Coffee and tea set; Second half of the 20th century.
Carved onyx.
Measurements: 6 x 10 cm (cup); 1 x 12 cm (saucer); 17 x 23 x 12 x 12 cm (teapot); 18 x 51 x 40 cm (box).
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Coffee and tea set; Second half of the twentieth century.
Carved onyx.
Measurements: 6 x 10 cm (cup); 1 x 12 cm (saucer); 17 x 23 x 12 x 12 cm (teapot); 18 x 51 x 40 cm (case).
Coffee and tea set composed of six services, a teapot, a sugar bowl, a milk jug and a case.
Onyx acquired special relevance in the 20th century as a material for household objects due to a combination of aesthetic and technical factors. Its natural translucency, coupled with the variety of veins and shades, from soft greens to creamy tones and browns, made it a highly prized material for domestic decoration. On a practical level, onyx offers a hard, cool surface that is relatively easy to polish, qualities that made it ideal for trays, centerpieces, fruit bowls and small accessories.
Moreover, in a context of growing interest in the blending of craftsmanship and industrial design, onyx made it possible to create pieces that combined sophistication, durability and strong ornamental value, thus fitting in with the eclectic and decorative tastes of the period.
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