Description
There is something quietly confident about a well-designed wire bowl. This chrome-plated wire fruit bowl, dating to the c.1960s–1970s, carries the hallmarks of Scandinavian Modern design — a curved open-frame construction, looped detailing, and a sculptural silhouette that looks as considered today as it would have on a mid-century dining table.
Likely Scandinavian in origin, it reflects the period’s dedication to objects that earn their place through form as much as function. It works just as naturally holding a few apples or bread rolls as it does standing empty as a minimalist centrepiece. Vintage utility at its most elegant.
Details & Specifications
- Era: c.1960s–1970s
- Origin: Likely Scandinavian
- Material: Chrome-plated metal
- Design features: Curved open-frame body with looped detailing
- Dimensions: Approx. 26 cm wide × 11.5 cm high (approx. 10.2″ × 4.5″)
Condition Report
- Very good vintage condition
- Minor signs of age to the chrome finish, consistent with honest use over several decades
- No structural damage noted
Why It Endures
Wire bowls of this era occupied a particular sweet spot in mid-century design — lightweight, open, functional, and visually effortless. This piece brings that same restrained character into a modern kitchen or dining space without demanding attention. It simply belongs. Carefully packed and shipped worldwide.
