Milan - Bowls and Baskets

Inside out fruit bowl in black Marquinia marble, designed by the internationally renowned designer Karen Chekerdjian - it is available also in other colours. It is part of the Inside...

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...

Vintage Amber Clear Glass Tri-lobe Bowl Biomorphic-Shaped Amber BLENKO 1959. Fruit Bowl Art Glass Heavy and BeautifulFor how magical it might seem at first...

This Antique French Provincial Tian bowl, dating back to the early 19th century and found in Provence, France, showcases a beautiful light yellow glaze with a time-worn patina. Tradi...

Made in Italy, 1950s. This is a thick Murano glass bowl / ashtray / vide-poche ascribable to Alfredo Barbini because of its wavy rims. It is made with Murano glass and green canes...

Handcrafted of high-quality leather in a light sand color, and detailed with tone-on-tone stitching, this caddy basket can be displayed anywhere in a modern or traditional decor. From organizing makeup essential to desk or media accessories, this elegant piece of functional decor features six practical compartments to keep each item at hand, and a stylish handle to easily move it from room to room. A unique addition to any interior, it makes a memorable hostess gift with wine glasses and bottles of vintage wine.

Italian round agate stone soap dish or ashtray, 20th century Soap dish with a rounded base made from an agate stone. The edges are rough and irregular,...

Part of the Verona series, this storage basket is in a bright white shade, obtained with the use of vegetable dyes on the fine leather, which was woven to give the piece its striking...

This exquisite handwoven basket is made of eco-friendly leather uniquely braided with brown-colored strips to give it a relaxed and rustic look. This basket is perfect as a container...

A must-have accent piece in any home, this magnificent tray will add a sophisticated touch to an entryway console or bedroom dresser to put keys, loose change and wallet at the end o...

Vintage Space Age vase/centerpiece, manufactured in stainless steel and clear thick glass. Its dimension make it perfect - as pictured - to be used as a fruit bowl. The metal is pr...

This centerpiece is a striking example of modern aesthetic and traditional craftsmanship. It was designed in 2013 by Karim Rashid and crafted of mouth-blown Murano glass. It is part ...

The sphere of color (that's its name) is part of a collection called "Animal Instinct", it includes around 35 spheres like that collection made between 2007 and 2009 mixed techniqu...

Beautiful blue and gold enameled copper bowl created by artist Paolo de Poli in the 1960s. The bowl is in good condition and has the artist's signature at the base. The dimension...

This exquisite storage basket is the result of traditional artisanal methods and the finest leather. The leather was dyed using vegetable pigments and it is soft and durable. The lig...

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...

This unique and versatile piece is part of the Almeria series, featuring hand-woven baskets in eco-friendly leather: an ecological, biodegradable composite material, zero impact, that confirms Pinetti commitment to the environment. In this case, exquisite diagonal elements compose an oval-shaped basket that is perfect in a living room to store magazines or logs by a fireplace, or in a bathroom to display guest towels...

Evoking the maze-like patterns of a minimalist and sophisticated labyrinth, the decoration of this vide poche is part of the aptly named Labirinto Collection, based on a 1926 design by creative genius Gio Ponti. This squared vide poche...

Part of the Almeria series, this basket is handmade in Pinetti's signature eco-friendly leather, a biodegradable composite material, whose processing has a very low environmental imp...

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, ...

Part of the Verona collection, this storage basket is exquisite, versatile, and elegant. It is the product of artisanal expertise and the use of the finest leather that was treated w...

A set of two porcelain pocket emptiers/ashtray with a classic shape and unique printed design. This two pieces celebrates the eternal city of Rome through a meticulous and exquisite ...

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...

Used either as an empty-pocket bowl, decorative object, or small serving piece, this exquisite squared bowl will be a splendid addition to a sophisticated decor. Entirely handcrafted...

Made in Italy, 1950s. It is made in murano glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect original condition and r...

Made in Italy, 1970s. This is a great silver plated brass vide-poche in the shape of a shell. Its simple design was created by Lino Sabattini. This is a vintage piece, therefore it ...

Modern elegance and traditional craftsmanship meet in this versatile and striking basket that will suit any contemporary interior. Its versatile shape, tall edges, and two cylindrica...

Used either as an empty-pocket bowl, decorative object, or small serving piece, this exquisite squared bowl will be a splendid addition to a sophisticated decor. Entirely handcrafted...

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...

Vase in Black Marquinia, White Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, Green Guatemala and Blu Sodalite marbles. Size: 20 x 12 x 32 cm, 7.9 x 4.7 x 12.6 in, smooth finishing. Comm...

Part of the Verona series, this large basket is a perfect object to store a variety of different items in an elegant and sophisticated way. The structure is entirely made in saddle l...

A set of two porcelain pocket emptiers/ashtray with a classic shape and unique printed design. This collection is inspired by the city of Palmas, in Brasil. Blue and ocher palm leave...

This bowl will enrich every table and it can be combined with other items in the same Labirinto collection for a cohesive look and magnificent effect. Crafted entirely of porcelain, ...

Used either as an empty-pocket bowl, decorative object, or small serving piece, this exquisite squared bowl will be a splendid addition to a sophisticated decor. Entirely handcrafted...

Elegant and timeless, this unique storage basket will be a precious companion to everyday life in any room of the house. Its body, shaped as a rectangul...

Sculptural Yellow Glass - Modern Ashtray - Murano Glass Mid-Century Modern decorative bowl / vide poche in yellow Murano glass, beautiful hue of color and timeless shape. Perfect fo...

Made in Italy by Morbelli, 1970s. It is made in white porcelain, which is decorated with 24k gold inlaid lamina. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of u...

This object is a piece of extreme quality and design made of murano glass by designer TYRA LUNDGREN for VENINI, a collector's item for a connoisseur.

A set of two porcelain pocket emptiers/ashtray with a classic shape and unique printed design. Animalia is part of the Grand Tour family and features brightly colored tropical flowers and plants...

The value of change in a simple act, in stock. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. An essential shape and classical lines enhance how, far from being a mere container or going unnoticed, this top transforms a table into a convivial place. The fruit basket can be a top element for Inside out table as well as a furnishing accessory that stands on its own. Dimensions: 31 x 14 cm. Commercial name: Inside out fruit bowl, by the Lebanese designer Karen Chekerdjian. Blue Sodalite marble...

Made in the UK by George Davidson, 1940s. This large oval bowl is made in sepia calcedony glass and features a rippled edge and an impressed star design on the base. It is a vintage ...

Designed by Karim Rashid as a poetic ode to glass, this centerpiece is a stunning piece of functional decor that will be an elegant centerpiece both alone and with an overflowing arr...

Made in Italy, 1950s. This sinuous, dynamic and elegant centerpiece is made in lacquered ceramic that is varnished with iridescent colors. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might s...

Made in Italy, 1980s. This catchall / vide-poche / decorative plate is made in glazed earthenware. It is signed by Pino Castagna. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sl...

Extremely contemporary artistic bowl by Ghirò Studio (Milan, Italy) This object is a handmade artistic sculpture that can be used as a bowl, as a d...

Made in Italy in 1970s - 1980s. This decorative plate is made in lacquered and hand-painted ceramic by Ars Deruta that is the artistic part of the historica...

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...

Made in Germany by Brockwitz, 1930s - 1940s. This rare bowl / centerpiece is made in amber blown glass with parts that are satined. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sl...

Made in Italy, 1970s-1980s. This ice bucket / bowl by Roberto Sambonet is made in glass and steel and features a mirrored top with a palm design. It might show slight traces of use s...

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"...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

"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 "...

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...