{"product_id":"iconic-christofle-art-deco-centerpiece-by-luc-lanel-for-the-normandie-133-4","title":"Iconic Christofle Art Deco Centerpiece by Luc Lanel for the Normandie - 13¾\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAn Art Deco silver-plated centerpiece by Christofle, designed by Luc Lanel (1893–1965) for the ocean liner \u003ci\u003eNormandie\u003c\/i\u003e, circa 1930. The restrained tazza form features a wide dished top raised on a low circular foot, with the stem defined by a cluster of polished spheres, creating a striking sculptural accent; the silver plate has a calm, mirror-like sheen and remains in very good condition with light surface wear and fine scratches consistent with age. This model was produced in two finishes: one with a smooth, mirror-polished surface, and another with two concentric rings at the center of the dish, as seen in the present example.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eNormandie\u003c\/i\u003e collection was designed by Luc Lanel, Christofle’s leading designer during the interwar years and instrumental in shaping the house’s modern identity. It was commissioned by the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique to furnish the first-class dining rooms of the ocean liner \u003ci\u003eNormandie\u003c\/i\u003e, launched in 1935. Conceived as a showcase of French luxury and modern design, the ship carried an extraordinary service of around 40,000 silver-plated pieces, all executed in a refined Art Deco style defined by clean geometry and streamlined forms. Lanel’s iconic designs reflect the contemporary ocean-liner aesthetic, balancing elegance with modernity; their success led Christofle to adapt the models for commercial production, bringing this expression of transatlantic sophistication into domestic interiors.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nEqually at home on a dining table, console, or sideboard, this refined tazza can present fruit, petits fours, or candles, or stand alone as a sculptural accent. Its quiet glow and balanced silhouette complement contemporary interiors as gracefully as traditional settings, lending a note of French Art Deco poise to any room. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 4¼\" high x 13¾\" diameter    \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 11cm high x 35cm diameter  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52981836022098,"sku":"24145","price":2795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC08376_9b9df753-1d7c-44d7-b40f-99a1703103b2.jpg?v=1776250660","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/iconic-christofle-art-deco-centerpiece-by-luc-lanel-for-the-normandie-133-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}