Italy - Bowls and Baskets

Pocket emptier Mid-century art deco carrara marble emptier, Italy This elegant valet tray, handcrafted in Carrara marble, is a fine example of mid-20th-century Italian Art Deco desig...

Made in Italy, circa 1970s. This is a silver plated brass ice bucket or wine cooler by Ambrogio Pozzi for Padova Argenti. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but i...

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

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...

Scandinavian green ceramic bowl serie Aluminia Marselis designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen, Denmark, 1950s.

Wonderful oval Empire style centerpiece with foot made in sterling silver by Ilario Pradella for Bellezza Cagliari. New, never used Pradella Iario, founded in 1920, was the greatest Italian silversmith of the second half of the 20th century, famous for his collaboration with Buccellati. We have had the honor and privilege of collaborating with them for over fifty years until its closure. With silversmith marks for Pradella Ilario...

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 ...

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...

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...

Very refined circular pocket emptier in solid dark yellow Murano glass. Visible a couple of very small chips on the edge of the base. Murano production by Carlo Nason, Italy 60s.

Contemporary Italian Murano glass decorative bowl with 24 carat gold, attributed to Alberto Donà, 2000s. The base sustains a central sphere, and the bowl at the top. This artwork is...

Collection 2021 of artistic bowls by Ghirò Studio (Milan). Innovative design, fine craftsmanship and a strong artistic sense make this creation not only a bowl but a real artistic sculpture...

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Amazing mid-century plexiglass with tortoiseshell effect oval centrepiece. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s in the style of Christian Dior. This item is...

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Oval form in silver and silver gil...

A monumental bowl of giant faceted Murano glass with giant glass dimensions. Faceted diamond shape and large size. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Useful as a bowl...

The "Mistake" tray is a playful and elegant marble piece that embraces the beauty of imperfection. Hand-crafted by skilled artisans in Tuscany, Italy from black Spanish “nero marquiñ...

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...

Functional design and sublime technique merge in this spectacular bowl, handcrafted of ceramic following the Japanese technique of naked Raku firing. This u...

Bowl in brass. This sublime cast brass mass is all wrapped up, giving rise to an exquisite fruit bowl. Something akin to the treasure found at the end of a rewarding peregrination. T...

Donburi Bowl Distinguished by an astonishing texture highlighted with a shaded, spiderweb motif that is the singular result of the Japanese Raku firing technique, these ceramic bo...

BASKET TRAY IN BRASS AND BRIAR Product details Dimensions: 19 W x 3 H x 19 D cm

1960s Gorgeous Bitossi ashtray/catchall by Aldo Londi, it's part of "Blue Rimini" Collection, and is in very good condition. Handmade, made in Italy Dimensions: 5,90" x 4,52" x 1,57"...

Midcentury beautiful squared basket or magazine rack in bamboo, rattan and smoked mirror in the style of Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi ...

Decorative object or bowl/tray produced in Italy in the 93s by De Majo. The object is made of Murano glass submerged in shades of forest green, with a circular body and concave inter...

This medium-sized bowl was made in Italy by Franco and Carlo Moretti in 1959. It belongs to a collection of boxes, flutes, vases and bowls made of sandblasted and incamiciato glass o...

Solid 800 Silver Kovsh completely ceased and embossed by hand. A medallion depicting a two-faced Royal eagle was placed in the centre of the bowl. On the handle there is a frieze wor...

Stua is the new tray / centerpiece from the Laguna collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2023. Characterized by organic shapes inspired by the rounde...

Venini Murrine Romane bowl in multicolor by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. These Murrine are called “roman” due to their graphic signs and because they...

The Chad teapot was originally designed by Matteo Thun for Memphis, in 1982. The decorated white porcelain pot's shape is more interested in its fo...

Majestic baroque urn Made in Italy by Modenese Gastone Interiors. Elegant bronze structure with two handles and a small lid, ideal solution to decorate lavish living rooms and wide s...

Big fruit bowl in Paonazzo marble, extracted and processed in Carrara, Italy. You have a 100% made in Italy product. Measures: 30 cm diameter. It is ...

Italian ceramic bowl centerpiece designed by Frano Bucci and produced by Laboratorio Pesaro with mark under base LP Bucci, Italy, 1970s Please ...

Set consisting of seven bowls made of polychrome glazed ceramic dating back to the seventies by the Italian artist Alessio TASCA: - six small bowls characterized by warm colors in...

The interlocking or construction of Chain Side Table is made using multiple ringed bricks, cut into two parts and threaded through the centre of anot...

Glass bowl from the 1950s by Holmegaard. Product in good condition with small wear caused by years and use.Holmegaard is renowned for its innovative glassworks, and this vase is no e...

This is an elegant pair of porcelain sauce bowls with floral drawings in red and blue. It is beautiful for a table dressing or to collect. The production of this well known Italian...

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Made in Vietri, Italy, 1950s. This ceramic bowl / centerpiece is hand-modeled and hand-painted, with a slight iridescent finish. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sligh...

Elevate your tabletop decor with this delightful hand-painted ceramic plate by Baratti Pesaro, crafted in the 1970s. Bursting with vibrant colors and wh...

Hand-Painted Ceramic Wall Plate with Floral Motif - Bassano, Italy, 1970s This stunning hand-painted ceramic wall plate from Bassano, Italy, is a beautiful example of traditional It...

"Strato due" Vase in Tuscan Alabaster by Andrea Grecucci Dimensions: 8.5 cm D x 18 cm H 3.35” D x 7.09” H Material: Alabaster from Volterra Italy. Designer: Andrea Grecucci "...

A solid bronze object bowl with verdigris patina and hand hammered inside designed by Hungarian designer Maurice Ascalon and produced by Pal-Bell, Tel Aviv, Israel, 1939-1956. Works ...

Hakou A Tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 39 × 32 × 11 cm Materials: Glass and iron Colours: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal base All the poetry, delicacy ...

Made in Italy, 1921 - 1922. This stunning trinket bowl / vide-poche is made in orange hand-blown Murano glass. It was presented at Salon D'Automne in Paris in 1922 and at the Bienna...

"Carol" is a leather bag, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. It looks like the archetype of a paper bag made in leather. Genuine Italian leather vegetabl...

Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano. From air-thin vases to expressive sculptures, also massive objects with deep and vivi...

A bowl by Capodimonte in ivory white porcelain divided in three sections with gold edges. Marked with sticker Visconti and the crowned N. Perfect for different snacks or jewelry. No...

SKY - Small ceramic bowl by Pantoù Ceramics, hand thrown and hand painted glazed earthenware. All unique pieces, Italy, 2021. Measure: 15 cm diameter. Different finishes availa...

Organic shaped 1960's glass bowl in two colors from Murano with air-bubble pattern. Excellent for putting your keys and what not's or as a snack bowl.

Art Deco centerpiece / vide poche France 1930- 1940 glass, wood, metal Measures: 11 cm H 44.5 x 18 cm Conditions: Very good consistent with age and use. Barely visible...

Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano. From air-thin vases to expressive sculptures, also massive objects with deep and vivi...

Ted Muehling for Nymphenburg porcelain volute bowl. The bowl features a white bisque exterior & glazed interior. It measures approximately 7 1/2? x 4? & 2 1/2" in height. Nymphe...

Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this murano intreccio glass centerpiece designed by Ercole Barovier and produced in Italy during the 40s

The unadorned and timeless silhouette of this charging station, along with the elegant finishes and details, makes it a versatile and precious additio...

Made in Italy, 1980s. This bowl / centerpiece / vide-poche is made in brown scavo Murano glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be co...

USA plastic ornamental table fish tank Aqua-Loop by Mt. Parnell Fisheries and Nosco Plastic, 1950s Ornamental table fish tank mod. Aqua-Loop with entirely plastic structure. The oval...