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A lathe-turned wooden pepper mill grinder designed and fabricated by American studio artisan Robert Wilhelm. This functional, sculptural object exemplifies …
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A lathe-turned wooden pepper mill grinder designed and fabricated by American studio artisan Robert Wilhelm. This functional, sculptural object exemplifies the bridge between late 20th-century studio craft traditions and a bold, graphic Postmodern aesthetic.
The vessel features an undulating, organic silhouette rendered in a translucent reddish-brown stain that highlights the underlying wood grain, punctuated by a field of hand-painted dark dot motifs. The upper turning cap provides a striking visual contrast, finished in a satin black with meticulously carved vertical fluting. The two wooden components are separated by a polished, chrome-finished adjustment collar that regulates the internal metal grinding mechanism. Wilhelm’s work often balances whimsical geometric forms with the precision of traditional woodturning, heavily influenced by the Memphis Modern movement.
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Artist/Maker: Robert Wilhelm (American, active late 20th – early 21st century)
Studio: Raw Design
Date: c. 1995–2005
Medium: Hardwood, pigment, chrome-plated steel, and metal components
Classification: Woodworking / Decorative Arts / Functional Objects
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- Dimensions
- 2ʺW × 2ʺD × 12ʺH
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Plastic
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- The object is in excellent vintage condition. The surface finish remains vibrant with minimal wear consistent with light use and … moreThe object is in excellent vintage condition. The surface finish remains vibrant with minimal wear consistent with light use and age. The internal mechanical grinding apparatus remains fully operational. less
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