Chrome and Brass Log Holder with Interlaced Strips, French Work, circa 1970
A log holder in chrome and brass, constructed from interlaced strips of the two metals, French work from circa 1970. The geometric crossing of chrome and brass — one cool, one warm — gives this functional object the character of an abstract sculptural composition. 46.5 × 35 × 39.5 cm (18.31 × 13.78 × 15.55 in).
PRODUCT DETAILS
| Dimensions en CM | 46.5 x 35.0 x 39.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimensions en INCH | 18.31 x 13.78 x 15.55 inch |
| Période | 1970–1980 |
| Style | Mid-Century Modern |
| Matériaux | Chrome |
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Among the most distinctive fireside accessories produced during the French design boom of the 1970s, this log holder stands apart for its constructive ingenuity. Rather than a conventional sheet metal or cast iron construction, it is built from interlaced strips of chrome and brass — two metals of contrasting character — crossed to create a structure of geometric precision and visual interest.
The interplay of chrome and brass is particularly effective here. Chrome, with its cool, mirror-bright surface, reflects light with clinical precision; brass, by contrast, offers warmth and depth, a glow that shifts from gold to amber depending on the angle of illumination. Where the strips cross and overlap, the two metals engage in a quiet chromatic dialogue, the cold of the chrome relieved and enriched by the warmth of the brass.
Measuring 46.5 by 35 by 39.5 centimetres, the holder is generously proportioned for a domestic fireplace, offering ample capacity for an evening’s supply of logs while maintaining an architectural presence beside the hearth. The open lattice construction also allows air circulation, keeping logs dry and ready.
A piece that embodies the 1970s French design conviction that everyday objects deserve the same inventive attention as any work of art, this log holder is as satisfying to look at as it is practical to use.
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