Description
Captured in the burgeoning glamour of the 1920s, this original Art Deco Glass Cabinet represents a departure from the ornate towards a more disciplined, geometric elegance. Handcrafted from solid old teak, the piece showcases a rich, matured grain that grounds the room with a sense of history and quiet permanence.
The silhouette is anchored by a stepped ziggurat base, a motif borrowed from the soaring skyscrapers that defined the early 20th-century skyline. This architectural gravity is balanced by the inclusion of Streamline Moderne "speed lines"—four precise reeded grooves etched into the timber that evoke the energy and streamlined optimism of the Machine Age.
Further elevating the piece is a rhythmic beaded pearl trim, a detail that traces its lineage back to Neo-Renaissance classicism but here serves as a jewellery-like counterpoint to the cabinet’s industrial geometry. This delicate beading softens the transitions between the glass and the timber, catching the light to provide a sophisticated interplay of textures.
Behind the expansive doors, the interior provides a curated stage for a home’s most meaningful objects, from fine glassware to rare editions. The Art Deco Glass Cabinet merges the raw luxury of old-growth teak with the bold aesthetics of the Jazz age.
Dimensions: 100cm x 40cm x 190cm (LxDxH)
Product Code: JKT185-01
Materials: Solid Aged Teak Wood
Circa 1920s to 1930s
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