Art Nouveau fruit basket, silver metal, Kaiser, Germany, early 20th c.
560 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 12559
This round fruit basket, manufactured by Kaiser in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century, exemplifies Art Nouveau metal craftsmanship. Made entirely of metal—likely pewter or silver-plated alloy—it displays a cool silver-gray tone with a matte finish and naturally developed patina, imparting a distinctive, uneven character to its surface. The shallow, circular form features a repeating geometric motif along the rim, consisting of vertical ribs and clusters of small raised dots, characteristic of early 20th-century decorative arts. The basket is fitted with a double-wire metal handle, elegantly twisted at the center for both structural reinforcement and ornamentation. The handle is movable or detachable. Subtle signs of use are present—gentle surface dulling, minor scratches, and natural tarnish—but there are no visible structural damages or deformations. The piece has been preserved in very good, original condition, without evidence of aggressive restoration.The form of this basket tells a story from an era when natural motifs intertwined with graceful geometric embellishments. Its matte surface and restrained rim lines recall the Art Nouveau ambition to harmonize function with ornament—the metal here seems to recount a time when utilitarian objects held an almost sculptural significance. The twisted handle hints not only at practical efficiency but also at a touch of playful lightness, as though ready to carry the ephemeral spirit of early modernist salons. The softly patinated surface conjures the passage of decades, inviting a subtle dialogue between past and present.Brought into a contemporary setting, this basket could serve as a
DIMENSION
Height18 cm
Depth20 cm
Width20 cm
Dimension details
Width20 cm
Height18 cm
Depth20 cm
Weight1 kg
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