Two-piece desk set Art Deco, Nero Portoro marble, patinated brass, Italy, 1930s
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This two-piece Art Deco desk set, crafted in Italy during the 1930s, comprises a letter holder and a matching rocker blotter, both made from highly polished Nero Portoro marble and patinated brass. The marble bases feature a deep black hue intersected by natural gold and beige veining, emphasizing the luxury and rarity of the material. The letter holder is designed with three gracefully arched brass dividers, while the blotter is topped with a geometric, faceted brass handle, both displaying the symmetrical, precise lines and substantial proportions characteristic of interwar Art Deco aesthetics. The craftsmanship is evident in the beveled marble edges, the cool, glossy surfaces, and the stable, patinated brass elements. The set is preserved in very good condition—the marble shows no chips or cracks, and all brass details are firmly set, with the rocker blotter fully functional.This set embodies the elegance and discipline of the 1930s, a time when modernity was infused with luxury even in everyday office objects. The dramatic veining of Nero Portoro marble seems to recount an era when organizing correspondence was an opportunity to celebrate the beauty of material and form. The geometric divisions, the cool weight of marble, and the patinated brass evoke the refined ambiance of urban gentlemen’s studies and sophisticated collectors' salons, where every detail held significance and purpose.The set could be displayed on an oak or walnut desk in an Art Deco-inspired study, harmonizing with a geometric lamp or a chrome cigarette box. It would also suit placement on a console in an entrance hall or library, serving as both
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Height13 cm
Width11 cm
Length23 cm
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Length23 cm
Height13 cm
Width11 cm
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