Vintage Mid-Century Modern Enamel on Copper Trinket Dish
Add vibrant mid-century artistry to your home with this handcrafted enamel on copper dish featuring a stunning purple and orange floral design. This authentic MCM piece showcases the classic 1960s technique of kiln-fired enamel on copper, creating a functional work of art that's perfect for modern collectors and vintage decor enthusiasts.
Artisan Enamel on Copper Craftsmanship
This dish exemplifies the mid-century modern fascination with fusing glass enamel and metal into colorful, organic designs. The piece features a rich, iridescent copper base that provides a warm backdrop for the vibrant enamel work. Similar in style to collectible pieces by renowned makers like Bovano of Cheshire, this dish represents the height of 1960s American artisan metalwork.
Distinctive Design Features
- Vibrant floral motif: Stylized purple and orange flowers with delicate green accents create a nature-inspired design
- Iridescent copper base: Rich, warm copper provides a luminous backdrop for the enamel colors
- Kiln-fired enamel: Traditional mid-century technique creates lasting color and dimensional texture
- Organic aesthetic: Nature-inspired pattern typical of 1960s modernist design
- Compact size: 3⅝" diameter × ½" deep—perfect for display or daily use
Versatile Uses
This vintage enamel dish works beautifully as a jewelry tray for rings, earrings, and small accessories, a stylish catch-all for keys, coins, or desk essentials, a decorative accent on shelves, coffee tables, or nightstands, or a collectible piece for MCM and enamelware enthusiasts.
Perfect For
Mid-century modern collectors, vintage enamelware lovers, retro home decor enthusiasts, atomic age design fans, Bovano-style collectors, and anyone seeking authentic 1960s artisan craftsmanship with vibrant color.
Condition & Details
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Dimensions: 3⅝" diameter × ½" depth
Era: Mid-century modern (1960s)
Style: Bovano-style enamel on copper
Material: Kiln-fired enamel on copper
Design: Purple and orange floral with green accents
Bring home a vibrant piece of mid-century artisan history with this authentic enamel on copper dish—a functional work of art that captures the organic beauty and bold color palette of 1960s modernist design.