Warmer from -Tête à Tête- tea and coffee service 1939

This "Warmer from -Tête à Tête- tea and coffee service" was made by Arthur Leroy Barney, sometime in the early 20th Century. The approach to mark making here is all about sleek, clean lines and geometric forms. Now, let's talk about the materials. You've got this smooth, reflective surface, a real celebration of art deco style. It's like the whole thing is designed to catch the light and throw it back at you, which makes the object kind of dynamic. It’s about taking the mundane and turning it into something almost futuristic. The way the light plays across those surfaces, is really what makes the piece sing. It reminds me of some of the Bauhaus metalwork. There’s a similar interest in simple geometric shapes and industrial materials. But here, there's also a sense of luxury, a kind of playful elegance that makes it feel both modern and timeless, don't you think?