Large hand-carved wooden bowl, made in Switzerland, c.1930s, attributed to the circle of Rudolf Steiner and the Anthroposophical movement.
A one-of-a-kind piece, lovingly handcrafted — beautifully tactile, with a wonderful sculptural form. The care, craft, and skill are evident, with each touch of the maker’s tool visible.
This piece is a wonderful example of Steiner’s Anthroposophical design principles — celebrating organic forms, natural materials, and ‘evidence of the creator’s soul in the work’.
It bears the maker’s monogram ‘HK’ on the base.
In good vintage condition, with age-related wear that enhances the character of this piece.
37(w) × 31.5(d) × 6.5cm(h)
Historical context
Rudolf Steiner was the forefather of Anthroposophical design, founding the Goetheanum (school) in the early 1900s. The Goetheanum attracted artists and makers to the Swiss town of Dornach, fostering an artistic community and movement.
Informed by Steiner's design principles, several woodworking studios were established both within the Goetheanum and the wider Dornach area. The pieces produced during this period (c. 1920–40s) are typically attributed to Rudolf Steiner's circle and the Goetheanum.
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