An elegant antique table basket whose design harks back to the early years of the 20th century and to that period when nature became one of the main sources of inspiration for the decorative arts. Its oval shape is surrounded by a wide, deeply undulating border, fashioned with gentle fluting that beautifully catches the light. At both ends, the handles take on the appearance of gnarled branches. Their deliberately irregular, almost vegetal design gives the piece its full character and fully places it within the naturalistic vocabulary of Art Nouveau. Measuring almost 39 cm across, it boasts beautiful proportions and a definite decorative presence. Formerly intended for the table, it could hold bread, fruit, or sweets. Today, it can naturally resume this function, but can also be repurposed as a large decorative bowl on a table, a console, or a sideboard. The silver-plated metal bears an old patina and traces of use, with the silvering having gently mellowed over time. The piece thus retains the lively and authentic appearance of a table object that has spanned more than a century. No manufacturer's marks are visible. Overall length approximately 39 cm. Width approximately 25 cm. Circa .
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- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Material: métal argenté
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