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Tea Table
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Luxurious materials might catch the eye first, but a closer look reveals the imaginary creatures that adorn the surface of this table. Featuring elaborate arches, a favorite motif that appeared throughout Bugatti's furniture, this fantastical imagery is a window into the designer's expressive imagination.
| Artist / Maker | Carlo Bugatti |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1907 |
| Culture / Origin | France, Paris |
| Medium | inlaid wood (mahogany?), cast and gilded bronze mounts, inlays of ivory or bone, metal, and mother-of-pearl (marine mussels or pearl oysters) |
| Dimensions | Overall: 71.5 x 67.1 x 41.3 cm (28 1/8 x 26 7/16 x 16 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Furniture and woodwork |
About the Artist
active in France after c. 1902. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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Shipping & Collection
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