Art Deco sugar bowl, silver-plated brass, WMF, Poland, 1930s

A spherical WMF Ikora sugar bowl from the 1930s, representing European Art Deco in a utilitarian form, made of brass coated with a layer of silver. The surface has a cool, silvery finish with natural patina, minor scratches, and oxidation marks typical for authentic items from this era. A distinctive detail is the thin golden stripe running around the lid, breaking the minimalist, geometric form. The whole is completed by a vertical, slender handle on top of the lid, and the perfectly spherical body rests on a flat, round base for stability. The construction is compact and solid, with no visible screws or rivets, and all original elements have been preserved. The overall condition is good – only minor abrasions and patina are visible on the surface, with no major dents or damage. This sugar bowl echoes the narrative of the 1930s, when modernist ideas met the highest craftsmanship. The geometric sphere and subtle gold stripe speak of the pursuit of harmony between function and decoration – of a world where the daily ritual of serving tea or coffee became a small gesture of modernity. The slender handle, like an architectural detail, suggests that even simple activities can bear the mark of style, and the silvery surface, with small traces of time, recalls past gatherings at the table. The WMF Ikora sugar bowl will fit both in a collector's display from the 1920s or 1930s and on a contemporary table surrounded by porcelain with geometric patterns or glassware with chrome details. It can be paired with minimalist white and grey tableware to highlight the cool shine of the metal, or introduced into interiors inspired by Art Deco, where it will be accompanied by accessories made of black glass or marble. It also works well as a decorative accent in a modern kitchen, where its spherical form and subtle golden detail will reference design history while retaining functionality.