Art Nouveau fruit basket, silver, Kaiser, Germany, early 20th c.
560 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 12705
This Art Nouveau fruit basket, produced by the Kaiser manufactory in Germany at the turn of the 20th century, exemplifies utilitarian art steeped in the spirit of its era. Crafted from silver or silver-plated metal, it displays a cool, mirror-polished surface with a highly reflective finish. The proportions balance a wide, low bowl with a gracefully tall, slender handle that is seamlessly incorporated into the undulating rim. Raised organic relief motifs, running in a repeating rhythm along the edge, capture the quintessential Art Nouveau affinity for botanical inspiration and gentle asymmetry. The basket shows no visible damage or restoration, only a gentle patina and mild traces of use attesting to its authenticity and good overall condition as an antique.This object reverberates with the voice of the fin de siècle – a time when ornamentation expressed freedom and artistic imagination. The bright silver surface is as cool as morning mist, reflecting light like a ripple on water. The flowing, organic lines evoke a longing for nature reimagined by human hands. Though functional, the basket elevates daily rituals, turning the presentation of fruit into a moment of understated ceremony, while its botanical reliefs hint at a longing for harmony between interior life and the vitality of the natural world. One can imagine it whispering stories of old Berlin salons, where Art Nouveau was a living ambiance.For arrangement, the basket can be displayed at the center of a dining or living room table, paired with a simple linen cloth, crisp china, or cut glassware. It works equally well with classic table settings and modern design elements—consider a neutral backdrop or oak surface to highlight its reflective finish and botanical contours. In collector’s interiors, it will articulate the dialogue between antiques and contemporary pieces, while in an eclectic setting, it may be combined with ceramics or glassware from other eras, creating a scene rich in luminous contrast.
DIMENSION
Height16 cm
Depth15 cm
Width15 cm
Dimension details
Width15 cm
Height16 cm
Depth15 cm
Weight1 kg
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