Vintage Art Nouveau Style Grapevine Cast Metal Sculptural Jardinere 8” Tall X 5” Diameter

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An exceptional vintage cast metal jardinere or sculptural decorative vessel executed in the Art Nouveau taste, featuring dramatic openwork grapevine … Read more An exceptional vintage cast metal jardinere or sculptural decorative vessel executed in the Art Nouveau taste, featuring dramatic openwork grapevine foliage rising from an organic root-form base.

This highly dimensional piece captures the romantic naturalism associated with late 19th and early 20th century botanical design while retaining a moody architectural presence ideal for layered interiors.

The dark bronze-toned patinated surface enhances the deeply textured leaves and twisting vine structure, giving the object strong visual movement from every angle.

Beautiful as:
* a sculptural centerpiece
* vessel for dried botanicals
* wine room accent
* Gothic revival décor
* library or mantel styling object
* conversation piece in maximalist interiors

The underside retains its original rough cast finish, characteristic of vintage decorative metalwork.

This appears to be a vintage cast metal figural vase, jardinere, or decorative centerpiece in a naturalistic grapevine motif. The sculpted leaves and organic “root” base are very much in the late Victorian / Art Nouveau revival style. Based on the underside and texture, it looks cast rather than hand-forged — likely spelter, cast aluminum with bronze wash, or pot metal rather than solid bronze.

The openwork grape leaves and branch form are decorative enough that it could also have originally held a glass insert or floral frog arrangement.

Approximate Age
Most likely:
* 1920s–1950s decorative casting
rather than true 19th century Art Nouveau.

The rough unfinished underside and casting quality lean more mid-century decorative rather than high-end French bronze.

Dimensions:
* 8” H
* 5” Diameter

Condition:
Good vintage condition with age-appropriate patina, surface wear, oxidation, and casting irregularities that contribute to its character and authenticity. Please see photographs for condition. See less