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Vintage Wire Fruit Basket – Mid-Century Modern, 1950's
Vintage Wire Fruit Basket – Mid-Century Modern, 1950's
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A sleek wire fruit basket from the 1950's, crafted from black-painted steel with a clean, open design that balances utility with elegance. Its radial wirework and gently flared rim give it a graphic presence — light, airy, and unmistakably mid-century.
This piece channels the spirit of mid-century modernism, where even the humblest objects were designed with intention. It sits comfortably alongside the work of designers like Mathieu Matégot and Carl Auböck: form follows function, but with a bit of flair.
We love how effortlessly this piece moves between spaces: holding fruit or bread in the kitchen, standing alone as a sculptural accent, or bringing a subtle mid-century touch to a modern interior. Minimal but never boring. At 55 cm long, it’s larger than most wire baskets of this type - making it a real statement piece without overpowering a space.
✦ Height 10 cm, length 55 cm, width 12 cm
✦ Black-painted steel wire
✦ Period: 1950's – early 1960's
✦ European origin (Likely Scandinavia or Italy)
✦ Excellent vintage condition – minor signs of age
NOTE ON MID-CENTURY WIRE DESIGN - Wire baskets like this emerged in the postwar era as designers embraced industrial materials and simple, graphic forms. Everyday objects were reimagined with modernist ideals —elevating the practical to the sculptural. These pieces remain beloved and collected for their versatility and timeless charm.
Shipping & Free Pick-Up
Shipping & Free Pick-Up
SHIPPING - We offer shipping in Finland for all items (except larger furniture and artwork). Shipping costs will be calculated at check-out after choosing delivery method, delivery location and payment method. We'll do our best to ship your order on the next working day, but if our team is swamped with orders, it might take up to 3-4 work days - please bear with us! We ship mostly with the Finnish Post Office, but please contact us if you prefer another option.
We also offer international shipping whenever possible. Please contact us for a quote.
FREE PICK-UP - Free pick-up from Karjaa or Helsinki available for all items! Choose your prefered pick-up location at check-out.
Måll - Open on Saturdays 11-17 (Kauppiaankatu 14, 10300 Karjaa)
Pick up your order from our store at Måll during opening hours. Your order will be ready for pick-up in 24 hours.
Nomen Nescio Store- Open Mon-Fri 12-18, Sat 11-17 (Fredrikinkatu 39, 00120 Helsinki)
Pick up your order from our pick-up point at Nomen Nescio during their opening hours. We deliver orders to Helsinki every Monday, so your order will be ready for pick-up at 15:00 on the next Monday after we've received your order. Orders placed on Sunday before 18:00 can be delivered to our pick-up point during the next day.
About Vintage
About Vintage
Please note: These items are not new. Vintage items may show signs of wear and age, and bear production marks from the manufacturing processes of the time. These signs and marks are very much a guarantee of authenticity, and add to the warmth and character of vintage items.
We do our best to describe and photograph any signs of age or use. Please look carefully at the photos and item description before making a purchase.
Due to the unique nature of vintage, all items are sold in their current condition including any signs of wear, fading, or minor flaws.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us before making your purchase.
SKU:HD123
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