Mid-20th Century English Trompe L’Oeil Leather Book Waste Basket

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A wonderfully eccentric mid-20th-century English waste basket designed as a circular arrangement of richly aged leather-bound volumes from the Royal … Read more A wonderfully eccentric mid-20th-century English waste basket designed as a circular arrangement of richly aged leather-bound volumes from the Royal Academy. Each faux book spine is finished in warm cognac and burgundy tones with gilt lettering and tooling, creating the illusion of a small stack of antique library books wrapped neatly around the form.

This is exactly the sort of practical object that makes an English country house interior feel personal rather than overly decorated. Tucked beside a writing desk, library chair, or mahogany partner’s desk, it offers function while blending effortlessly into a room filled with books, paintings, leather, and collected objects. The softened surface and natural variation in the leather give it considerably more character than a modern waste bin ever could.

Origin: England
Period: Mid-20th Century
Styles: English Country, Georgian Revival, English Traditional, Library
Dimensions: 9ʺW × 9ʺD × 8.75ʺH
Materials: Leather
Condition: Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear and patina
Notable Features: Trompe l’oeil construction resembling antique leather-bound “Royal Academy Pictures” volumes; gilt lettering and decorative tooling; made in England See less