Vintage 1960s Wooden Orb Nut Bowl w Spoon Pedestal Side Opening Cocktail Barware
This vintage wooden nut bowl features a sculptural rounded form with a side opening and a matching carved wooden spoon. Crafted from solid wood with a warm medium-brown tone and visible natural grain, it rests on a raised pedestal base that gives the piece a balanced Mid-Century presence. The side opening allows easy access for serving nuts, snacks, or small treats.
Rooted in Mid-Century design aesthetics, the bowl reflects the era’s focus on organic materials and functional craftsmanship. The form and hand-finished woodwork are consistent with Mid-Century export woodware, a category that often included pieces produced in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines.
Whether styled as a functional nut bowl, snack server, or decorative accent, this piece offers lasting appeal for collectors of vintage woodware, Mid-Century Modern enthusiasts, and those drawn to natural materials and thoughtful, sculptural design.
Product Details:
Brand: Unmarked
Manufacturer: Unknown
Origin: Unknown
Estimated Era and Date: Mid-Century, circa 1950s–1960s
Material: Wood
Color: Warm medium brown with natural grain variation
Occasion: Casual entertaining, cocktail gatherings, everyday use
Style / Pattern / Theme / Design Notes: Sculptural pedestal nut bowl with side opening and matching wooden spoon; organic Mid-Century form
Features:
Sculptural Mid-Century wood nut bowl with pedestal base
Side opening designed for easy serving access
Includes matching carved wooden spoon
Hand-finished surface highlighting natural wood grain
Suitable for functional use or decorative display in MCM interiors
Bowl Dimensions:
Length: 6 in
Width: 6 in
Height: 5 in
Spoon Dimensions:
Length: 6 in
Width: 1 in
Height: 1 in
Weight:
Bowl: 8.4 oz
Spoon: 0.2 oz
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. The wood shows light, age-appropriate wear, subtle tonal variation, and minor surface marks consistent with gentle use. These characteristics add character while preserving the piece’s functionality and structural integrity.
