Large Decorative Rattan Mobile of a Soaring Bird

A large decorative mobile depicting a long-necked bird — most probably a heron or stork — captured at the moment of flight, its wings spread wide and body elongated in a posture of effortless soaring. The entire form is constructed from woven rattan in warm golden-orange tones, the natural fibres giving the piece a textural richness and organic warmth that belies its considerable scale. The work belongs to a tradition of artisanal decorative sculpture that flourished in France and Italy during the 1970s, when natural materials were celebrated for their sculptural potential.

Measuring approximately 92 centimetres in width and 77 centimetres in depth, the bird commands attention whether suspended from a ceiling or mounted against a wall. The wing structure is rendered with careful attention to the natural geometry of avian flight — each primary feather suggested through the weave of the rattan, the neck and beak projecting forward with studied elegance. The body is lightweight despite its apparent mass, as rattan’s hollow stems create a form that is simultaneously robust and ethereal.

A work of this nature functions both as decorative object and as a statement of craft philosophy: the belief that natural materials, worked by hand, can achieve a formal beauty equal to that of any manufactured medium. The golden warmth of the aged rattan is particularly effective against pale walls or high ceilings, where the mobile can cast dynamic shadows as it turns gently in the air.

A distinctive piece for an entrance hall, living room, or any interior seeking a note of organic grandeur.