Florentine Style Gilded Basket

Description

This 1960s Italian basket marries Florentine gilding traditions with midcentury craftsmanship. An ornate motif brings a touch of Tuscan glamour and timeless charm to everyday rituals. This item functions beautifully as a waste basket in a powder room or home office, or holding rolled towels in a guest bath. This piece is part of the Kathy Kuo Home Antiques Edit, a limited-time drop of one-of-a-kind antique and vintage treasures, born from our love of interiors that mix old and new. Timeworn materials shaped in classic silhouettes boast exceptional craftsmanship and a gentle patina, lending a sense of soulfulness to any home. This is a final sale item and non-returnable. • This item is in excellent condition, though as an antique, some signs of age are to be expected, which add to its authentic character and charm. • Constructed from wood • Finished in antique gold leaf • Origin and Time Period: Italy, 1960