Taxco Decorative Baskets

Creator: Taxco

1960s Patinated Silverplate Heart Basket Taxco Mexico

$250

1960s Patinated Silverplate Heart Basket Taxco Mexico

By Los Castillo, Taxco

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Mexican Silverplated Patinated Basket in the style of Los Castillo Taxco Mexico. Stamped underneath with foundry stamp. 9 h x 4.75 diameter x 5 w Patinated vintage original un...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxco Decorative Baskets

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Silver Plate

Los Castillo Azurite Sugar Bowl Mexican Modern Studio Craft Taxco Silver Jewlery

$396Sale Price|20% Off

H 3 in Dm 3.25 in

Los Castillo Azurite Sugar Bowl Mexican Modern Studio Craft Taxco Silver Jewlery

By Los Castillo

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Silver-plated spherical lidded sugar with mosaic Azurite and Malachite handle. Azurite is a soft, deep blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxco Decorative Baskets

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Silver Plate

Vintage Patinated Bronze Low Bowl, Sweden, 1960s

$990

H 2.5 in Dm 13.75 in

Vintage Patinated Bronze Low Bowl, Sweden, 1960s

By Ildfast, Just Andersen, Carl Sorensen

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A gorgeous Patinated bronze low bowl. Great color and form being mostly mid century modern/ minimalist with a slight art deco detail. Very good original condition.

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxco Decorative Baskets

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Bronze

Vintage Capodimonte Ceramic Flower Basket, Italy 1960s

$439

H 9.45 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in

Vintage Capodimonte Ceramic Flower Basket, Italy 1960s

By Capodimonte

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage ceramic basket with flowers by Capodimonte made in Italy in the 1960s. In very good vintage condition with signs of age and use. Please...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Taxco Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Vintage Patinated Bronze Low Bowl, Sweden, 1960s

$890

H 2.5 in Dm 13.75 in

Vintage Patinated Bronze Low Bowl, Sweden, 1960s

By Ildfast, Carl Sorensen, Just Andersen

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A gorgeous Patinated bronze low bowl. Great color and form being mostly mid century modern/ minimalist with a slight art deco detail. Very good original condition.

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxco Decorative Baskets

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Bronze

Los Castillo Taxco Modernist Silver Plate Malachite & Lapis Centerpiece Bowl

$2,950

H 2.25 in W 17.75 in D 8.5 in

Los Castillo Taxco Modernist Silver Plate Malachite & Lapis Centerpiece Bowl

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional free-form Modernist centerpiece bowl designed and handcrafted by Los Castillo in Taxco, Mexico, one of the most celebrated names in twentieth-century Mexican silver de...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxco Decorative Baskets

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Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Copper, Brass, Silver Plate, Silver

Taxco Mixed Metal Footed Tray in Style of Los Castillo, Mexico 1960s

$375

H 1.13 in Dm 5 in

Taxco Mixed Metal Footed Tray in Style of Los Castillo, Mexico 1960s

By Taxco

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Mixed metal round tray by Mexican silversmiths of Taxco, Mexico features a complex Modernist graphic pattern in brass, copper, silver, and bronze. The metals are seamlessly fused int...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Taxco Decorative Baskets

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Aluminum, Silver, Brass, Bronze

Los Castillo Taxco Malachite Silver Plate Lidded Bowl, Mexican Modernist Silver

$2,960

H 6 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Los Castillo Taxco Malachite Silver Plate Lidded Bowl, Mexican Modernist Silver

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional mid-century Los Castillo lidded bowl, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico during the 1950s, showcasing the workshop's celebrated mastery of sculptural silverwork and stone in...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxco Decorative Baskets

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Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Large Silver-Plated & Mother-of-Pearl Vase by Los Castillo, Taxco Mexico, 1960s

$4,250

H 9 in W 8 in D 8 in

Large Silver-Plated & Mother-of-Pearl Vase by Los Castillo, Taxco Mexico, 1960s

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking bulbous silver-plated vase designed and manufactured in the 1960s by the renowned Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, widely regarded as one of the most influential studios in...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxco Decorative Baskets

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Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Solid 925 Silver & Lapis Lazuli Parrot Bowl, att. Los Castillo, Taxco, Mexico

$2,702

H 5.44 in W 7.25 in D 6.03 in

Solid 925 Silver & Lapis Lazuli Parrot Bowl, att. Los Castillo, Taxco, Mexico

By Los Castillo

Located in London, GB

A beautiful handmade solid silver 925 bowl with a lapis lazuli handle in the shape of a parrot, attributed to Los Castillo and made in Taxco, Mexico in the 20th century. Most items...

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Taxco Decorative Baskets

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Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Basket, 1960s

$534Sale Price|47% Off

H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 11.62 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Basket, 1960s

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Basket, 1960s. Vintage Danish foldable fruit basket in solid Palisander. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. This flexible Rosewood bowl can be used as ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxco Decorative Baskets

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Rosewood

Los Castillo Taxco Silver Plate & Malachite Lidded Bowl, Mexico 1960s

$2,495

H 5 in Dm 7 in

Los Castillo Taxco Silver Plate & Malachite Lidded Bowl, Mexico 1960s

By Emilia Castillo, Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional 1960s Mexican Modernist lidded bowl by Los Castillo, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico. This sculptural vessel combines the workshop’s celebrated metalworking tradition with t...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxco Decorative Baskets

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Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Copper

Vintage Teak Waste Basket, 1960s

$390

H 15 in W 13 in D 10 in

Vintage Teak Waste Basket, 1960s

Located in Berkeley, CA

Clean form, warm grain, and the kind of simple craftsmanship that makes a utilitarian object worth keeping out in the open. Works as a waste basket, planter, or catch-all. Excellent ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Taxco Decorative Baskets

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Teak

Taxco decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Taxco decorative baskets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Taxco decorative baskets, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative baskets by Taxco were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 1960s. Prices for Taxco decorative baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $250 and can go as high as $250, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $250.

Questions About Taxco Decorative Baskets

What is Taxco 980?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Taxco 980 is a phrase found on some pieces of jewelry. "Taxco" refers to Taxco de Alarcón, a city in Mexico famed for its silver jewelry studios. The number "980" indicates 980 silver, an alloy that is 98 percent silver and 2 percent other metal. Jewelry marked "Taxco 980" originates from the Mexican city and features 980 silver construction. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Taxco silver jewelry.
What is Taxco silver?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
Taxco silver is the term for silver jewelry and decorative objects produced in a certain part of the world. Specifically, Taxco pieces originate from Taxco de Alarcón, Mexico, which was once home to silver mines. Designer William Spratling relocated to the area in the 1920s and began producing tableware and jewelry out of a studio there. Apprentices traveled to Taxco to learn from him and then remained in the region, eventually making Taxco a major producer of artisan-crafted silver pieces. Find an assortment of Taxco silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
What does Taxco mean on jewelry?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
On jewelry, Taxco typically means that a piece was made in Taxco, Mexico. The city serves as a center for sterling silver production due to its proximity to silver mines. You can find a variety of Taxco jewelry on 1stDibs.
Who is Margot de Taxco?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Margot de Taxco is a designer born Margot van Voorhies Carr. In 1937, she moved to Mexico City, Mexico, and began producing silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects. Her work draws inspiration from traditional Japanese and Pre-Columbian designs, as well as from the Art Deco movement. You'll find a range of Margot de Taxco jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
What is Margot de Taxco?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Margot de Taxco is a celebrated silversmith and artist known for pioneering the designs of Mexican jewelry. She is best known for her silver and enamel pieces. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Margot de Taxco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
What is Taxco, Mexico, known for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
Taxco, Mexico, is known as being home to silversmith shops that produce high-end jewelry, tableware and decorative objects. The tradition of crafting silver in Taxco began in the 1930s after William Spratling relocated there and set up his workshop, eventually encouraging other smiths to do the same. Silver pieces produced in Taxco are commonly referred to as Taxco silver. Find a diverse assortment of Taxco silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
How do I identify Taxco jewelry?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
To identify Taxco silver jewelry, first locate the hallmarks. You will typically find them stamped on an inconspicuous area. If you see the letter T or the words "Taxco" or "Hecho en Taxco," the piece is likely Taxco silver. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or experienced dealer for assistance with identification. Shop a variety of Taxco silver ware on 1stDibs.
Is Taxco silver real silver?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
Yes, Taxco silver is real silver. Pieces bearing the Taxco mark come from silversmith workshops located in Taxco, Mexico. The region has been known as a major center for silver production since the 1920s. Find a diverse assortment of Taxco silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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