The Pine Sieve

A small vintage Swedish sieve with a round bentwood frame of light pine, stapled at the seam, with a mesh screen. A simple, honest country piece with a warm natural patina.

Origin: Sweden  Maker: unsigned.
Material: pine bentwood frame with mesh screen.
Era: vintage, early-to-mid 20th century.
Condition: sound, with the staples intact and mesh in place; light natural patina and minor wear.
Measurements: diameter 20 cm / 7.9 in, height 8 cm / 3.1 in.

Once used to sift flour; now a small rustic accent for a kitchen shelf or wall.