Tray from the "Tête à Tête" tea and coffee set, 1939
Silver, New Zealand jade, synthetic fiberexpand_more
The Modernism Collection, gift of Norwest Bank Minnesotaexpand_more 98.276.228.1
Not on Viewexpand_more
While clearly indebted to French Art Deco silverwork, this pièce de résistance was designed to "outshine" the French in their own specialty. Its sleek streamlining is mainline American, but even more avant-garde is the black synthetic fiber inset in the handles--a daring statement when combined with a precious metal such as silver. Attributed to Barney, a principal designer at Tiffany & Co., the service was designed for and first displayed in the House of Jewels Pavilion in the 1939 New York World's Fair.
Details
- Title
- Tray from the "Tête à Tête" tea and coffee set
- Artist Life
- 1884 - 1955
- Role
- Designer
- Accession Number
- 98.276.228.1
- Curator Approved
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