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Raymond DucatezArt Deco poster from the 1930s - Diamantine marvelous wax polishCirca 1930
Circa 1930
$2,996.25
£2,219.94
€2,500
CA$4,131.81
A$4,374.51
CHF 2,367.36
MX$52,283.43
NOK 29,508.84
SEK 26,984.79
DKK 19,045.22
About the Item
This striking Art Deco poster from the 1930s offers a gleaming tribute to one of the era’s most beloved household products: Diamantine, the "merveilleuse encaustique" (marvelous wax polish) that promised to make furniture and floors shine like mirrors.
Designed by the accomplished illustrator Raymond Ducatez, the poster captures the optimism, elegance, and domestic aspirations of the interwar years. In the center, a radiant blonde woman in a flowing yellow and white dress emerges from a can of Diamantine, balancing a tray of perfectly polished miniature furniture above her head like a prize. The visual metaphor is clear: this product doesn’t just clean—it transforms.
The top slogan declares with confidence:
"MEUBLES ET PARQUETS SONT DES MIROIRS"
(Furniture and floors become mirrors)
A grid of light beams dances across the floor, suggesting intense shine and geometric modernity—a typical Art Deco visual language used to evoke cleanliness, innovation, and luxury.
The tin of Diamantine itself is rendered in meticulous detail, bearing the period’s stylish typography and the brand’s own slogan:
"Fait la maison propre et gaie"
(Makes the home clean and cheerful)
It’s not just about cleanliness—it’s about a lifestyle of beauty, pride, and brightness.
As French society in the 1930s leaned into modern comforts and efficient domesticity, posters like this played a critical role in shaping consumer culture. The bold design, upbeat tone, and glamorous imagery turned a simple cleaning product into a symbol of upward mobility and taste.
Whether collected for its Art Deco flair, its charming domestic narrative, or its celebration of everyday elegance, this poster remains a classic of French advertising design.
A brilliant piece of commercial art that continues to shine.
Advertisement - France
Keep the house clean and cheerful!
Printed by B. Sirven in Toulouse
- Creator:Raymond Ducatez
- Creation Year:Circa 1930
- Dimensions:Height: 63 in (160 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)
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- Condition:Good condition, slight creases, one small tear.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792217242212
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