Small Art Deco Octagonal Walnut Veneer Side Table, 1930s

Small table veneered with walnut wood with visible grain. Octagonal top supported on four flattened legs, connected at the bottom with an additional shelf.

The modernist, synthetic form of the table and the use of materials is characteristic for the avant-garde of the 1930s.

The Art Deco style stood in opposition to the rich ornaments of eclecticism and secession. He was characterized by a modern desire to synthesize forms and their geometrization. Beauty was then sought mainly as a utility object. The combination of luxurious materials and impeccable cubic forms has become synonymous with elegance.

Unlike the design of the 1960s, which was a democratic style intended for everyone, the Art Deco style has always been synonymous with luxury and modernity. The creators of Art Deco paid great attention to the exact and perfect performance of the utility object. They willingly used expensive materials and top-quality veneers, which resulted in a high price of products.