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Modern Decorative Baskets

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Georges Coslin Leather Fabric Wastepaper Basket/ Trashcan, Italy 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Georges Coslin Leather & Fabric Wastepaper Basket/Trashcan, Italy 1960s George Coslin Designed and made by Faram Standing 18.5" h x 10.75" diameter, basket measures 12.5" h x 9.5"...
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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal, Brass

21st Century Canaria Medium Basket Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Another style, another iconic weave. Canaria is our brand new family of baskets available in different sizes able to meet several uses. A magazine holder, a blanket or shoes holde...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

21st Century Hook Tall Laundry Basket with Leather Cotton Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
An attractive contrast between leather and cotton fabric. Our Hook basket is hand woven, made with eco-friendly, washable, and resistant material suitable also for outdoor use. Th...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Cotton

21st Century Penelope Round Laundry Basket with Leather Canvas Cotton
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Part of Penelope's collections, this laundry basket is designed and crafted exclusively by Pinetti. The elegant and practical round silhouette is beautifully finished with an ecru...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Cotton

21st Pet Bed Large in Walnut Wood Calf Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Pamper your furry friends with our new Pet bed. A wooden structure masterfully handcrafted covered in leather with precious canaletto walnut wood base and so...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Wood, Foam, Walnut

21st Century Ovo Wood Magazine Leather Basket with Handle Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Fashioned of resistant recycled leather, Pinetti Ovo basket boasts an unstructured silhouette with flared sides supported by a sturdy rectangular base...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

21st Century Empty Pocket Woven Regenerated Leather Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Lovely Pinetti round wash clothes holder, part of Almeria collection. Four different water resistant sizes fixed at the end with chrome pins. The woven...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

21st Century Ovo Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Ovo basket: Compact yet capacious. Fashioned of resistant recycled leather, with tan or black this basket boasts an unstructured silhouette with fl...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

21st Century Ovo Towel Magazine Leather Basket Outdoor Use Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Ovo basket: Compact yet capacious. Fashioned of resistant recycled leather, with tan or black this basket boasts an unstructured silhouette with fl...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

21st Century Penelope Rectangular Laundry Basket in Leather Canvas Cotton
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A simple and linear shape, where the resistant and waterproof leather is combined with the softness of the ecru cotton layer that give the piece a natural beauty. A rectangular silhouette for our Penelope laundry...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Cotton

21st Century Almeria Medium Decorative Basket Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
The Almeria medium basket, a Pinetti timeless icon. A basket that becomes a magazine, blanket, shoes holder or a simple piece of décor, if necessary. P...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Moroso Jardin Suspendu Outdoor Basket Set by Concetta Giannangeli
By Concetta Giannangeli, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Indoor/outdoor baskets made using woven threads normally used for fishing nets, the designs are all different and original, like their names. Handwoven,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Senegalese Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Steel

Custom Made Leather Garden Trug
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your gardening experience with this exquisite custom leather garden trug, designed by RIGHT PROPER, and meticulously crafted by a skilled artisan in England. Crafted from han...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Copper

Hand Carved Wooden Lidded Jar/Pot.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Wood Carved Lidded Jar/Pot.
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1980s Vintage Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood

E. Gargan and S. Giovannoni Gnam Bread Box for Alessi
Located in Miami, FL
Gnam bread box designed by Elisa Gargan and Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi.
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Plastic

Italian Metal Basket, 1970s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An Italian square basket in silver and gold metal made with weaving technique. This piece is typical for the style of the era evoking the designs of W...
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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Senza Fine Basket by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Senza Fine is a square basket designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia in 2010. Known for his experimental approach to form and material, Pesce created this piece with his signature p...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Plastic

21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This masterfully hand-woven basket belongs to our iconic Almeria collection. Made of eco-friendly leather, that is washable, resistant to light and water, it's suitable for indoor and outdoor use as well. This small size perfectly works as a magazine holder. Perfect also as a blanket, shoes holder...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

New modern Fruit Bowl in Red Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act, in stock. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and center: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. An essential shape and clas...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Marble

Vintage Modernist Brown Woven Pottery Clay Creations Ceramic Fruit Bowl Basket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Modernist Brown Woven Pottery Clay Creations Ceramic Fruit Bowl Basket. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 4.5" H x 10" W x 8" D.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Pottery

Anchorage Silver Plated Brass Teapot, by Peter Shire from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The anchorage teapot, was originally designed by Peter Shire in 1982. The Teapot is in brass with plated silver, and is also available in solid 925 silver. Prices may vary for the st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass, Silver

"Green Striped Wastebasket", Handcrafted, Painted Tole Piece by Briger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Commissioned by Briger Design and made by Mexican artisans in San Miguel de Allende, this painted tole wastebasket is boldly designed and painted. The flaring sides of the piece are...
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1990s American Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

"Robin" Leather Basket Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Robin" is a leather basket, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part of Foglia Couture collection. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

21st Century Demetra Round Laundry Basket Handwoven with Leather in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Strictly hand woven with meticulous care, Pinetti baskets are made with eco-friendly, washable, and resistant material. Part of the Demetra collections, our short basket comes in a ...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Urn by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Urn by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 34 x W 34 x H 57 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 37 kg available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish. Rick Owens is a California-born f...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Urn by Rick Owens
Urn by Rick Owens
$20,040 / item
21st Century Large Hook Leather Basket for Towels with Fabric Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Attractive contrast between leather and cotton fabric. Our Hook basket is hand woven, made with eco-friendly, washable, and resistant material suitable also for outdoor use. The insi...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Cotton

New Modern Vase in Marble Creator Arthur Arbesser
Located in Milan, IT
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...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Marble

Brazilian Leather Baskets
Located in Boston, MA
Leather organizer baskets. Natural color.
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2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Outdoor Slatted Steel Metal Green Park Trash Can Liner - 24 Gallon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Outdoor Slatted Steel Metal Green Park Trash Can & Liner - 24 Gallon. Item features h...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Steel

Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Ikebana basket woven by bamboo artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). Constructed with Madake bamboo and rattan with technique of o...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

21st Century Canaria Magazine Holder Handmade in Italy with Regenerated Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Canaria, our brand new storage solution. A unique texture made with regenerated leather resistant to light and water and perfectly suitable for indoor as well for outdoor use. Mas...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

21st Pet Bowl Small in Wood Calf Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A rigid structure fully covered with premium calf leather with removable and washable stainless steel bowls. Our Pet bowls are available in two sizes. A brand new collection designe...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

21st Century Sombrero Magazine Holder Handmade in Italy with Regenerated Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
We feel Mexican! Made with eco-friendly, washable, and resistant regenerated leather, the traditional Mexican Sombrero hat becomes a unique magazin...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

21st Century Almeria Large Towel and Shoes Handwoven Basket with Handles
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Part of the Almeria collection this Pinetti hand-woven basket made with eco-friendly washable and resistant material suitable also for outdoor use. Perfect for shoes holders...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

21st Century Euclide Stool in Wood Calf Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A new collection joined the Pinetti family. Euclide with its geometric look is an elegant stool crafted with wood structure and entirely covered in recycled leather. This lovely sto...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Ikebana basket woven by bamboo artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). In an organic vase form with elegant, curved wall with reinfo...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

21st Century Nadia Round Laundry Basket with Leather Canvas Cotton
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A stylish all-rounder, bringing sophisticated storage indoors. That's why we can't get enough of these new storage baskets. Nadia is the new family of our laundry baskets, made in recycled leather...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Round Black Shearling and Leather Storage Bin by Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Storage can be luxurious! The Round Bin X is meticulously crafted to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. The exterior is single or two-tones of plush or curly shearling with...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Felt

21st Century Demetra Washcloth Holder Regenerated Leather Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Lovely Pinetti round wash clothes holder, part of Almeria collection. Four different water resistant sizes fixed at the end with chrome pins. The woven...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

21st Century Demetra Rectangular Magazine Holder Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A real eye-catcher. Part of the Demetra series, Pinetti low rectangular basket is strictly hand woven. Made with water-resistant and washable bonded leather useful also for outdo...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Intreccio Rectangular Woven Basket Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Baskets made using a weaving technique. Strips and bands of leather follow each other and bind together to shape the object. Available in the round (large and small), rectangular a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Pair of Gilt-Metal and Enamel Fleurs Des Siècles Flower Baskets by Gorham
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt-metal and enamel 'Fleurs des Siècles' flower baskets by Gorham American, circa 1975 Measures: height 15cm, width 17cm, depth 13cm D...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Intreccio Square Woven Basket Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Baskets made using a weaving technique. Strips and bands of leather follow each other and bind together to shape the object. Available in the round (large and small), rectangular...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Knotted Waste Bin Office Home Accessories By André Fu Living
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Waste bin Color: Grey Size: 23 x 23 x 30 H cm Material: PU Collection: Knotted.
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2010s Thai Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Faux Leather

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Abe Motoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Ikebana bamboo basket woven by artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). Constructed with lacquered reddish Madake bamboo and rattan with technique of open and irregular twinning, the basket features an organic form with undulating woven surface with wavy crossing lines. The basket appears simple and refined, but the making process is deceivingly sophisticated. Clean and precise, it is of the signature style of Abe Motoshi's. The basket is signed on the base. It comes with the original tomobako storage box with inscription of the title on the lid as well as the artist's name and seal under the lead. A yellow wrapping cloth and a printout of the artist's biography from Tai Modern...
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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo, Rattan

"Giulia" Leather Basket with Handles Designed by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Giulia" is a leather basket with handles, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part of Foglia Couture collection. Genuine Italian leather vegetable...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Castagno Rectangular Woven Basket with Handle Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Baskets made using a weaving technique. Strips and bands of leather follow each other and bind together to shape the object. Available in the round (large and small), rectangular a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Matheson Small Laundry Basket w/ Handles by Zach Matheson for 14x14 USM Haller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Matheson Small Laundry Basket, designed and produced by Zach Matheson in Washington State, USA in 2024. The design is comprised of recycled post-industrial mesh and Washing...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Brass Magazine Holder or Trashcan after Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
A brass plated 'tote bag' magazine holder (or wastebasket), in the Modern style, after designer Willy Rizzo, circa late-20th century, 1970s or later. This iconic 'tote bag' piece is ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Set of Two Towel Baskets, Polished Stainless Steel.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of two towel baskets, polished stainless steel. Keep your bathroom tidy with this set of two towel baskets. After use, you can store your bath linen in this ultra-stylish metal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dichas Basket iii by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Dichas basket III by Cristina Celestino. Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic, steel Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 65 cm Available in colors: moss green/black red, mo...
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2010s German Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Steel

Wicker and Brass Plant Cachepot or Wastebasket
Located in New York, NY
A coiled wicker and brass cachepot or wastebasket with brass rim, in the style of designer Gabriella Crespi, circa mid-20th century. Use as a plant potholder cachepot (demonstrated) ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Brass

Giovannozzi Home, Tray "GROOVE" Marble and Metal Brass Finish - Italy
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
- Tray composed in marble and metal, created by Michele Arcarese Architect together with Giovannozzi. - Slab in marble type "CARRARA". - Metal plate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

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Quartz, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

Set of 7 Opaque Pink Double Bubble Vases by Valeria Vasi
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 7 Opaque pink double bubble vase by Valeria Vasi. Handmade in Barcelona, 2021. Materials: glass. Dimensions: 18 x 7 cm. Also available in: opaque pink, opaque mint, opaq...
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2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Glass

Giovannozzi Home, Tray "BALANCE" White Marble and Metal Brass Finish
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
- Tray composed in marble and metal, created by Michele Arcarese Architect together with Giovannozzi. - Slab in marble type "CARRARA" or "NERO MARQUI...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

Dichas Basket II by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Dichas basket II by Cristina Celestino. Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic, steel Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 55 cm Available in colors: purple red/black red, pur...
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2010s German Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Steel

Sunchos Paper Bin by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunchos paper bin by Pauline Deltour Materials: 100% recycled Polypropylene Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 30 cm Available in colors: salmon/ lilac/ turquoise, black/ white, orange/...
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2010s German Modern Decorative Baskets

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Plastic

Stunning Large Vintage Midcentury Wicker Laundry Basket Hamper, 1970s, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning large 1970s vintage wicker and plastic laundry basket hamper with lid and wicker handles. Overall very good vintage condition with light ware consis...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wicker, Plastic

Set of 7 Pink Bubble Vases by Valeria Vasi
Located in Geneve, CH
A Set of 7 Pink bubble vases by Valeria Vasi Handmade in Barcelona, 2021 Materials: glass Dimensions: 38 x 10 cm Also available in: clear, teal, b...
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2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Glass

Maitland Smith Leather Wrapped and Twisted Handle George Washington Pail
Located in Germantown, MD
A Maitland Smith Leather Wrapped and Bartley Twisted Handle " George Washington " Pail Measures 10" in width, 10" in depth and 12" in height and 20" in height to the top of the handle
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Faux Leather

Modern decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern decorative baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative baskets, popular names associated with this style include Pinetti, Ghidini 1961, Schumacher, and Oscar Maschera. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $53,469 while the average work can sell for $783.

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