Vase signed Edmond Etling, "The Elephants"

Edmond Etling was born in 1878 and moved to Paris, where he developed a business in art dealer and publisher specializing in the decorative arts. At the beginning of the 20th century, he founded the gallery Etling, located on rue de Paradis, became a recognized venue for the presentation and publication of modern decorative objects. The company's activity was part of the revival of the Parisian decorative arts, marked by the search for new forms and the boom in decorative creation. 

Etling is distinguished by its role as an intermediary between artists, craftsmen and the public. It publishes works designed by sculptors, decorators and designers active between 1910 and 1930. Its catalog includes sculptures, and luminaires, and vases, and glass objects, in bronze or in metal, often produced in limited editions. This publishing activity contributes to the dissemination of a modern decorative style, accessible to a wider clientele without sacrificing artistic quality. 

In particular, the publisher collaborates with artists associated with theArt Deco, some of whom specialize in glass or sculpture. The pieces published by Etling are characterized by clean lines, stylized silhouettes and attention to the balance between form and function. Lighting fixtures occupy an important place in his production, often incorporating molded or pressed glass elements combined with metal frames. 

The gallery Etling played an active role in the recognition of Art Deco as the dominant decorative language of the interwar period. The objects published reflect the tastes of the period, combining classical influences, modern stylization and an interest in industrial materials. The role ofEtling his role goes beyond that of a simple retailer, helping to shape aesthetic choices and structure a market for modern decorative objects. 

Edmond's business Etling continued until the end of the 1930s. He dies in 1940, this collection of editions testifies to the importance of publishers in the history of the decorative arts. Today, pieces bearing the signature or stamp of the Etling are sought-after for the quality of their workmanship and their representativeness of the French Art Deco style.