Revolving Tray Art Deco, brown Bakelite, Germany, 1930s.
165 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 15001
The Bakelite revolving tray by Kreutz, dating from the 1930s, is an original example of German servingware crafted in authentic Art Deco style. The construction is based on a pure circular form, 29 cm in diameter, with a low, gently elevated rim set on a wide, stable, revolving base (base diameter 19 cm). The deep, marbled brown Bakelite contrasts with ivory-toned handles, providing a geometric and accentuated detail characteristic of the era. The surface has a subtle satin sheen, and the material reveals the irregular veining distinctive to early Bakelite. All transitions and edges are carefully rounded, with no visible hardware or decorative inlays. The embossed Kreutz signature on the underside authenticates its provenance. The item is preserved in original good condition, showing only minor superficial marks and light signs of use consistent with age.
This piece speaks to an era when modernity was defined by form and material—Bakelite, a symbol of 1930s ingenuity, enabled the creation of household objects with immaculate geometric lines previously unseen in everyday items. The tray evokes the ritual of a bourgeois gathering over coffee, where a revolving cake stand was as essential as the dessert itself—embodying the pursuit of practicality without sacrificing style. The soft light reflecting off the satin brown hints at domestic calm, while
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Height4 cm
Width30 cm
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Width30 cm
Height4 cm
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