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No. 1652 | 1655
Duquette often used abalone shell in his designs, earning him the nickname
“Tony Abalone” from his friends and clients. He often said, “If there were only one
abalone shell in the world, wars would be fought over it, over its beauty.” His simple
iron-framed abalone tables were used to decorate his own rooms, as well as those
of his clients. The Abalone Mosaic Cocktail Table and End Table are made from brass
and finished in Dark Bronze. The top is slightly raised above the surrounding brass
apron and square straight legs, and is inset with abalone shell—its random patterning
and coloration creating a one-of-a-kind work of art. The naturally forgiving, hand-
polished finish promises its otherworldly luster will not diminish over time. Circa 1959.
cocktail table (1652) w 38" d 22" h 18" | end table (1655) w 22" d 22" h 22"
finish: dark bronze frame with polished abalone table top
AB ALO N E M OSA i C TA BL ES
Yellow
Angle@Y
Black
Angle@K
Magenta
Angle@M
Cyan
Angle@C
Warm Gray 4
Angle@K
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