BUGATTI, Carlo
(b. 1856, Milano, d. 1940, Molsheim, Alsace)

Tea Table

c. 1907
Inlaid wood, cast and gilded bronze mounts, inlays of ivory, metal, and mother-of-pearl, 72 x 67 x 41 cm
Museum of Art, Cleveland

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 favourite motif that appeared throughout Bugatti's furniture, this fantastical imagery is a window into the designer's expressive imagination.




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