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Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Set of Two Italian Rattan and Brass Baskets / Centerpieces / Bowls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern rattan bowls with brass rims. Italy, 1970s Three rattan bowls in different sizes, one in conical shape. Use them as decorative bowls or fruit bowls to...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Rattan and Bamboo Round Basket Plant Holder Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Round basket plant holder vase in bamboo and rattan made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo, Rattan

Rattan Logs Holder, French, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual logs holder is made of rattan. This is a French work, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Rattan

Mid-century Bamboo & Rattan Trash Can or Paper Bin, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century bamboo and rattan trash can or paper bin, France, 1950s. Height : 21.4"(54.3cm), Width : 13.6"(34.5cm), Depth : 11.2"(28.5cm)
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Designer, Basket, Rattan, Iron, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan, black-painted iron and brass basket designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass, Iron

Vintage Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage ceramic fruit basket made in Italy in mid 20th century. Cherry, banana, apple, pear are shiny and look yummy ! The vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Perforated Metal Catch All or Fruit Basket by Richard Galef
Located in San Diego, CA
Catch all or fruit basket by Richard Galef for Ravenware. Perforated metal, USA, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Jacques Adnet Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome magazine rack by Jacques Adnet. Made of iron and brass. Excellent vintage condition. Star detail on both sides and closed fist on top. Great piece!
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass, Iron

Vintage Handwoven basket.
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly African. Unconfirmed. Vintage handwoven basket with great patina. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Dimensions. 4.5”W ; 4.5”D ; 2.5”H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Rattan

A BRUTALIST MODERNIST Basket in the Style of AUDOUX-MINNET, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A very beautiful, simple and graphic cylindrical basket with helical movement, Modernist, Free-Form, Brutalist, Popular Art, rigorous cylindrical structure in bamboo, spiral wicker b...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wicker, Bamboo

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Basket Franco Albini Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful round basket in rattan and bamboo in the style of Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Italian 1950s Wicker and Bamboo Basket with Lid
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s Wicker and Bamboo Basket with Lid.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo, Wicker

1960s Handwoven Gambela Canoe Bread Basket
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage from 1960s Handwoven Canoe Breadbasket Fruit Bowl Ethiopian Gambela 21d x 3t x 8w Original vintage condition unrestored. Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Straw

Wastebasket in Brass and Leather by Carl Auböck, 1950′s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wastebasket in Brass and Leather by Carl Auböck, 1950′s Additonal Information: Material: Brass and leather Style: Mid century, Austria Produced in Austria Dimensions (W x D x H): 25...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Auböck Fruit Bowl Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Auböck Fruit Bowl Vienna, circa 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass, Copper

Murano Peach Italian Art Glass Basket Bowl, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Art Glass Basket Bowl. Italy, 1950s. Lovely Murano art glass bowl in peach color clear glass. Finely executed in the shape of a basket. Use it as decorative bowl, rings bowl,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rattan and Brass Basket Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern brass and bamboo / rattan large bowl, centerpiece or basket. It has a brass trim covering the top. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s. This piece has a design inspire...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Large Mid Century Modern Teak Waste Paper Bin by Martin Aberg for Servex
Located in Redding, CT
Large Mid Century Modern Teak Waste Paper Bin by Martin Aberg for Servex Sweden 1960s. Classic Iconic design. Perfect for that mid century home office. Base diameter is 10.50 at the ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Teak

Midcentury Centerpiece Basket Rattan and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Oval centerpiece basket in rattan with handles featuring brass borders. Made in Italy in che 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal, Brass

Handmade Natural Fiber and Leaf Basket Wrapped in Fish Net, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Woven natural fiber and leaf basket around a metal frame and wrapped in fishnet circa 1970s and made in the Philippines.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Natural Fiber

Mid-Century Woven Rattan Catch-All Basket with Black Enameled Wire Tripod Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century woven rattan catch-all basket with a black enameled tripod frame. Great for blankets, magazines, plants or laundry. In original condition with visible wear including ratt...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wire

Pair of Mid-Century Brass & Rattan Bamboo Round Planters or Baskets, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Modern decorative brass and rattan large planters or baskets. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s. Round shape with gilded brass rim. Inspired on Gabriella ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

20th century design white perforated metal basket attributed to Mathieu Mategot
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Mathieu Mategot White perforated metal basket from 20th century design Realised circa 1950 Original good condition Height 22 cm Large 21 cm Depth 16 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Vintage ceramic basket with flowers by S. Rioleva Capodimonte Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage ceramic basket with flowers by S. Rioleva Capodimonte made in Italy in the 1960s. There is a mark of the author on the bottom. In very ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Perforated Metal Waste Basked 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Perforated Steel Waste Basked 1950s ,Oval shape , Off White in color .
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Steel

Metal Vintage Metal Picnic Style Basket, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique decorative picnic style metal basket. Made by nknown manufacturer, France, circa 1940. Materials: Metal In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

French Large Green Majolica Oval Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Large Green Majolica Reticulated oval Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950. 15.5 inches by 10.5 inches. H / 4 inches.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Iron Fruit Basket Catch All, 1950s Atomic Age
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury iron catch all or fruit bowl with atomic balls legs, the 1950s.
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1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Iron

Midcentury Rattan and Brass Planter or Decorative Basket, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful decorative basket or planter fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This lovely object is attributed to Vivai del Sud and made in Italy during the 1970s, clearly in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal, Brass

Magazine Rack in Lucite, Rattan and Chrome Christian Dior style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury Magazine rack or basket with handle in rattan and lucite with chrome borders in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Pleated Leather Italian Decorative Waste Basket, Nova Tecno 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly elegant Italian decorative waste basket or trash can fully made in sturdy pleated leather. This charming piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s by Nova Tecno, clear...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Rattan and Brass Italian Large Oval Basket Centerpiece Bowl, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern brass and bamboo / rattan large oval bowl, centerpiece or basket. It has a brass trim covering the top. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s. Use it as fruit bowl or cente...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Italian Rattan and Brass Round Basket Centerpiece Bowl, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern brass and bamboo / rattan large round bowl, centerpiece or basket. It has a brass trim covering the top. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s. Use it as fruit bowl or cent...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Large Red French Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large Red French bowl or basket Vallauris circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Huge Basket in Curved Rattan, Brass and Wicker by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous very large decorative basket fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This delightful decorative object was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Vivai del Sud. In am...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Morabito Paris Black & Gold Leather Wastepaper Basket Bin, France, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and elegant vintage Mid-Century Modern paper basket/paper bin from the 1970s, handcrafted by the renowned Parisian fashion house Morabito. This piece features an oval, co...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Aldo Tura for Macabo Cusano Carved Bowl
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Aldo Tura for Macabo walnut basket centrepiece hand carved wood and brass, Italy, 1950s.   
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wood

Beautiful Vivai del Sud Bamboo Rattan Decorative Basket Catchall, 1970s, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1970s Italian decorative basket or catchall. Original midcentury era. Minor patina gives this piece a classy statement. Attributed to Vivai Del Sud...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Wicker Wastebasket
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This handcrafted wicker wastebasket encapsulates the essence of mid-century modern design, boasting clean lines, organic materials, and a harmonious blend of form and function. Its g...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wicker

Large oak Servex bin by Martin Aberg
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large oak servex bin by martin aberg circa 1960. Popular piece of modern swedish design from the 1960's.  This example being larger than the normal and could even be used as an umbr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Birch, Oak

Rattan Cylindrical Umbrella Stand Basket, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Cylindrical basket / umbrella stand in rattan, Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Sculptural French Wicker Rattan Cane Alpaca Fruit Basket Bowl MCM Boho Tiki
By Mario Torres
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Playful vintage French wicker decorative basket in the shape of an alpaca, lama or camel in the style of Mario Torres. Finely crafted and in perfect condition this piece looks like u...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Rattan Decorative Basket by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing decorative basket in curved rattan with handle attributed to Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were the three ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Very Large Koa Wood Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Large Koa Wood Bowl "nice wood grain and finish" "turned from a single piece of wood" "some scuffs and dents" " one small "split" along the top edge - see images" "felt pads a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Hardwood

Wood and Cane Wastebasket or Trash Can, 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This elegant square wastebasket features sturdy wood frame, adding a touch of sophistication to any room. Each of the four sides is adorned with inset cane panels, offering a stylish...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Cane

French Rattan Basket Stand Iron Legs Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan basket with his iron stand Midcentury Good condition Shipping: H 74 L 56 P 56 1.6 kg.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

Beautiful Vintage Mid-century Wicker Laundry Basket Hamper, 1970s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning 1960s vintage wicker laundry basket hamper with lid and wicker handles. Overall very good vintage condition with light ware consistent with age and ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wicker

Spanish Umbrella Stand in Leather and Brass with Coat of Arms Detail
Located in Barcelona, ES
Umbrella stand or waste basket bin with handles and decorative coat of arms, leather, wood, brass. Spain, 1960s This leather, metal and wood wastebasket...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

1960s Italian Brass Oval Magazine Holder
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern Italian brass oval magazine holder with handle.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

1960s Style Native American Handwoven Basket
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Style Native American Handwoven Basket origin unconfirmed 15 x 15 Preowned original unrestored vintage With some wear to the weave present Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Textile, Wood

Mid-Century Hand-Woven Willow Basket or Magazine Rack with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Mid-Century, hand-woven basket with handle made from young willow branches. When used fresh, they are flexible and subsequently harden - which makes for a sturdy frame. Th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Willow

French Large Green Majolica Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Large Green Majolica Reticulated Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950. 14 inches by 11.5 inches. H / 3.5 inches.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Giant Magazine Rack by Arthur Umanoff in Walnut
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This handsome magazine rack by Arthur Umanoff is the "Big Boy" at just under 31". The oily, deep-redish-brown cinnamon color patina of the walnut is exactly why we love mid-century m...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Walnut

Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Large Rattan and Brass Midcentury Handcrafted Bowl, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handcrafted in the 1950s in Austria.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Set of Two Rattan and Brass Midcentury Handcrafted Planter, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handcrafted in the 1950s in Austria. Good condition with normal signs of use. Two different heights, 16cm and 19cm, diameter 16.5cm and 20.5cm.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Lovely pair of white enameled ceramic baskets by Jean Roger Paris
Located in NICE, FR
This is a pair of mid-century ceramic baskets or fruit holders designed by Jean Roger Paris in the 1960s. Each piece showcases an organic, sculptural ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Ceramic

Basket in Rattan, Cooper and Brass, Italy, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This basket is in rattan, it has been made in Italie in the 1970's.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass, Copper

Rattan and Bamboo Basket, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Lifted basket with handles in bamboo and rattan made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Mid-century Modern decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern decorative baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative baskets, popular names associated with this style include Mathieu Matégot, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vallauris, and Aldo Tura. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $73 and tops out at $17,521 while the average work can sell for $750.

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