Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Fruit Basket, France, 1930s

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This is a rare Art Deco fruit basket, hand-carved in solid brown wood, likely made in France during the 1930s. … Read more This is a rare Art Deco fruit basket, hand-carved in solid brown wood, likely made in France during the 1930s. The design is particularly distinctive, featuring sculpted representations of actual fruits, integrated into the body of the bowl itself — a remarkable example of functional sculpture. Main Features: Period: Art Deco – circa 1930s Origin: France Material: Carved wood, brown tone Patina: Beautiful aged patina, slightly dark with warm reflective highlights Handle: The basket’s handle is elegantly curved, featuring smooth lines typical of the Art Deco movement Usage & Style: This piece blends decoration and function: it can be used as a fruit bowl or simply as a centerpiece in a living or dining room. Its original shape, fine carving, and historical charm make it perfect for a vintage or Art Deco–inspired interior. Keywords: Art Deco wooden basket, fruit bowl sculpture, French Art Deco decor, carved wood centerpiece, 1930s fruit basket, decorative antique wood, patinated wood bowl, Art Nouveau to Deco transition, vintage carved basket, French interior accent

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