This mid-century silver-plated holder from Japan pairs utility with elegant design. Sculpted with soft, organic lines that ripple like flower petals or waves in motion, it's a quietly bold piece that sits comfortably between Art Nouveau revival and streamlined postwar styling.
 
Stamped “HANDFINISHED SILVERPLATED JAPAN” on the underside, it dates to the 1950s–60s, when Japanese makers were producing high-quality silverplate for the Western export market. The patina is earned and authentic—rich with character and surface texture that speaks to age and material integrity.
 
Use it as a napkin holder on your brunch table, a letter rack on your entry console, or even as a display piece on a bookshelf or desk. It’s a form-meets-function moment for fans of metallics with story.
 
Condition: Vintage with wear consistent with age—visible patina, minor surface oxidation, no breaks or repairs. Structurally solid and beautifully aged.
 
📏 Approx. 5.75” wide x 4.5” tall x 2” deep
Left unpolished to preserve vintage character. Buyer may polish if desired.