Nut basket, Viennese Secession, silver-plated brass, Austria, early 20th c.
385 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 13175
This Secessionist basket for nuts or sweets, crafted from silver-plated brass, originates from early 20th-century Austria. Its elongated oval form is accentuated by a broad, rigid handle adorned with a recurring, openwork pattern of square perforations—a motif characteristic of the Viennese Secession, with its penchant for geometry and rhythm. The object carries a cool, matte silver hue, gently muted by authentic patina and signs of age. Edge joints are finely finished, with the handle seamlessly integrated and no visible fittings; the construction is sturdy and visually unified. The basket displays clear traces of use—minor abrasions, discoloration, and surface oxidation—yet remains in good condition with its historical patina and era-specific character intact and no major damages.Within this restrained form, the voice of the fin de siècle resonates, when Viennese Secession imbued everyday objects with new aesthetics. The metallic surface evokes the refined coolness of old salons, while the square perforation motif quietly echoes the geometric refrain of modernists such as Klimt and Hoffmann. The patina and traces of time narrate seasons gone by—hands reaching for sweets on long evenings, lamplight softly mirrored on silvered metal.This basket might be placed on an antique console table or a modern dark wood surface, where it will emphasize the interplay of textures. In sophisticated interiors inspired by Art Nouveau or collector's spaces that mingle glass, porcelain, and classic candelabra, its noble chill finds an appropriate setting. As a salon detail placed on a sideboard beside a modernist graphic, the basket will recount the story of early 20th-century subtle elegance.
DIMENSION
Height14 cm
Depth9 cm
Width20 cm
Dimension details
Width20 cm
Height14 cm
Depth9 cm
Weight1 kg
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