Vintage Wire Fruit Basket – Mid-Century Modern, 1950's

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.