Italian Decorative Baskets

Elegant basket bowl with handle framed by brass , made in Italy in the 1970s.

Tutti frutti II basket - matt white Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Soft resin Colours: M...

Tutti Frutti I Special basket - Clear blue, dark ruby Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft...

Ogiva basket - clear, amber Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft resin Colours: Clear, am...

Circle basket - Clear purple, dark ruby Basket in soft resin designed by Enzo Mari in 2011 for Lezioni by Enzo Mari collection. Additional Information: Mate...

Tutti frutti II basket - matt red Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Soft resin Colours: Mat...

Beautiful large Italian Mid Century bottle carrier and stand. Great rare Italian design made entirely of bamboo. Versatile use for bottles or...

Two pairs of maiolica baskets Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1790 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). Measures: A) Height 3.54 x 6.69 x 9.84 in (9 x 17 x 25 cm); B) Height 3.93 x 7.48 x 11.02 in (10 x 19 x 28 cm). Total weight 4.85 lb (2.200 kg) State of conservation: A) One of the smaller baskets has some areas of restoration, the other slight chipping from use; B) One of the larger baskets is intact and the other shows a clearly glued break. The mold with which the baskets were forged simulates a wicker weave. The two larger works have high, vertical walls, with branch-shaped handles penetrating the weave. The painted decorations, small polychrome flowers applied only externally, highlight the points where the weaves intersect. The decision to leave the center of the basket devoid of decoration is highly unusual, but given the size and complexity of the shape, as well as the quality of the enamel, it is possible to hypothesize that it represents a precise choice in manufacturing or for a particular client. The two smaller baskets have small, twisted handles and, on the outside, reproduce more decisively the characteristic wicker weave, obtained through thin molded lines. The interior exhibits a rich, typical decoration of naturalistic flowers: a bunch centered around a main flower and secondary stems accompanied by small “semis”. The exterior of these works is also adorned with small little flowers where the weaves intersect. The size and morphological characteristics of the baskets confirm their attribution to the Lodi factory of Antonio Ferretti between 1770 and 1790, during its most successful period; by this point his original reworking of the "Strasbourg" decoration, known as "old Lodi", had achieved great fame even outside Italy. This decorative choice represented a strong point of the Lodi factory, which established itself thanks to the vivid nature of the colors made possible by the introduction of a new technique perfected by Paul Hannong in Strasbourg and which Antonio Ferretti introduced in Italy. This production process, called “piccolo fuoco” (third fire), allowed the use of a greater number of colors than in the past; in particular, the purple of Cassius, a red made from gold chloride, was introduced. Its use allowed for many more tones and shades, from pink to purple. The Ferretti family had started their maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano had started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano had started a production of excellence also thanks to the ownership of clay quarries in Stradella, not far from Pavia. The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production (G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981, p. 59). In its initial stages, the manufacture produced maolicas painted with the “a gran fuoco” (double fire) technique, often in turquoise monochrome, with ornamentation derived from compositional modules in vogue in Rouen in France. This was also thanks to the collaboration of painters like Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti, who placed his name on the best specimens next to the initials of the factory. In 1748 Simpliciano made his will (Gelmini, 1995, p. 30) appointing his son Giuseppe Antonio (known as Antonio) as universal heir. After 1750, when Simpliciano passed away, Antonio was directly involved in the maiolica factory, increasing its fortunes and achieving a reputation on a European level. Particularly important was the aforementioned introduction in 1760 of the innovative “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) processing, which, expanding the ornamental repertoire with Saxon-inspired floral themes, could commercially compete with the German porcelains that had one of its most renowned offerings in the naturalistic Deutsche Blumen. Antonio Ferretti understood and promoted this technique and this decoration, proposing it in a fresher and more corrective version, less linked to botanical tables...

Midcentury wicker knitting basked resting on a metal string stand painted in black. Made with a handle so it is possible to carry.

Tutti Frutti II basket - Clear blue, clear fuchsia Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Soft re...

Hollywood regency style organic paper basket or cane holder from rattan and brass 1970s Italy. An amazing paper basket from rattan work with a patinated brass trim could be a natural beauty in your entry...

Circle basket - Matt gold, clear amber Basket in soft resin designed by Enzo Mari in 2011 for Lezioni by Enzo Mari collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft resin Colours: ...

A collection made of Calacatta marble, worked on the manual lathe, and hand-glazed ceramic according to ancient Vietri traditions; two companies in the Neapolitan area that attribute...

Tutti Frutti II basket - Matt orange, gold Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft resin Col...

Tutti Frutti II basket - Matt red Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft resin Colours: Mat...

Tutti Frutti I basket - Matt green and yellow Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Soft resin ...

Tutti Frutti I special basket - Matt black, gold Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Soft resi...

Ogiva basket - Clear fuchsia, bronze Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft resin Colours: ...

Ogiva basket - matt white, clear amber Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft resin Colours...

Ettore Sottsass set of two stained wood planters for Poltronova, Italy, circa 1961 This rare set is composed by two brown large plant holder and is combined with another set compose...

A collection made of Calacatta marble, worked on the manual lathe, and hand-glazed ceramic according to ancient Vietri traditions; two companies in the Neapolitan area that attribute...

Article: umbrella stand Origin: Italy Age: 1950s Design and Producer: Li Puma, Florence in Italy This original vintage Hollywood Regency umbrella stand was produced in th...

Ogiva basket - Clear pink, bronze Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Soft resin Colours: Cle...

Orange plastic basket Metaldomus Udine, 1980s. Orange plastic basket with black plastic handle, marked MetalDomus Udine, 1980s. Fair condition, seve...

Round basket plant holder vase in bamboo and rattan made in Italy in the 1960s.

Handmade of the highest quality saddle leather, this vintage-inspired basket is beyond ordinary. Providing both style and function, it will fit in any interior with its rich brown co...

The striking design of this rustic basket will be a splendid accent to a modern interior that provides elegant storage and organization to a desk, powder room, or entryway. The minim...

Andrea Branzi orange canaries basket #7, fused glass sculpture, 2008. Orange canaries basket fused glass and acrylic Measures: 22¼ H × 12½ W × 7...

Decorative work basket made of rush and Vienna straw has an elegant and slender shape and a refined workmanship. It can also be used as a magazine rack, towel rack, or other object h...

Big decorative baskets solid brass Italian design 1950s Egidio Casagrande.

Tutti Frutti I basket - Matt orange, clear purple Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft res...

Tutti Frutti I basket - Matt orange, clear purple Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Soft res...

Ogiva basket - clear lilac and silver Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Soft resin Colours:...

An elegant addition to any bedroom or bathroom decor, this foldable hamper boasts a stylish leather grid of flat wooden sticks covered with beige leathe...

Stripe basket - Clear emerald green and lemon yellow Basket in soft resin designed by Enzo Mari in 2011 for Lezioni by Enzo Mari collection. Additional information: Material: Soft r...

Stripe basket - Clear dark ruby, blue Basket in soft resin designed by Enzo Mari in 2011 for Lezioni by Enzo Mari collection. Additional Information: Materi...

Sleek and functional, this basket is handcrafted with meticulous care and made of handwoven leather that is 100% eco-friendly, durable, and easy to clean, suitable for both indoors a...

A collection made of Calacatta marble, worked on the manual lathe, and inlay in hand-made Cherry, Rosewood, Ash and Mahogany wood according to ancient traditions; two companies in th...

Tutti Frutti I special basket - Matt black, gold Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: Soft resi...

An elegant silver-plated spiral basket/centrepiece made in Italy in the 1960s by Sabattini Argenteria. This piece is in original patina and is easily cleaned. It is an iconic moderni...

A collection made of Calacatta marble, worked on the manual lathe, and inlay in hand-made Cherry, Rosewood, Ash and Mahogany wood according to ancient traditions; two companies in th...

Glass ice bucket is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Original art glass. Made in Italy. Dimensions: 12 x 15 cm. Goo...

Stripe basket - Clear emerald green and lemon yellow Basket in soft resin designed by Enzo Mari in 2011 for Lezioni by Enzo Mari collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft r...

Stripe basket - clear dark ruby, blue Basket in soft resin designed by Enzo Mari in 2011 for Lezioni by Enzo Mari collection. Additional information: Materi...

Tutti Frutti II basket - Matt orange, gold Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft resin Col...

Ogiva basket - matt white, clear amber Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft resin Colours...

Tutti Frutti I Special basket - Clear blue, dark ruby Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft...

Tutti Frutti II basket - Clear blue, clear fuchsia Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft re...

Tutti Frutti II basket - Clear blue, clear fuchsia Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft re...

Handcrafted of wood, Fedro waste paper basket features and inverted pyramidal shape finished in high-gloss black lacquer. Embellished by an elegant edging in Corno Italiano, this was...

Ogiva basket - clear, amber Basket in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Soft resin Colours: Clear, am...

Handcrafted from eco-friendly leather in a woven weave finish, this exquisite basket is the ideal solution to keep any area organized. Part of the Demetra series, this small basket, ...

This eye-catching tall basket is part of the Demetra collection. It is produced by hand with high-quality leather and combines precise handicraft and Itali...

Cylindrical basket / umbrella stand in rattan, Italy, circa 1960.

Timeless and sophisticated, this round basket will be a precious addition to a modern study, living room, or powder room. Its versatile functionality merges with striking allure, bes...

A versatile and stylish object of functional decor, this small rectangular basket is part of the Ravenna Collection, in which braided strips of vege...

This exquisite storage basket is a precious object that is both functional and striking, thanks to the fine leather that has been dyed using vegetable fibers. The thick strips of lea...

- Tray composed in marble and metal, created by Michele Arcarese Architect together with Giovannozzi. - Slab in marble type "CARRARA" or "NERO MARQUINIA". Measures: 27 x 40 x 2 cm ...