1930s Art Déco Black Lacquer and Gilded Bronze Cigarette Case by Jean Dunand, France

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1930s Art Déco black lacquer and gilded bronze cigarette case by Jean Dunand, France

By: Jean Dunand
Material: bronze, copper, … Read more 1930s Art Déco black lacquer and gilded bronze cigarette case by Jean Dunand, France

By: Jean Dunand
Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal, lacquer, enamel
Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, lacquered, enameled, gilt
Dimensions: 5 in x 3.25 in x 0.5 in
Date: early 20th century, circa 1930
Style: Art Déco
Place of origin: France

Art Déco cigarette case by Jean Dunand, France, circa 1930. This refined piece showcases Dunand’s mastery of lacquer and metalwork, featuring a sleek rectangular form with softly rounded edges and a lustrous black lacquer finish. The exterior is adorned with two parallel gilded geometric bands rendered in a rhythmic zigzag pattern, a hallmark of Dunand’s sophisticated Art Déco aesthetic. The surface reveals a delicate interplay between sheen and patina that enhances its visual depth. The case opens to reveal a smooth metal interior fitted with a cigarette retainer and bears the artist’s stamped signature.

Both elegant and functional, this piece embodies the luxurious craftsmanship and avant-garde spirit that defined early twentieth-century French design. See less