Amazing Art Deco Pewter Tea And Coffee Set
Created by renowned French artist, Rene Delevan (1926 - 1958), this exquisite tea and coffee set immediately catches the eye. This is no ordinary tea set. The design reflects the quality and style of the Art Deco period where simplicity, clean geometric shapes and a streamlined look are strong features.
This tea set has been made from beaten pewter and rosewood. It comprises a large teapot, a smaller pot, a milk jug and a sugar bowl. Unfortunately, the sugar bowl is missing its lid. It has been signed R Delavan on the smaller tea pot.
The Art Deco Period spanned the 1920s and 30s. The French referred to this time as ‘Annees folles’ (crazy years in French). The term ‘Art Deco’ grew out of the “Exposition National des Artes Decoratifs and Industries Modernes” held in Paris in 1925. It was a time of strong economic growth where people embraced new products and services such as radio, automobiles, aviation, oil, electricity, picture houses and JAZZ. Flapper fashion was promoted by Coco Chanel, typified by a boyish look with short hairdos and loose streamlined garments. A new social freedom for women was being unleashed. In 1926 Chanel also introduced ‘the little black dress’. Décor was sleek and smooth, featuring bold colours and geometric shapes. This period was also shaped with events such as the sinking of the Titanic (1912), the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb (1922) and the Completion of The Empire State Building (1931). Stars such as Maurice Chevalier, Sarah Bernhardt, Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers were popular. The fads of these times included dancing the Charleston, cloche hats, bright red lipstick and Betty Boop.
Creations by R Delavan are highly collectble and greatly sought after, especially here in Australia.
Created by renowned French artist, Rene Delevan (1926 - 1958), this exquisite tea and coffee set immediately catches the eye. This is no ordinary tea set. The design reflects the quality and style of the Art Deco period where simplicity, clean geometric shapes and a streamlined look are strong features.
This tea set has been made from beaten pewter and rosewood. It comprises a large teapot, a smaller pot, a milk jug and a sugar bowl. Unfortunately, the sugar bowl is missing its lid. It has been signed R Delavan on the smaller tea pot.
The Art Deco Period spanned the 1920s and 30s. The French referred to this time as ‘Annees folles’ (crazy years in French). The term ‘Art Deco’ grew out of the “Exposition National des Artes Decoratifs and Industries Modernes” held in Paris in 1925. It was a time of strong economic growth where people embraced new products and services such as radio, automobiles, aviation, oil, electricity, picture houses and JAZZ. Flapper fashion was promoted by Coco Chanel, typified by a boyish look with short hairdos and loose streamlined garments. A new social freedom for women was being unleashed. In 1926 Chanel also introduced ‘the little black dress’. Décor was sleek and smooth, featuring bold colours and geometric shapes. This period was also shaped with events such as the sinking of the Titanic (1912), the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb (1922) and the Completion of The Empire State Building (1931). Stars such as Maurice Chevalier, Sarah Bernhardt, Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers were popular. The fads of these times included dancing the Charleston, cloche hats, bright red lipstick and Betty Boop.
Creations by R Delavan are highly collectble and greatly sought after, especially here in Australia.
Created by renowned French artist, Rene Delevan (1926 - 1958), this exquisite tea and coffee set immediately catches the eye. This is no ordinary tea set. The design reflects the quality and style of the Art Deco period where simplicity, clean geometric shapes and a streamlined look are strong features.
This tea set has been made from beaten pewter and rosewood. It comprises a large teapot, a smaller pot, a milk jug and a sugar bowl. Unfortunately, the sugar bowl is missing its lid. It has been signed R Delavan on the smaller tea pot.
The Art Deco Period spanned the 1920s and 30s. The French referred to this time as ‘Annees folles’ (crazy years in French). The term ‘Art Deco’ grew out of the “Exposition National des Artes Decoratifs and Industries Modernes” held in Paris in 1925. It was a time of strong economic growth where people embraced new products and services such as radio, automobiles, aviation, oil, electricity, picture houses and JAZZ. Flapper fashion was promoted by Coco Chanel, typified by a boyish look with short hairdos and loose streamlined garments. A new social freedom for women was being unleashed. In 1926 Chanel also introduced ‘the little black dress’. Décor was sleek and smooth, featuring bold colours and geometric shapes. This period was also shaped with events such as the sinking of the Titanic (1912), the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb (1922) and the Completion of The Empire State Building (1931). Stars such as Maurice Chevalier, Sarah Bernhardt, Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers were popular. The fads of these times included dancing the Charleston, cloche hats, bright red lipstick and Betty Boop.
Creations by R Delavan are highly collectble and greatly sought after, especially here in Australia.
