Tray c. 1928

This tray, created around 1928, is attributed to Robert Mallet-Stevens, a French architect and designer known for his contributions to Art Deco. The tray's sleek, geometric form and the combination of polished silver and wood exemplifies the streamlined aesthetic of the Art Deco movement, which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s. The tray's functional design, featuring a wooden handle, speaks to the movement's emphasis on both beauty and utility. The Minneapolis Institute of Art houses this intriguing example of decorative arts from the Art Deco era.