Art Nouveau fruit basket, glass, silver-plated brass, Kaiser, Germany, early 20th c.
560 PLN
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This Art Nouveau fruit basket, produced by Kaiser in Germany at the dawn of the 20th century, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and ornamental language of its era. The basket’s structure combines clear, faceted pressed glass with a wavy, scalloped rim and a silver-plated metal frame, its primary hue a cool, aged silver accented by a matt, oxidized patina. The upper metal band is defined by a geometric rhythm—horizontal slits and circular motifs—evoking the decorative ideals of the Art Nouveau movement. An angular, geometric handle with openwork detail adds both practicality and visual lightness, while three polished, spherical metal feet subtly elevate the form off the surface. The construction reveals early 20th-century fabrication techniques, with no evidence of modern repairs or replacements, and the detailing remains consistent with antique standards. The basket remains in good condition, bearing a pronounced, authentic patina and age-appropriate signs of use with no major damage.The basket’s form and materiality conjure the quiet grace of early 1900s parlors—each motif and tarnish a silent witness to evenings illuminated by gaslight or the first electric bulbs. The interplay between sharp cut glass and cool, textured metal tells of an age when utility and beauty were intertwined, and every surface was intended to
DIMENSION
Height20 cm
Depth18 cm
Width18 cm
Dimension details
Width18 cm
Height20 cm
Depth18 cm
Weight1 kg
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