1960s French wastebasket made of bamboo and brass
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
1960s French wastebasket made of bamboo and brass Great patina.
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Vintage 1960s French Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
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Modernist Wastepaper Basket, Solid Beech, France, Circa 1930
$1,046.10
£777.59
€1,081.35VAT Included
CA$1,466.49
A$1,489.10
CHF 850.06
MX$17,993.23
NOK 9,985.31
SEK 9,958.07
DKK 6,786.53
About the Item
This sculptural object exemplifies the rigorous formal language that emerged in France during the interwar years, as designers began moving beyond decorative Art Deco toward a more structural and architectonic modernism. The faceted, slightly flaring body is articulated by pronounced vertical uprights, creating a rhythm of planes and volumes. A circular cut-out at the upper register introduces a precise geometric counterpoint—both functional and formally deliberate.
The work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of proportion, mass, and restraint. Carved from solid beech and retaining a luminous honey-toned patina, the piece reveals a commitment to material integrity and clarity of construction consistent with the highest standards of French craftsmanship of the period.
At once utilitarian and sculptural, this object transcends its function. It reads as a study in early modern form—an autonomous architectural volume that engages space with quiet authority.
A rare and compelling example of French interwar design, suitable for collectors of early modernist furniture and refined 20th-century decorative arts.
- Dimensions:Height: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)
- Style:Post-Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7052248903132
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