{"product_id":"vide-poche-moderniste-demi-lune-cristal-vert-emeraude-val-saint-lambert","title":"\"Half-Moon\" Emerald Green Crystal Valet Tray, Circa 1960","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Magnetic Depth of Emerald Green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDiscover a 1960s modernist design icon with this superb valet tray (historically listed as an ashtray) in heavy overlaid crystal. Designed by the prolific René Delvenne for the Val Saint Lambert manufactory, this model features a free-form, fluid crescent shape.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIts intense Emerald Green color, encapsulated at the heart of a clear crystal mass, captures the light to project hypnotic reflections. A sculptural piece that instantly elevates a coffee table, a desk, or a modernist sideboard. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Inalterable Signature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs a guarantee of its provenance and quality of execution, this piece bears the famous \"Val St Lambert\" signature, engraved with a stylus directly on its base. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe POPINCOURT Gallery's Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis model is a perfect example of the renewal of forms at Val Saint Lambert under the impetus of René Delvenne. While the manufactory was historically known for its geometric and classic cut pieces, this valet tray imposes a fluid, almost aerodynamic organic line, typical of Space Age design.\u003cbr\u003eIf the Ruby Red version embodies warmth and boldness, this Emerald Green variation (sometimes called Moorish Green in the crystal factory's catalogs) plays the card of absolute elegance and mineral freshness. This piece is the perfect illustration of René Delvenne's organic genius in the 60s.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe market for \"small crystals\" from the 60s (ashtrays, bowls, valet trays) is experiencing very strong momentum for three major reasons:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCommercial Liquidity: Unlike monumental vases that require a substantial budget and space, this type of object at under €200 is an impulsive purchase or an ideal gift. Stock turns over very quickly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTransgenerational Appeal: Young Mid-Century design buyers love repurposing these vintage ashtrays on a coffee table to hold keys or jewelry, or simply displaying them as luminous mini-sculptures.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Added Value of the Label: In the European and American markets, the presence of the original sticker doubles the interest of fastidious buyers. It is the equivalent of an original box for a vintage toy: it proves that the object was displayed in a cabinet and rarely handled.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufactory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Val Saint Lambert (Official Supplier to the Belgian Court – Founded in 1826)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e: René Delvenne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Private collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Circa 1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crystal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Emerald Green (Moorish Green) and Clear Crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Length: 17 cm | Width: 13 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 740 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cursive \"Val St Lambert\" signature engraved under the base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent overall condition. The crystal is perfectly clear, with no chips or cracks. Note: Minor micro-scratches from use on the base, attesting to its authenticity and completely invisible once the object is placed down. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eModernist \"VSL\" Emerald Green Crystal \"Half-Moon\" Valet Tray \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCertificate of authenticity \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cristallerie du Val St Lambert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60000470729038,"sku":"MCM-VSL-1030","price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/vide-poche-cristal-vert-emeraude-val-saint-lambert-table-bois-MCM-VSL-1030-main2.png?v=1782831203","url":"https:\/\/galeriepopincourt.com\/en\/products\/vide-poche-moderniste-demi-lune-cristal-vert-emeraude-val-saint-lambert","provider":"GALERIE POPINCOURT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}