Quist Apple Sugar Bowl on Pedestal, W. Germany

An iconic and highly coveted collector's piece signed by the renowned German manufacturer Quist, the gold standard of avant-garde design in West Germany (W. Germany) during the 1960s and 70s. This unique object adopts the silhouette of a freestanding apple that divides horizontally to house a select tabletop container, ideal for use as a designer sugar bowl, candy dish, or accent jewelry box.

True to Quist's metallurgical genius, the piece stands out for its sophisticated play of two-tone contrasts and organic lines. The fruit itself exhibits an impeccable mirror-polished chrome finish, which rests on a sculptural freestanding structure: a stylized, sinuous "S"-shaped stem and a chalice of textured leaves finished in a beautiful copper or rose-brass plating. Topped by an upper stalk finished with a small leaf that serves as an opening knob, this object is a magnificent testament to European Mid-Century Modern design that blurs the line between pop sculpture and utilitarian object.