Robert Lee Morris Bronze Dish with Patina

In 1988 I began to create a new category of products for the home. Jewelry for table tops, objects and vessels that were not jewelry, not wearable, but still iconic RLM style, in the recognizable finishes of matte gold plate and Wabi Sabi finishes; browns, distressed and used looking surfaces.Old and soulful, used and worn. This was a very exciting and fertile time for the RLM company as I branched out into n=many new classifications such as leather goods, scarves, watches, and home accessories. I was pushed by Neiman Marcus to develop an RLM brand lifestyle.

THIS particular piece is a symphony in patinas, the range of coppers to turquoise, and the subtle colors in between are all part of the special quality of this must have collectors item. Bronze, created originally with wire and sheet metal, then cast, into a sturdy heavy bronze plate/shallow bowl.