Florentine Ware: Wastebasket

Florentine Ware: Wastebasket

R 950.00
R 950.00
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Florentine Ware: Wastebasket

Florentine Ware: Wastebasket

Mid Century Italian Florentine Hand Painted Gilt Waste Basket distressed Blood Orange with Embossed Gold Gilt in the Traditional Florentine style. 

Produced in Florence, Italy, by local artisans. The Florentine-style wastebaskets were commonly made between the 1950s and 1970s. They are made by various artisans and manufacturers in the Florence region. The base bears a crisp, authentic stamped circular registry mark reading "MADE IN ITALY - TRADE MARK" confirming its mid-century European factory origin.
More Details
  • Mid-century Italian Florentine decorative resin waste basket.
  • Crafted from heavy-molded resin composite mimicking traditional carved wood.
  • Adorned with highly detailed, embossed gilt acanthus scrolls and fleur-de-lis motifs.
  • Styled with a vibrant, textured crimson-red painted background wrap.
  • Finished with a classic gold leaf trim border along the top and base.
Did you Know?

While traditional 14th-century Florentine art relied strictly on hand-carved poplar panels and genuine gold leaf gilding, the post-war mid-century revival utilized advanced resin molds to replicate these heavy, highly ornate baroque scrollworks for international export markets.
Origin & Era

Made in Florence Italy, 1950’s-1970’s, making this waste basket 50+ years.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Base Diameter 16cm, Height 26.5cm, Top Diameter 25cm.
Vintage Condition

Visible Flaws: Minor age-related wear.
Price
R 950.00
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