Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

American, 1952-2000

Herb Ritts Jr. fashioned himself into one of the top photographers to emerge from the 1980s.

Ritts's aesthetic incorporated facets of life in and around Los Angeles. He often made use of the bright California sunlight to produce bold contrasts, and his preference for outdoor locations such as the desert and the beach helped to separate his photography from that of his New York-based peers.

Ritts's intimate portraiture, his modern yet classical treatment of the nude, and his innovative approach to fashion brought him international acclaim and placed him securely within an American tradition of portrait and magazine photography that includes Richard Avedon, Robert Mapplethorpe and Irving Penn.

From the late 1970s until Ritts's untimely death from AIDS-related complications in 2002, his ability to create images that successfully bridged the gap between art and commerce was not only a testament to the power of his imagination and technical skill, but also marked the synergistic union between art, popular culture and business that followed in the wake of the Pop art movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

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Creator: Herb Ritts

Vintage Herb Ritts Mid-Century Lucite Sculpture

$999

Vintage Herb Ritts Mid-Century Lucite Sculpture

By Herb Ritts

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made of thick Lucite and shaped organically into a center piece or serving bowl resting on a flattened area on the bottom this bowl is attributed to the Ritts Company of Los Angeles ...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

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Lucite

Rustic Swedish Herb Turned Bowl with Makers Brand

$985

H 3.25 in Dm 9.8 in

Rustic Swedish Herb Turned Bowl with Makers Brand

Located in Chireno, TX

Rustic Swedish herb turned bowl with maker's brands. Incised line markings from lathe run counter to the grain and wood striation of bowl creating a subtle, gorgeous patterned effect...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

Willy Rizzo Style Mid-Century Lucite Ice Effect Ashtray, Desk Tidy, Catchall

$600

H 1.57 in W 6.32 in D 6.32 in

Willy Rizzo Style Mid-Century Lucite Ice Effect Ashtray, Desk Tidy, Catchall

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking modernist Lucite ashtray or vide‑poche, crafted with a bold architectural sensibility reminiscent of Willy Rizzo's aesthetic. This substantial catchall features a square, ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

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Lucite, Plexiglass

20th Century Chinese Woven Bamboo 18.5" Herb Drying Winnowing Basket Tray

$250

H 2 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

20th Century Chinese Woven Bamboo 18.5" Herb Drying Winnowing Basket Tray

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Vintage Chinese 18 1/2" wide hand-woven bamboo winnowing herb drying basket tray with bentwood rim.

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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

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Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Italian Lucite “Tortoise” Catchall Tray with Brass Rim 1970

$414

H 2.76 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Lucite “Tortoise” Catchall Tray with Brass Rim 1970

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Nicolosi, IT

An exquisite example of 1970s Italian Mid-Century design, this catchall tray is crafted in warm-hued Lucite (acrylic resin) with a rich tortoiseshell-effect swirl that ranges from ho...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

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Brass

20th Century Chinese Woven Bamboo 24" Herb Drying Winnowing Basket Tray

$350

H 2 in W 24 in D 24 in

20th Century Chinese Woven Bamboo 24" Herb Drying Winnowing Basket Tray

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Large vintage Chinese 24" wide hand-woven bamboo winnowing herb drying basket tray with bentwood rim.

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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-20th Century Italian Woven Porcelain Sculpture

$425

H 5.5 in Dm 9 in

Mid-20th Century Italian Woven Porcelain Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic mid-20th century Italian handwoven porcelain sculpture constructed in a vase form of thinly hand-applied strips of porcelain, and then finished in a white glaze.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Kinetic Lucite Fishes Sculpture by Ritts, USA.

$237Sale Price|36% Off

H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Kinetic Lucite Fishes Sculpture by Ritts, USA.

By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002

Located in Warrenton, OR

Mid-Century Modern Kinetic Lucite Fishes Sculpture by Ritts, USA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs Shop is Closing end May.*** This fantasic kinetic two fish sculpture, which measures about 9.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 inches overall, is great for the MCM affcionado as well as the wildlife lover. Rotate the top fish to give the sculpture the angles your most enjoy, and change it again whenever you like. The two fish can be separated as well, as the rod connecting them is not attached but easily is removable. Good vintage condition. No chips or cracks. Light scratches, and some blemishes/spots that could possibly be alleviated by proper lucite cleaning/polishing techniques. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOWS; PLEASE READ THE BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY. ABOUT OUR LISTINGS: -Measurements are approximate and generally represent the approximate widest/longest/highest areas of each item. -Colors on your monitor and/or in your environment may look somewhat different than in ours and often look deeper on dark backgrounds than they do on light backgrounds. -Please keep in mind that vintage items usually will show evidence of previous ownership, such as scuffing, scratching, and/or other wear such as dulling or marring on base, etc.. Buyers of vintage art pieces...

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Mid-20th Century American Kinetic Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

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Acrylic, Lucite

Felice Antonio Botta Mid-Century Lucite and Chrome Ashtray, Desk Tidy, Catchall

$550

H 2 in W 5.94 in D 5.94 in

Felice Antonio Botta Mid-Century Lucite and Chrome Ashtray, Desk Tidy, Catchall

By Felice Antonio Botta

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Lucite, chrome, and gilt metal ashtray, vide poche, or desk tidy has a design reminiscent of the renowned Italian designer Felice Antonio Botta's work. The piece was ex...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Clear Lucite Handkerchief Draped Bowl

$350

H 7.5 in W 14 in D 15 in

Mid-Century Clear Lucite Handkerchief Draped Bowl

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage handkerchief bowl made of clear acrylic circa 1970s.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Freeform Sculptural Acrylic Bowls by Astrolite / Ritts Co.

$340Sale Price|20% Off

H 3 in W 11 in D 8 in

Pair of Freeform Sculptural Acrylic Bowls by Astrolite / Ritts Co.

By Astrolite

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of freeform sculptural acrylic bowls from the Astrolite Products line by the Ritts Co. of Los Angeles, circa 1970s. The bowls are in very good vintage condition and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Acrylic

Italian White Opaline Fruit Bowl Sculpture Centerpiece Mid-Century

$175 / item

H 7.8 in W 10 in D 10.5 in

Italian White Opaline Fruit Bowl Sculpture Centerpiece Mid-Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Beautiful Italian Mid-Century centerpiece. This piece, marked Made in Italy, certainly is a versatile piece that can function as a bowl as well as a decorative piece in a kitchen, or...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

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Opaline Glass, Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Faceted Lucite Bowl, Unsigned, United States, Circa 1970's

$225

H 4.5 in Dm 7.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Faceted Lucite Bowl, Unsigned, United States, Circa 1970's

Located in Chatham, ON

Mid-Century Modern faceted Lucite bowl - diamond like light effects - unsigned - United States (likely) - circa 1970's. Good vintage condition - no loss - no restoration - couple ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

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Lucite

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H 6.5 in W 18 in D 14 in

Herb Ritts Large Mid Century Sculptural Lucite Center Piece Bowl for Astrolite

By Herb Ritts

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A large sized sculptural center piece bowl in thick Lucite with curved edges and upturned sides making this the perfect statement for any mid century table. Designed by Herb Ritts fo...

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Lucite

VGC Herb Ritts Medium Biomorphic Sculptural Lucite Bowl Mid-Century Modern

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H 5 in W 14.5 in D 13 in

VGC Herb Ritts Medium Biomorphic Sculptural Lucite Bowl Mid-Century Modern

By Herb Ritts

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid-Century Modern ”Astrolite"" Lucite centrepiece or serving bowl by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles in a dynamic freeform shape with unexpected and be...

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Lucite

Large Biomorphic Sculptural Lucite Bowl by Ritts

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H 7 in W 18.25 in D 16 in

Large Biomorphic Sculptural Lucite Bowl by Ritts

By Herb Ritts

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A large biomorphic sculptural acrylic center piece bowl manufactured by the Astrolite company and designed by Herb Ritts. A great piece that feels light and airy perfect for that spo...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

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Lucite

Herb Ritts Large Lucite Center Piece Bowl for Astrolite

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H 6 in W 18.5 in D 14 in

Herb Ritts Large Lucite Center Piece Bowl for Astrolite

By Herb Ritts

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A large sized sculptural center piece bowl in thick Lucite with curved edges and upturned sides making this the perfect statement for any mid century table. Designed by Herb Ritts fo...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Lucite

Herb Ritts Sculptural Large Lucite Center Piece Bowl by Astrolite

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H 6 in W 14 in D 18.25 in

Herb Ritts Sculptural Large Lucite Center Piece Bowl by Astrolite

By Herb Ritts

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A large beautiful organic styled sculptural Lucite center piece bowl crafted to the highest quality designed by Herb Ritts still retaining the original manufactures label by the Astr...

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Mid-20th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

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Lucite

Herb Ritts bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Herb Ritts bowls and baskets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Herb Ritts bowls and baskets, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bowls and baskets by Herb Ritts were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bowls and baskets by Gordon & Jane Martz, Polia Pillin, and Arthur Umanoff. Prices for Herb Ritts bowls and baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $700 and can go as high as $1,299, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,000.

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Questions About Herb Ritts Bowls and Baskets

What is Herb Ritts style of photography?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Herb Ritts was known for his black and white style of photography. He shot a wide range of celebrities and iconic figures in the 1980s and ‘90s, and his work took inspiration from ancient Greek sculpture styles. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Herb Ritts pieces from top sellers around the world.
How did Herb Ritts get into photography?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Herb Ritts got into photography because of his friend, the actor Richard Gere. Before Gere became famous, Ritts agreed to take promotional photos of him in front of a classic car. The media widely circulated the photograph, and Ritts became more interested in the art form. You'll find a range of Herb Ritts photographic art on 1stDibs.

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