Emanating the spirit of the Art Nouveau movement, this French Cast Iron Hall Tree by Alfred Corneau is a captivating artifact from the turn of the 20th century. Expertly shaped with decorative details, the Hall Tree features an elegant mirror plate accentuated with six practical hooks for organizing outerwear. Below this, a demilune shelf and shell-form drip tray serve functional and aesthetic purposes alike. A visual testament to Corneau's hollowware craft, it fuses aesthetics with function in a utilitarian piece of decor that will elevate any entrance or hallway.
FRENCH ART NOUVEAU CAST IRON HALL TREE, ALFRED CORNEAU, C.1900, SHAPED FLAT MIRROR PLATE, FRAMED BY SIX HOOKS, OVER DEMILUNE SHELF, SHELL-FORM DRIP TRAY, HAIRLINE TO MIRROR PLATE, APPROX 69.5"H, 39"W, 15.5"D. PROVENANCE: PROPERTY OF A DISTINGUISHED AUSTIN FAMILY. CONDITION: VERY GOOD. ALL PARTS PRESENT AND ORIGINAL. WEAR COMMENSURATE WITH AGE AND USE.
