Champagne / wine cooler, Christofle 1930s.

Luc Lanel (1893-1966) was the artistic director at Christofle, from 1922-1942, This rare, beautiful Art Deco wine cooler, model “Ondulations” was originally designed for the ocean liner S.S. Normandie and its First Class Dining Room and Bar. About the maker: Christofle has offered exceptional pieces for the table, stunning jewellery, home accessories and furniture since the mid-1900s. The brand’s revolutionary styles are grounded in the ethos the ‘Art of Living’ - or more simply in the joy of cultivating happiness through the sharing of beautiful things. The Parisian silversmith focus on the traditional techniques of French High Craftsmen (Meilleurs Ouvriers de France), passing down their knowledge to retain the Maison’s qualities of excellence inherent in all of the brand’s prestigious creations. From the rooms of transatlantic ocean liners to the tables of modern silversmiths, avant-garde architects, maharajas and contemporary designers. They always deliver timeless design with high quality.