Carbon Carbide Building
The Carbide & Carbon Building, located at 230 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago's Loop, is a 37-story Art Deco masterpiece completed in 1929. It was designed by the Burnham Brothers (Hubert and Daniel Burnham Jr.), sons of the legendary architect Daniel Burnham. The facade features a base of polished black granite, a tower of deep green terracotta, and a cap ornamented with genuine 24-karat gold leaf. The top feature is often described as resembling a dark green champagne bottle with gold foil on top, which legend suggests was a response to the Prohibition era.
This tray measure 12x6" with a depth of 3/16."
© Why Girls Go Astray
Please see our "Details" section for more information on the construction, and care of our table trays. In the potichomania process, the glass acts as both a foundation and protective finish, saving the step of varnishing. The original intent was to recreate Greek and Etruscan vases by simulating rare and expensive Sevrés porcelain.
© Why Girls Go Astray. All rights reserved.
Details & Care of Tray
This tray measures approximately 12x6 inches. The relative thinness of the tray – just over 1/8” thick – belies the complexity of the potichomania process. Each of our trays is comprised of a glass tray, three layers of 28# paper, four coatings of varnish, and finished with two coats, each of paint and clear acrylic spray. We’ve added a high-quality felt pad on the bottom in order to protect your home surfaces.a
Care: Please spray with a gentle glass cleanser and wipe clean. Do not submerge in water. For decorative purposes only.
©Why Girls Go Astray. All rights reserved.