Mediterranean Riviera Hand-Forged Iron, Faux Bamboo, Burnt Rattan Plant Stand, C. 1930s

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Distinctive Mediterranean Riviera–style plant stand dating to the early twentieth century, likely produced in Southern Europe during the interwar period.

… Read more Distinctive Mediterranean Riviera–style plant stand dating to the early twentieth century, likely produced in Southern Europe during the interwar period.

The piece is crafted from an elegant mix of materials: hand-forged iron, faux bamboo bentwood, hand-wrapped rattan, and woven cane. The sculptural iron base features graceful scrollwork formed from solid forged stock, providing strength and visual presence.

Above, the frame is shaped from bentwood and finished with a warm burnt treatment that highlights the bamboo-style nodes.

Joints are reinforced with rattan binding, and the top is finished with a woven cane panel set within a wooden frame.

This refined combination of forged metal and natural woven materials reflects the relaxed sophistication associated with veranda and conservatory furnishings found in Mediterranean coastal villas, particularly those along the French Riviera and Italian Riviera during the 1920s and 1930s.

Sturdy, well balanced, and highly decorative, the stand functions beautifully as a plant stand, pedestal drink table, or display stand.

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• Origin: Southern Europe, Mediterranean region
• Period: Circa 1930s (interwar era)
• Style: Mediterranean / Riviera
• Materials: Hand-forged iron, faux bamboo bentwood, rattan binding, woven cane See less