Danish Modern Paper Basket in Rattan and Cane attributed to Wengler, Copenhagen, 1930s

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Beautiful handmade paper basket made in the 1930-40s by Wengler, Copenhagen. These baskets were all hand made in rattan, woven … Read more Beautiful handmade paper basket made in the 1930-40s by Wengler, Copenhagen. These baskets were all hand made in rattan, woven cane and wood, giving it a natural and lightweight appearance. Often seen in the period alongside Danish Modern furniture by Viggo Boesen, Finn Juhl, Poul Henningsen etc. Wickerwork goes way back in history and has been used on furniture in Denmark since the mid-1850s. As a cottage industry, where people used the cheap willow, shavings, straw or other available local material from nature for their own use, wickerwork goes back a long way in history. As an organised craft, there was no actual industrial production in Denmark until the first half of the 19th century. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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