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Elongated Sculptural Wooden Bowl, Europe Second half of the 20th Century

$4,400
£3,316.58
€4,267.08VAT Included
CA$6,227.77
A$6,340.78
CHF 3,651.72
MX$76,401.47
NOK 42,378.39
SEK 42,757.18
DKK 28,995.17

About the Item

The second half of the 20th century saw a renewed fascination with organic form and material integrity. Across Europe, the postwar years brought a quiet resistance to industrial uniformity, artists and designers returned to the tactile immediacy of natural materials. Studio craftsmen began to treat wood, clay, and metal as expressive mediums rather than mere functional matter. The result was an era that celebrated the imperfect, the handmade, and the quietly sculptural, where design and art began to intertwine with new intimacy. Carved from a single piece of richly grained wood, the elongated bowl reveals a deep respect for both material and skill. Its shape, stretching gracefully from end to end, feels fluid and intentional, while the gently arched handle gives the object a structural balance. The surface bears traces of the maker’s hand, with soft ridges and natural irregularities that add a tactile rhythm to its form. Swirling grain patterns further provide a striking visual dimension, highlighting a contrast of tone and texture. The form shifts subtly depending on the viewer’s angle, inviting exploration and offering a sense of balance between lightness and strength. Whether used as a functional centerpiece or simply admired as an object of form and shadow, it draws the eye through its quiet complexity and sculptural quality. As with much of European studio craftsmanship from this era, this piece speaks to a time that valued authenticity and material truth above decoration or excess. The maker’s hand is evident yet never dominant, allowing the natural form of the wood to guide the design. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Due to the nature and age of the material, item may have some marks, scratches, and discolouration. Dimensions: 41.92 in W x 15.74 in D x 8.26 in H 106.5 cm W x 40 cm D x 21 cm H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 41.93 in (106.5 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    Europe
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Second half of the 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Due to the nature and age of the material, item may have some marks, scratches, and discolouration.
  • Seller Location:
    Utrecht, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 202534241stDibs: LU2947347120622

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