There is a range of vintage fruit baskets for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage fruit baskets — often made from
metal,
glass and
art glass — can elevate any home. Vintage fruit baskets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage fruit baskets made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage fruit baskets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Alfredo Barbini,
Lino Sabattini and
Royal Dux Bohemia are consistently popular.
A hallmark of design in an entertainment space is the centerpiece. Its main function is to draw the eye to a specific place in the room and promote symmetry. In dining areas, antique, new or vintage centerpieces can bring the entire tablescape of fine fabrics and china together.
A sculptural Art Deco–inspired primrose yellow cake stand is an example of how a singular item can transform the table. The New York– and Los Angeles–based interior designer Alexandra Loew agrees, suggesting that one such 1930s-era Schneider Glass piece, for example, could add a cheerful jolt to any staid dining table. Julia Buckingham, of the Chicago firm Buckingham Interiors + Design, defines her style as “modernique” and shares with 1stDibs a striking dining-room project for Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS: white multidimensional art for the walls, monochromatic fabric from Pierre Frey for the dining chairs and large vases that are inspired by antlers for centerpieces, which she created for Global Views..
Centerpieces can be functional to the environment or a conversation starter. Explore a wide variety of antique, new and vintage centerpieces on 1stDibs — there are options for any space in one’s home. And don’t forget, unique centerpiece options for your dining table can also include an antique soup tureen brightened with flowers, stemless drinkware and other glass with flower heads, decorative vases and vessels and more.