One bronze vide-poche sculptural table in the form of an acrobat

This unusual work, immediately eye-cathing for its remarkable design, is a unique piece of antique furniture, combining creative, early modern sculpture with function, in the form of a hall or 'vide-poche' table. It was made in France in the early twentieth century, and stands approximately 86cm tall.

Literally meaning 'empty pocket,' the term vide-poche refers to the wide, shallow open bowl atop the piece, a simple depository for small objects upon entrance into a home or other venue. The table itself is mounted on a sculptural image of a young male acrobat performing a handstand, his hands pressed into a bronze cushion, with the bowl balanced flat against the soles of his feet, while he looks out at the viewer.

The piece has been made to stand out by its creative design, that of an acrobat in a handstand balancing the bowl on his feet, elevating its simple function into a real statement piece, full of character and presence; ideal for those looking for an antique piece that combines function with avant-garde artistry.