{"product_id":"mid-century-mexican-modernist-footed-copper-tray-by-los-castillos-c-1960-s","title":"Mid-Century Mexican Modernist Footed Copper Tray by Los Castillos, c.1960’s","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Los Castillos \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Los Castillos \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mexico \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003ePeriod Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-Century Modern \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDate of Manufacturer: \u003c\/b\u003ec.1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Vintage Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eNumber of Items:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eID Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pro 116\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e5\"H x 13.50\"W x 7.50\"D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDescription: \u003c\/b\u003eThis striking mid-century modern copper tray by Los Castillos, Mexico, showcases the workshop’s mastery of sculptural metalwork through its fluid crescent form and hand-shaped construction. Crafted in the 1960s, the piece reflects the artistic philosophy of Los Castillos—where traditional Mexican silversmithing techniques were reinterpreted into bold, modernist expressions rooted in form and function. The gently curved body, accented by spherical brass feet and rolled ends, demonstrates the careful balance between organic movement and structural stability, achieved through skilled hammering and shaping of solid copper. Each element speaks to a hands-on process, where artisans manipulated raw material into a functional object that also reads as a piece of decorative art. Retaining its original vintage condition with a naturally developed patina, this tray embodies both the craftsmanship and evolving character that define authentic mid-century Mexican design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Historical Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLos Castillos was founded in Taxco, Mexico—an area internationally celebrated for its silver and metalwork—by Antonio Castillo, one of the pioneering figures in Mexican modernist design. After working with William Spratling, often called the father of Mexican silver, Castillo branched out to establish his own workshop, where he expanded beyond silver into mixed metals like copper and brass. During the mid-20th century, Los Castillos became known for blending pre-Columbian influences with modernist design principles, creating pieces that felt both ancient and forward-thinking. Their work gained international recognition, helping position Mexican metalwork as a major contributor to the global mid-century design movement.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage Supply","offers":[{"title":"Copper \/ Rosegold \/ Mid-Century Modern","offer_id":45055680544968,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/1272\/3144\/files\/Foto4-13-26_33607pm.1..jpg?v=1776203427","url":"https:\/\/vintagesupplystore.com\/products\/mid-century-mexican-modernist-footed-copper-tray-by-los-castillos-c-1960-s","provider":"Vintage Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}