A hand-formed decorative bowl crafted from solid brass, originating from Denmark in the 1960s, encapsulates the essence of brutalist design in everyday objects. Its body features an irregular, asymmetrical shape reminiscent of a rounded square, with thick, undulating walls and a deep interior that clearly show traces of manual shaping. The entire surface is heavily textured, hammered, and sculpted, emphasizing its organic, raw character. The brass is gilded, resulting in a uniform, warm gold hue with a balanced, matte-satin sheen, unbroken by any additional ornament or color. The construction appears monolithic—without visible seams or joints—indicative of single-piece casting. Weight: 2.5 kg; height: 7 cm; width: 21 cm. The bowl is preserved in very good condition, free from damage or significant signs of wear, with a consistent patina that reflects careful preservation.This object gives voice to the 1960s, a period when Nordic design began to boldly experiment with form and texture. Gilded brass, shaped in a free, brutalist manner, seems to tell a story of returning to the primal gestures of the maker—each hammered trace a record of the era’s energy. The gaze follows the irregular edges, light softly glides across the matte surface, and the bowl remains silent in a way that evokes authenticity and material honesty. It needs no ornament; its presence is defined by the interplay of weight, light, and sculptural, tactile expression.It may be displayed on a low console in dark wood, where the gilded brass tone will accentuate the depth of surrounding materials.
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Height7 cm
Length21 cm
Dimension details
Length21 cm
Height7 cm
Weight2.5 kg
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