm, subtly translucent yellow base reminiscent of amber. The elongated, stylized leaf-shaped base supports two asymmetrical, geometric black uprights, creating a distinct, sculptural silhouette. The bakelite is uniform and smooth to the touch, with no visible seams or joints, highlighting the precision of its craftsmanship. Its bold proportions and polished surfaces reflect light, accentuating the sculptural quality of the piece. Preserved in very good condition—free from chips, cracks, or visible wear—this object is a rare collectible example from the 1930s–1950s.The form of this napkin holder echoes the voice of interwar Europe, a period that embraced modern materials and experimented with new visual languages. Bakelite—a material symbolic of the era—has here been shaped with near-jeweler’s precision. The piece seems to whisper stories of a time when austerity and function merged with a quest for harmony and bold geometry. Its high-gloss finish and interplay of colors create an illusion of movement, as if the napkin holder were a gesture frozen in time by an artist who valued clarity and dynamism of form.This napkin holder can be elegantly displayed on a modern wooden or veneered tabletop, becoming a strong accent amid understated tableware. It would be well-suited to interiors inspired by Art Deco
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Height9.5 cm
Length16 cm
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Length16 cm
Height9.5 cm
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