This early 20th-century tray exemplifies the refined lines of the Viennese Art Nouveau movement, constructed from a cool-toned metal with a matte, patinated finish subtly highlighted in select areas. The rectangular frame is defined by sharp, right-angled corners and an evenly spaced rhythm of vertical geometric piercings along its entire rim. The two elongated, cylindrical handles are affixed through solid metal mounts, terminating in delicate spheres—details that echo the era’s modernist approach to metalwork. The central serving area consists of clear, smooth glass, flush with the frame, its polished surface reflecting light and providing a crisp textural contrast to the subdued matte edges. Resting on four small spherical feet, the tray is both practical and harmoniously proportioned, with no overt floral decoration or hand-painting, instead expressing a reserved and functionalist Art Nouveau aesthetic. The condition remains very good; minor surface abrasions, slight tarnish, and delicate scratches attest to age without compromising structure or authenticity, and no evidence of restoration is present.This tray channels the spirit of the early modern age, where clarity of line and precise engineering coexisted with the understated luxury of noble materials. Its symmetrical, geometric cut-outs and restrained handles resonate with the early modernist drive for pure form and function, while the silvery patina and crisp transparency of the glass recall the atmosphere of urbane salons—everyday rituals elevated by a sense of ceremony. The piece
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Height3 cm
Depth8 cm
Width28 cm
Dimension details
Width28 cm
Height3 cm
Depth8 cm
Weight1 kg
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