Vintage 1950s Italian Woven Raffia & Wire Lace Centerpiece Basket
$65.00
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Vintage 1950s Italian Woven Raffia & Wire Lace Centerpiece Basket
$65.00
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Add a touch of sun-drenched mid-century European charm to your decor with this vintage 1950s–1960s Italian woven raffia centerpiece basket. Intricately handcrafted in Italy, this exceptional piece of vintage folk art is meticulously constructed using a traditional open-work Teneriffe/Ischia lace-weave technique.
The basket features a rigid, scalloped iron wire frame completely wrapped in natural organic palm raffia fiber. Its beautiful flower-like silhouette showcases alternating panels of tight, circular-woven medallions and airy, geometric lace mesh. For a stunning mid-century pop of color, each outer medallion is accented with a vibrant wedge of dyed cherry-red raffia.
With its original fabric "Made in Italy" tag still intact underneath, this versatile basket is the perfect textural accent. Use it as an eye-catching dining table centerpiece, an elegant entryway catch-all, or a stunning piece of bohemian wall art hung among a gallery collection.
Product Details & Specifications
- Origin: Made in Italy
- Era: Circa 1950s–1960s
- Materials: Natural and dyed palm raffia, structural iron wire frame, fabric origin tag
- Dimensions: Approximately 12.5" inches wide (as pictured)
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The interior wire frame is completely solid, rigid, and perfectly retains its scalloped shape. The raffia weave is tight and secure with no broken strands, gaps, or unraveling. The dyed red accents remain bold and bright with minimal historic fading.