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Art Deco Chrome Airplane Sculpture on Wooden Base, 1940s
$1,145.19
£846.66
€960
CA$1,575.20
A$1,750.93
CHF 917.80
MX$21,383.10
NOK 11,458.21
SEK 10,780.04
DKK 7,308.46
About the Item
This striking Art Deco airplane sculpture captures the fascination with aviation that marked the early 20th century. Designed in the 1940s, the piece combines the streamlined dynamism of the machine age with the refined craftsmanship typical of the Art Deco period. The aircraft is crafted in chrome-plated metal, featuring dual propellers and aerodynamic wings that reflect the spirit of innovation and speed associated with interwar aviation.
The polished surface enhances the sculptural lines, while the organic solid wood base provides an elegant contrast and stability, emphasizing the sense of movement as if the plane were caught mid-flight. This balance between modern materials and traditional craftsmanship is a hallmark of Art Deco design, appealing both to collectors of decorative arts and enthusiasts of early aviation.
Its scale and detail suggest it may have served as a desk ornament or presentation piece, reflecting the optimism of the 1940s. Today, it stands as a timeless object of design, bridging history, engineering, and art.
In very good vintage condition, with a beautiful patina consistent with age, it would make a unique addition to a design collector’s interior or as a statement piece in a contemporary setting.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:BARCELONA, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9391246488952
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