Everyday Things : Wire

From the ordinary eggbeater, to the whimsical birdcage, to the extraordinary monogrammed trousseau basket, wire objects have worked their way into virtually every human activity.

Since the 18th century, such occupations as housekeeping, cooking, gardening, fishing, and hunting have been unthinkable without them.

Many pieces such as fruit bowls, platters, and display racks served both practical and decorative functions.

Featuring over 300 amazing photos of wire objects, along with vintage photos, pages from early catalogues, and old ads, Wire shows us why there is such a strong revival of interest in these pieces and demonstrates how they can be integrated into our homes today.

This influential style book is filled with a treasure trove of home-design ideas that will appeal to everyone from collectors and flea-market buffs to designers and decorators.