1930s Art Deco French Silver-Plated Cocktail Shaker

1930s Art Deco French Silver-Plated Cocktail ShakerCocktail shakers represent some of the finest examples of Art Deco, as by the end of the 1930s they had become familiar, common objects in the home. In fact, the 20s and 30s are widely regarded as their golden era, falling within the heyday of barware. Shapes were often inspired by architecture and skylines, while the finer details brought the whimsy. Please note, this item is a truly original vintage piece with slight imperfections and distinctive

Black is often the colour of choice for Lee Song-am

Artisans at the Milan atelier craft the tray from Makassar ebony wood and cover it in nautical leather

which makes an eye-catching detail at dinner parties

Joy and playfulness are the feelings Yali Glass evokes with its A Filo carafe: a characterful piece designed by Marie-Rose Kahane

from Mojitos to Bloody Marys

the soft palette of which is often created using the skins of fruits and vegetables such as avocado and onion

using chromolithography to transform Limoges porcelain into aquatic collectibles

On this small tureen

scale-like curves and curious goldfish motifs

he opts instead for loden wool – a traditional variety of the fabric which is boiled

This lidded serving dish from the 1960s features chunky gold detailing and delicate sprinklings of hand-painted blooms

complete with twisted columns and wave frieze