Brutalist Steel Vases and Bowls, 1970, Set of 5

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A set of five decorative items with a brutalist design: two tubular vases on stands and three bowls, two of … Read more A set of five decorative items with a brutalist design: two tubular vases on stands and three bowls, two of which are also on stands. The set is made of chrome-plated steel with scarified or hammered sections, typical of german artisanal production in the 1970s, influenced by industrial modernism, in the style of bmf (bayerische metallwarenfabrik) production, circa 1970.
each piece features a contrasting texture between polished surfaces and rough reliefs, creating a strong sculptural aesthetic. These objects can be used as vases, trinket trays, or decorative objects. Technical details:
• designer: unidentified
• maker: probably germany, unidentified
• period: circa 1970
• materials: chrome-plated steel, cold-textured finish
• finish: glossy finish with scarified or hammered brutalist textured inserts
dimensions:
• vase height: 27 cm (10.6 in) and 24 cm (9.4 in)
• vase diameter: 3 cm (1.2 in) and 5 cm (2 in)
• bowl height: 12.5 cm (4.9 in)
• bowl diameter: 9 cm (3.5 in)
• bowl height: 6 cm (2.4 in)
• bowl diameter: 10.5 cm (4.1 in)
total weight:
5 kg
condition:
good overall condition, with some signs of use but no aesthetic impact. Ref: See less