Jardinière - Basis - Copper, Brass

It is a piece that very well embodies that early Art Nouveau in metalwork—the moment when even a functional object like a planter becomes a small domestic sculpture, full of life, curves, and presence. Here copper and brass dialogue naturally: the body, wide and rounded, displays that warm tone of aged copper, with veins and nuances that speak of decades of use and of shine lost with elegance; the upper part, in hammered brass, provides a luminous contrast, almost golden, that captures the light and disperses it into small irregular vibrations, very characteristic of artisanal work from the early 20th century.

The wavy edge—neither straight nor rigid—is pure Art Nouveau spirit: a line that moves as if mimicking a petal, a wave, or a plant shoot. The three legs, short and firm, raise the piece just enough to give it presence without compromising stability, and crown the whole with an almost zoomorphic air, as if the planter were a small being perched on discreet claws.

But what truly defines its character are the handles. Each one is molded as an organic motif that recalls stylized animal heads or fantastical creatures, a resource very typical of the decorative language of the era. They are not mere grips: they are sculptural elements that bring theatricality, movement, and a touch of mystery. Their sinuous, almost serpentine form reinforces the idea that the piece is not static, but alive.

Taken together, it is a planter that combines function and art with a naturalness that is hard to find today. It has the sturdiness of hand-worked metal, the decorative fantasy of the turn of the century, and that charm of an object that has survived its time without losing its identity.

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