Modern Decorative Baskets
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Castagno Rectangular Woven Basket with Handle Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Baskets made using a weaving technique. Strips and bands of leather follow each other and bind together to shape the object.
Available in the round (large and small), rectangular a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
E. Gargan and S. Giovannoni Gnam Bread Box for Alessi
By Alessi
Located in Miami, FL
Gnam bread box designed by Elisa Gargan and Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Plastic
Karl Springer Waste Basket in Tessellated Travertine, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted waste basket in tessellated travertine with gilded accents and solid brass feet by Maitland Smith for Karl Springer, American 1980's (bottom lined in fabric). Ta...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Matheson Large Laundry Basket with Black Handles by Zach Matheson for 14x30 USM
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Matheson Large Laundry Basket, designed and produced by Zach Matheson in Washington State, USA in 2024. The design is comprised of recyc...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
"Robin" Leather Basket Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Robin" is a leather basket, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part of Foglia Couture collection. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
Matheson Medium Laundry Basket w/ Black Handle by Zach Matheson USM Haller Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Matheson Medium Laundry Basket, designed and produced by Zach Matheson in Washington State, USA in 2024. The design is comprised of recycled post-industrial mesh and Washin...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
Tiffany 1980s Big & Bold Sterling Silver Basket
Located in New York, NY
Eighties big and bold sterling silver basket. Round and curved bowl with swing-mounted open c-scroll handle. Capacious. A great piece from the Want-It-All years. Marked “Tiffany & Co...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Intreccio Round Woven Basket Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Baskets made using a weaving technique. Strips and bands of leather follow each other and bind together to shape the object.
Available in the round (large and small), rectangular a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
Matheson Small Laundry Basket w/ Handles by Zach Matheson for 14x14 USM Haller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Matheson Small Laundry Basket, designed and produced by Zach Matheson in Washington State, USA in 2024. The design is comprised of recycled post-industrial mesh and Washing...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
Lubid Abaca Basket, Blue Dipped 24"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Strikingly textural, our Lubid Blue Dipped Abaca Basket beautifully combines form with sturdy durability. Handwoven in the Philippines out of dyed and nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Polished Brass Wastebasket by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous 1980s polish brass and black lacquered wastebasket by Karl Springer. Constructed of solid brass with the inside black lacquered. Newly professionally polished and lacquer...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
Fibra Large Basket by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Fibra large basket by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% Esparto grass.
Technique: hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: diameter 60 cm x wide 45 x height...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Japanese Woven Ikebana Hanging Basket by Suemura Shobun
By Suemura Shobun
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woken bamboo Hanakago, a wall hanging Ikebana basket by Suemura Shobun (1917-2000). The basket is entitled Purple Bamboo Mt. Fuji and was woven with Susudake (smoked bamboo) using irregular plaiting technique to achieve a voluminous form that resembles the iconic Mount Fuji and with the textural appearance of a bird's nest. The base was detailed with mushi-maki knotting and the mouth rim is equipped with a small loop for hanging. The surface has a lustrous lacquer coating that shows off the natural pattern of the bamboo marking. It houses a removable lacquered container made from bamboo culm. The piece is not singed, but it comes with an original fabric stroage pouch, and an original storage box (Tomobako), which is signed with the title on the esterior Mt. Fuji Purple Bamboo” and signed Suemura Shobun on the inside with two red seals.
Suemura Shobun was from Kansai region and active in Osaka. He studies under Yamamoto Chikuryosai I. Shobun is known for making unconventional baskets that are modern and sculptural.
For reference, see page 94 Master of Bamboo" Rinne.
For a recently sold basket...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Cristallo Cupboard, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Geneve, CH
Cristallo cupboard, Alessandro Mendini
Limited edition
Dimensions: 45 x 147 x 165 H cm
Materials: MDF, Sycamore wood
A furniture piece made of MDF and lacquered in different colors. The interior is veneered in sycamore wood with frontal finishes stained in a darker color, the same as the base. The exterior faces of the doors are also veneered in sycamore, featuring a printed graphic on the wood. All of the wooden exterior sides have a stained finish and the colored a glossed finish.
Produced in limited edition.
Alessandro Mendini is a unique person characterized for his great generosity amongst many of his other qualities. He was the one that defined the concept of “neoartesanado postindustrial” (new...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Sycamore
Unique Japanese Woven Bamboo Hanging Ikebana Basket Suzuki Gengensai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare hanging ikebana basket by Japanese bamboo artist Suzuki Gengensai (1891-1950) circa 1923-50. This elegant hanakago was made entirly from white bamboo. It consists of a square footed platform with bent bamboo rods on four corners converging onto the top into an open birdcage-like form, which is to be hung from a hooked bamboo rod. The platform features a square plating base and finely woven edges and feet and a single strand of rope fence. A separate ikebana container...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Fibra Medium Basket by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Fibra medium basket by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100% esparto grass.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: Diameter 47 cm x width 34 x height 10 cm
Available in co...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Sunchos Basket I by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunchos basket I by Pauline Deltour
Materials: 100% recycled Polypropylene
Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 53 cm
Available in colors: salmon/ lilac/ turquoise, black/ white, orange/ ...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Plastic
Set of 7 Opaque Pink Double Bubble Vases by Valeria Vasi
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 7 Opaque pink double bubble vase by Valeria Vasi.
Handmade in Barcelona, 2021.
Materials: glass.
Dimensions: 18 x 7 cm.
Also available in: opaque pink, opaque mint, opaq...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Glass
20th Century Danish Handwoven Straw Basket with Sculptural Handle, Denmark 1970s
Located in Valby, 84
Charming Danish handwoven straw basket from the mid-20th century, showcasing the refined simplicity and functionality typical of Scandinavian craft traditions. The basket features a ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Plastic
White Small Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
White small Kubus bowl by Lassen
Dimensions: w 14 x w 14 x h 14 cm
Materials: Metal
Weight: 1.35 Kg
Kubus bowl is based on original sketches by Moge...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Small Caribe Chic Basket 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small caribe chic basket 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled pla...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Steel
Arabescato Marble Marmo Fluido Centrepiece, Tray By DFdesignlab
By DF designlab
Located in Campobasso, CB
Centerpiece in Arabescato vagli marble.
The idea was to make the marble appear flexible and fluid to the eye and to the touch, to give the sensation th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Marble
Dichas Basket II by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Dichas basket II by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic, steel
Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 55 cm
Available in colors: purple red/black red, pur...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Steel
Small Caribe Chic Basket 3 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Caribe Chic basket 3 by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled pla...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Steel
Sunchos Basket III by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunchos basket III by Pauline Deltour
Materials: 100% recycled Polypropylene
Dimensions: D 31 x W 26 x H 26 cm
Available in colors: salmon/ lilac/ turquoise, black/ white, orange...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Plastic
Georges Coslin Leather & Fabric Wastepaper Basket/ Trashcan, Italy 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Georges Coslin Leather & Fabric Wastepaper Basket/Trashcan, Italy 1960s
George Coslin Designed and made by Faram
Standing 18.5" h x 10.75" diameter, basket measures 12.5" h x 9.5"...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Japanese Ikebana Inspired Leather & Cane Handmade Basket Cognac Off White Color
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
JoverValls continues its work of creating objects that recover the traditions of local craftsmanship.
JoverValls is pleased to present its new collection of basketry, an innovative ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Cane
21st Century Almeria Medium Decorative Basket Handwoven in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
The Almeria medium basket, a Pinetti timeless icon.
A basket that becomes a magazine, blanket, shoes holder or a simple piece of décor, if necessary. P...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
Ghidini 1961 Tip Top Large Paper Basket in Gold by Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Large paper basket in openwork steel
When you look at the top view of the Tip-Top series, all the triangles have the same size. In 3D these triangles have been stretched, which creat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Murano, Italy. Large basket in art glass. Clear and violet glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Large basket in art glass.
Clear and green glass. Mouth-blown.
1960s/70s.
In excellent condition with some minor chips. See photos.
Dimensions: L 58.0 cm x D 27.0 cm x...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 7 Pink Bubble Vases by Valeria Vasi
Located in Geneve, CH
A Set of 7 Pink bubble vases by Valeria Vasi
Handmade in Barcelona, 2021
Materials: glass
Dimensions: 38 x 10 cm
Also available in: clear, teal, b...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Glass
Dichas Basket I by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Dichas basket I by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic, steel
Dimensions: D 55 x W 38 x H 55 cm
Available in colors: copper/black red, copper/h...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Steel
Small La Che Basket by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small La Che basket by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: 100 % natural fique agave.
Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: Diameter 43 cm x Height 22 cm
Available in colors:...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Alaska Silver Plated Brass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Alaska Silver Plated Brass Flower Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. The vase is also available in solid 925 sterling silve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
Round Black Shearling and Leather Storage Bin by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Storage can be luxurious! The Round Bin X is meticulously crafted to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. The exterior is single or two-tones of plush or curly shearling with...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Felt
21st Pet Bowl Small in Wood & Calf Leather
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A rigid structure fully covered with premium calf leather with removable and washable stainless steel bowls. Our Pet bowls are available in two sizes.
A brand new collection designe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Round Shearling and Leather Storage Bin by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Storage can be luxurious! The Round Bin X is meticulously crafted to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. The exterior has two-tones of shearling. The top panel is plush and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Felt
Easter Ceramic Basket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Large Italian handmade ceramic basket in white glaze with handle. Works great as a fruit and vegetable basket. Perfect for seasonal decoration such as Easter or Christmas.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
21st Almeria Wireless Large Floor Lantern
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Inspired by our iconic Almeria baskets collection, Pinetti introduces a brand new family of lanterns.
Wireless and USB rechargeable these lamps are made with hand-woven plastic modu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Plastic
21st Century Hook Washcloth Basket in Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Smaller and smaller.
Hook baskets introduced a new dimension in their collection. This cute size is ideal to keep small towels, sunglasses and sunscreen. The attractive contrast bet...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Fabric
21st Century Large Hook Leather Basket for Towels with Fabric Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Attractive contrast between leather and cotton fabric. Our Hook basket is hand woven, made with eco-friendly, washable, and resistant material suitable also for outdoor use. The insi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Cotton
Ying Service Tray in Pearl and Black Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our rectangle tray has clean lines, polished finish and is embellished with semi spheres that make it one-of-a-kind. This modern tray is just the thing for serving breakfast in bed, ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Resin
Large Vintage Scavo Black and White Art Glass Bowl by Cendese Vetri for Murano
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous large vintage scavo black and white art glass bowl by Cendese Vetri for Murano, circa 1970s. It is wonderful very heavy piece in very good vintage condition with no chips or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
Ghidini 1961 Cestino 2 Large Bowl in Polished Brass by Andrea Branzi
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"The dance, intended as an eternal circle and sacred ritual and celebration of the ancient tribal traditions." This is the reference of Andrea Branzi when he thought of this series of three pieces that define these new vase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
"Giulia" Leather Basket with Handles Designed by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Giulia" is a leather basket with handles, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part of Foglia Couture collection. Genuine Italian leather vegetable...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
Intreccio Rectangular Woven Basket Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Baskets made using a weaving technique. Strips and bands of leather follow each other and bind together to shape the object.
Available in the round (large and small), rectangular a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
1980s Handmade Large Modernist Woven Basket
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Handmade Woven Rattan Large Modern Basket
Natural fiber weave
14 h x 14.5 diameter
Clean presentation
No label
Original vintage condition, refer to...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Rattan
Ghidini 1961 Cestino 3 Cylinder Bowl in Polished Brass by Andrea Branzi
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"The dance, intended as an eternal circle and sacred ritual and celebration of the ancient tribal traditions." This is the reference of Andrea Branzi when he thought of this series of three pieces that define these new vase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
Italian Metal Basket, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An Italian square basket in silver and gold metal made with weaving technique. This piece is typical for the style of the era evoking the designs of W...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Ghidini 1961 Tip Top Small Paper Basket in Rose Gold by Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Paper basket in openwork steel
When you look at the top view of the Tip-Top series, all the triangles have the same size. In 3D these triangles have been stretched, which creates a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ghidini 1961 Tip Top Large Paper Basket in Rose Gold by Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Large paper basket in openwork steel
When you look at the top view of the Tip-Top series, all the triangles have the same size. In 3D these triangles have been stretched, which crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Marcel" Leather Basket Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Marcel" is a leather basket, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part of Foglia Couture collection. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather
21° Century Italian Sterling Silver Basket with Handle
By Pampaloni
Located in VALENZA, IT
Gorgeous completely handmade sterling silver basket.
Made from a unique sterling silver sheet, except the base, the basket has been hand molded and turned to give it an elegant and ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Decorative Basket Hickory Artisan Made
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Fantastic large basket, 29"wide, each hand made by a local crafstman, here in Florida. Hickory wood with wood ball feet. Each one with slight variations. Natural wax finish. Multiple...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Hickory
Chinese Tibor Inspired Leather & Cane Handmade Basket Dark Brown Off White Color
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
JoverValls continues its work of creating objects that recover the traditions of local craftsmanship.
JoverValls is pleased to present its new collection of basketry, an innovative ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Tibor Inspired Leather & Cane Handmade Basket Black, Tan & Ivory Color
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
JoverValls continues its work of creating objects that recover the traditions of local craftsmanship.
JoverValls is pleased to present its new collection of basketry, an innovative ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Ikebana Inspired Leather & Cane Handmade Basket Navy & Off White Color
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
JoverValls continues its work of creating objects that recover the traditions of local craftsmanship.
JoverValls is pleased to present its new collection of basketry, an innovative ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Cane
Burnished Copper Large Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Burnished copper large kubus bowl by Lassen
Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm
Materials: Metal
Weight: 3 kg
Kubus Bowl is based on original sketches by Mogens Lassen, and con...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Modern decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique 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, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern decorative baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative baskets, popular names associated with this style include Pinetti, Ghidini 1961, Schumacher, and Oscar Maschera. 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 $48 and tops out at $53,469 while the average work can sell for $783.