Artist: Leytens Frères
Technique: Drawing on chalk paper
State: See pictures
Signature: Company stamp
Sale with frame: No
Size picture (in cm): 30.7 cm x 25.5 cm
Dimensions of the work: 30.7 cm x 25.5 cm
Obtained: Auction
Remarks:
The black background in the photo has been used to highlight the details of the paper used. (scanned object)
Streamlined, U-shaped body – the wide cabinet, rounded at the bottom with a heavily overhanging top edge, features a classic Art Deco silhouette—often described as "à gondole" or "tulip-shaped"—deliberately departing from the straight-lined forms of earlier styles.
Heavy, rectangular upper section with drawers – the visibly tiered top section, featuring two drawers and round gold knobs, lends the cabinet a monumental, architectural character.
Fluted (ribbed) plinth with gold-colored accents – the horizontal ribbing at the base is a classic Art Deco motif, inspired by geometric, machine-age aesthetics.
Wide, floating base – the low, flared plinth with undulating sides creates an impression of lightness—almost as if the cabinet is floating—characteristic of the Art Deco pursuit of elegance and modernism.
Glass display doors with etched or decorative detailing – the diagonal lines suggesting glass reflections and the small decorative motifs (such as floral patterns or dancing figures) reflect the use of decorative glass, a favorite element in Art Deco interiors.
Warm-toned wood with a high-gloss finish – the glossy, reddish-orange hue suggests exotic or lacquered veneer—materials highly prized in this style (such as Macassar ebony or rosewood).
In summary: this is an Art Deco display cabinet or sideboard featuring the characteristic streamlined form, luxurious materials, and geometric details of the late 1920s and 1930s—an era when Belgian and French furniture makers (such as Ruhlmann or the Brussels workshops) were highly influential. were influenced by this modernist, luxurious design idiom.
