Ostrich egg on pedestal

Genuine ostrich egg mounted on a Napoleon III-style pedestal. An indispensable piece for any curio cabinet. In the 19th century, it was very trendy to mount exceptional pieces on a pedestal of blackened turned wood. But these decorative objects gained a new interest in the 60s/70s with famous interior designers such as Madeleine Castaing and Jansen. Guaranteed Parisian chic!