Braided Rope Bottle Holder By Audoux & Minet – France, Circa 1955–1960

Bottle holder made of braided rope by Audoux & Minet – France, circa 1955–1960

A charming bottle holder made of braided rope and wood, an iconic piece by the famous French design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, leading figures in 1950s Mediterranean design.

Crafted in their signature style, this piece combines a structure made entirely of twisted rope with a central body covered in brown leather, creating a design that is at once rustic, elegant, and perfectly representative of the spirit of the postwar French Riviera. The decorative coils and remarkable braiding showcase the artisanal craftsmanship for which the design duo became renowned.

Based in southeastern France and closely aligned with the decorative aesthetic of the Vauclair Gallery in Cannes, Audoux and Minet developed instantly recognizable furniture and decorative objects that are now highly sought after by collectors of 20th-century design. Their innovative use of natural materials—rope, rattan, wood, and leather—is part of the Mediterranean modernist movement and foreshadows the contemporary enthusiasm for organic materials.

This bottle rack is a decorative piece of choice, as appealing as a collector’s item as it is as a decorative element in a contemporary interior, a vacation home, or a setting inspired by the 1950s and 1960s.

In good condition with a natural patina consistent with its age.

Vintage French piece dating from around 1955–1960.

An authentic creation full of character, designed by one of the most iconic duos in 20th-century French design.