{"product_id":"vintage-art-nouveau-jugendstil-desk-30346","title":"Vintage Art Nouveau Jugendstil Desk Inkwell, Gilt Metal Pen Tray with Filigree-Pattern Panels and Domed Lid, 20 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1896, a new magazine called Die Jugend, meaning “Youth,” was launched in Munich. Its fresh, flowing graphics gave a name to the German version of Art Nouveau: Jugendstil. Designers in Germany and Austria applied the new style to everything from posters to tableware, and the well-equipped writing desk was one of its favourite places to appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis desk inkwell is in that Art Nouveau Jugendstil spirit. Its tray has a broad, kidney-shaped outline that curls into tight scrolls on either side of the inkwell. The centre of the tray is ribbed with grooves where pens could rest, and two side panels are covered in lacy scrolls set with small rosettes. This pattern imitates filigree, an ancient goldsmiths’ technique in which fine twisted wire is shaped into delicate openwork, here reproduced in relief. The inkwell has a domed lid with the same filigree pattern and a small round knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inkwell is in good condition. The gilding has worn in places, letting a warm copper tone show through, which gives it an appealing two-tone character. It makes a fine centrepiece for a writing desk, holding pens and small desk tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, this is a vintage Art Nouveau Jugendstil desk inkwell in gilt metal, with filigree-pattern panels, a ribbed pen tray and a domed lid. It measures 20 × 11 cm and is exactly as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 20 × 11 cm (7.9 × 4.3 in). About the length of a pencil.\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Gilt metal\u003cbr\u003e\nStyle-Period: Art Nouveau \/ Jugendstil style; vintage\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping: Professionally packed, fully insured, worldwide. We handle the paperwork, with all import duties paid by us; nothing to settle on delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Good; wear to the gilding, with a warm copper tone showing through in places.\u003cbr\u003e\nReturns: Accepted within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Jaspers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59799275602265,"sku":"LM-E-602","price":417.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/5388\/5529\/files\/il_fullxfull.8650226076_89oq.jpg?v=1791563359","url":"https:\/\/maisonjaspers.com\/products\/vintage-art-nouveau-jugendstil-desk-30346","provider":"Maison Jaspers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}