Tray, Art Nouveau, silver-plated brass, white porcelain, Austria, early 20th c.
880 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 18442
This Art Nouveau tray, crafted in Austria at the turn of the 20th century, features a silver-plated brass frame with a matte, patinated finish that softly highlights its age. The broad rim is adorned with repeating, linear floral ornamentation, distinctive for the Viennese interpretation of Art Nouveau. The center insert comprises lustrous white porcelain, hand-painted with a composition of roses and foliage in blue and greyish-blue hues. Handles, seamlessly integrated with the frame, reveal organic openwork loops and geometric cutouts, blending decorative motifs inspired by nature with everyday functionality. The whole piece maintains balanced proportions and a refined lightness suitable for serving tea or pastries. The condition is very good—there are subtle traces of patina and light scratches on the metal, while the porcelain remains intact and without losses. The tray has not been restored, retaining its original authenticity and period character.The form of this tray speaks with the quiet voice of Viennese Secession, a movement seeking harmony between nature’s flow and gentle geometry. Cool silvered metal and delicately hand-painted porcelain evoke drawing rooms where serving wares were not mere necessities, but invitations for sensorial play of light and pattern. The rose motif hints at rituals of elegant entertaining— from morning breakfasts to afternoon teas—while gentle ageing around the handles stands as a discreet testament to decades past and the meticulous work of Austrian craftspeople.The tray may be displayed on an oak sideboard or walnut buffet, especially alongside period porcelain or glass collections. It can be paired with an Art Nouveau vase, silver cutlery sets, or a pure white linen tablecloth to emphasize its decorative character. It works well in classic, eclectic, or softly modern interiors, but would also lend a refined contrast
DIMENSION
Height5 cm
Depth10 cm
Width28 cm
Dimension details
Width28 cm
Height5 cm
Depth10 cm
Weight1 kg
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