Ronde hoedendoos van karton, beplakt met geruit papier en voorzien van groene draagband c. 1925

This round hat box was made from cardboard and paper by Maison de Bonneterie. It's got this really appealing, all-over plaid pattern that just screams vintage charm. The way the lines intersect, creating these little windows of color, is so satisfying. It's fascinating how something so utilitarian can be so visually engaging. The surface is smooth, of course, being paper, but the pattern gives it a kind of textural depth. Look at how the green handle provides a subtle contrast to the red, brown and yellow. The whole thing feels so considered, from the color choices to the precise application of the paper. You know, seeing this makes me think about artists like Al Held, who also played with geometric forms and color relationships to create dynamic compositions. Both seem to know that art isn't always about high-minded concepts, it can also be about finding beauty in the everyday.