Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Plant Stand with Iris Carving, France, 1900

An Art Nouveau plant stand in walnut from France, made around 1900. Under the top, all four sides are decorated with deep openwork carving of irises, leaves and flowing stems, set in pointed arches. The tall tapered legs are joined by a lower shelf, and the moulded top has a warm, rich colour. A beautiful stand for a plant, a vase or a sculpture, typical of the French Art Nouveau love for nature. Condition: good, with small dents and scratches on the top. Dimensions: height 113 cm, width 32 cm, depth 31.5 cm.