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Antique Art Deco Figured Walnut Serving Trolley c.1920 20th Century

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This is a striking antique Art Deco three-tier figured walnut hostess trolley dating from the 1920s. The trolley is of decorative circular form and is fitted with castors. This is a very entertaining serving trolley which can also be used as a display unit. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 79 cm x Width 70 cm x Depth 43 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 2 foot, 4 inches x Depth 1 foot, 5 inches Walnut The Walnut woods are probably the most recognisable and popular of all the exotic woods, having been used in furniture making for many centuries. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable. Art Deco or Deco, is an influential visual arts design style which first appeared in France during the 1920s, flourished internationally during the 30s and 40s. It is an eclectic style that combines traditional craft motifs with Machine Ageimagery and materials. The style is often characterized by rich colours, bold geometric shapes, and lavish ornamentation. Deco emerged from the Interwar period when rapid industrialization was transforming culture. One of its major attributes is an embrace of technology. This distinguishes Deco from the organic motifs favored by its predecessor Art Nouveau. Historian Bevis Hillier defined Art Deco as "an assertively modern style...[that] ran to symmetry rather than asymmetry, and to the rectilinear rather than the curvilinear; it responded to the demands of the machine and of new material...[and] the requirements of mass production". During its heyday Art Deco represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress. Our reference: A3822
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.11 in (79 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A38221stDibs: LU950638890862
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