This Italian centerpiece basket from the 1960s exemplifies the hallmarks of mid-century modern design, crafted from honey-blonde rattan, bamboo, and brass. The silhouette is low and elongated, defined by a broad oval contour and two semi-circular, substantial brass handles with a semi-gloss finish. Subtle patina and minor marks on the brass demonstrate the basket’s age and authenticity. The handwoven rattan displays natural tonal variation, with the tight, spiral base, a robust braided central band, and horizontally set rods for the walls, interrupted by discrete vertical braces. The construction is robust yet exposed, openly displaying bindings and fixings typical of the era’s Italian craftsmanship. The aesthetic embodies the mid-century ideal of marrying natural materials with clean, unadorned forms for everyday use. The condition is very good: no structural damage, only slight indications of age on the rattan and brass, underlining the basket’s original character. This basket seems to recount the quiet confidence of postwar Italian interiors: a balance between sunlit ease and the refinement of daily ritual. Warm rattan echoes the ambiance of southern summers, while bamboo accents and mellowed brass suggest conviviality and understated luxury. Its organic shape and measured profile evoke an invitation to enjoy simple domestic acts, with vintage patina underscoring its story as an object bearing the memory of a period when honest materials and practical beauty defined European taste. As a room
DIMENSION
Height10 cm
Depth21 cm
Width27 cm
Dimension details
Width27 cm
Height10 cm
Depth21 cm
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