There are thousands of reproduction figures like this about, most noticeably, and curiously, in the South of France, where the market for art deco and jazz age figures is very strong.Every furniture shop in Nice seems to have a range of them It may be that the originals were first made there; I haven't come across one in America.
Most serve as side tables, for use in parties as a place to put bowls of nuts, olives etc.They are not much practical use otherwise, but they are decorative.