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Description
An extraordinary example of organic modernist design, where everyday function meets sculptural artistry.
This captivating pair of vintage wooden salt …
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An extraordinary example of organic modernist design, where everyday function meets sculptural artistry.
This captivating pair of vintage wooden salt and pepper shakers features two individually sculpted forms that nest together in an ingenious, almost architectural composition.
The taller pepper shaker rises through a dramatically narrowed waist, its fluid hourglass silhouette revealing beautiful honey-toned wood grain. The accompanying salt shaker presents a contrasting, more substantial profile, with softly rounded contours, rich darker coloring, and wonderfully expressive grain patterns.
Together, the two forms create a striking interplay of positive and negative space. Their asymmetrical silhouettes fit together with remarkable precision, transforming an ordinary tabletop accessory into a compelling little modernist sculpture.
The design strongly evokes the Danish Modern and Scandinavian organic design traditions of the mid-20th century, celebrating natural materials, flowing lines, and beautifully considered proportions.
Equally appealing displayed together as a sculptural object or used as intended, this distinctive pair would complement a thoughtfully curated mid-century interior, minimalist kitchen, or collection of vintage studio woodcraft.
Details
- Estimated period: 1960s–1970s
- Style: Danish Modern, Scandinavian Modern, Organic Modern
- Materials: Natural wood, exact species unidentified
- Origin: Unmarked; country of manufacture unknown
- Design: Interlocking sculptural forms
- Both underside stoppers present
Dimensions
Pepper shaker: Approximately 3¾ inches tall, 2½ inches square at the top and base, narrowing to approximately 1½ inches.
Salt shaker: Approximately 3½ inches tall, approximately 1½ inches square at the top and base, with a maximum width of approximately 2½ inches.
Condition
Beautiful vintage condition with subtle surface wear and natural variations in wood grain and coloration. Please refer to the photographs for additional details.
Sold as a pair.
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- Dimensions
- 2.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 3.75ʺH
- Period
- 1960s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Beautiful vintage condition with subtle surface wear and natural variations in wood grain and coloration. Please refer to the photographs … moreBeautiful vintage condition with subtle surface wear and natural variations in wood grain and coloration. Please refer to the photographs for additional details. less
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