antique industrial wire wastebasket boots-shoes 5 cm x 14 cm

5 cm x 14 cm

25 inch 153 cm Height 16 inch 40

6 cm Diameter 28 inch 71

Some paint loss and light corrosion

8 cm  Width 16 inch 40

antique industrial wire wastebasket boots-shoes 5 cm x 14 cmAn early 20th century industrial waste basket formed in wire mesh with a gently tapered silhouette and rolled rim. The open construction creates a sense of lightness, while the surface carries a varied patina that shifts between soft gray and deeper tonal areas. Marked to the underside for Northwestern Expanded Metal Co., Chicago, grounding the piece in American industrial production. A versatile form that moves easily between office, bath, or studio