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Art Deco Italian Majolica Centerpiece

$1,200
£913.93
€1,053.44
CA$1,678.79
A$1,886.85
CHF 982.62
MX$22,948.78
NOK 12,573.86
SEK 11,923.72
DKK 7,862.17
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A stunning Italian majolica centerpiece crafted during the Art Deco period, skillfully blending 16th and 17th-century motifs with a modern, stylized interpretation characteristic of the early 20th century. The design reflects a reverence for Renaissance and Baroque decorative traditions, yet simplifies and abstracts these elements into a more geometric, elegant form in keeping with Art Deco aesthetics. Art Deco, emerging in the 1920s and 1930s, was a celebration of modernity tempered by historical inspiration. Designers drew extensively from earlier artistic periods—including Renaissance, Baroque, Egyptian, and Classical art—reinterpreting their motifs, patterns, and forms with bold lines, symmetry, and stylized ornamentation. This allowed Art Deco to convey both a sense of luxury and progress, linking the new century with the grandeur of the past. This particular piece was deliberately aged during production to evoke the patina of an antique, with the underlying brown earthenware body showing through the translucent glaze, lending warmth and depth to the surface. This technique enhances the sense of history while celebrating the craftsmanship of the period. Such majolica works represent a dialogue between past and present, where Italian artisans of the Art Deco era revisited classical iconography through the lens of contemporary style, producing pieces that are both decorative and timeless. Perfect as a centerpiece or statement object, this majolica is a testament to the enduring appeal of historic forms reimagined for the modern home.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kilmarnock, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883043636032

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