Decorative ornament - Europe - Mid-Century centerpiece

A distinctive and highly decorative mid-century centerpiece in an elegant boat shape, crafted from extremely thin, overlapping wooden veneers/veneer strips. The construction combines curved laminated wooden parts and light rattan-like reinforcements.
The elongated form, gracefully rising ends, and characteristic fan-like bound wooden strips give the piece a striking sculptural and airy appearance. The refined construction makes it an attractive interior piece that reads well both up close and from a distance.
Because of its shape, this object is particularly suitable as a decorative centerpiece on a dining table, console, sideboard, or kitchen island. It can also be used functionally as a fruit bowl or bread basket.
The piece is exceptionally light for its size and rests on integrated curved wooden supports. The various wood- and rattan-like elements together form a beautiful example of the organic design characteristic of the Mid-Century era.
An unusual and striking Mid-Century centerpiece in boat form, of which comparable pieces are offered only sporadically on the vintage design market.

Specifications:
Period: presumably about 1960–1969.
Style: Mid-Century Modern.
Object: decorative centerpiece / fruit- and bread-basket.
Material: tropical wood veneer / thin wooden lamellae, curved laminated wood, and rattan-like elements.
Dimensions: approx. 42.5 × 14 × 12 cm.
Weight: approx. 161 grams.

Condition: excellent vintage condition / unused. Exceptionally well preserved, with at most minimal signs of aging appropriate to the age.

Shipping: the item is carefully and securely packaged and shipped within 3 days of payment with track & trace.