This is a rare functional mid-century modern desk accessory or office waste-basket designed by Tomado, Holland, circa 1960. The oval shape features a light gray metal structure with a typical polychrome modernist design, incorporating exotic fish motifs in purple, pink, and red colors. The company logo is embossed on the underside.
 
Note: Tomado was established in 1923 by Dutch brothers Jan and Wim Van der Togt in the small town of Dordrecht. The company initially specialized in producing copper hooks and other simple homewares. By the mid-20th century, Tomado had become one of Holland's leading producers of innovative products for the modern home. Tomado is a Dutch company that has existed for almost 100 years. Since its inception, the company has produced a wide range of household items, recognized for their quality, reliability, and functionality. What characterizes them above all? Their simplicity. Renowned designer Gerrit Rietveld praised it, citing Tomado as an example of Dutch design excellence. And even after a hundred years of existence, the brand still does not compromise on design and value for money.
Tomado broke through in the 1950s with its innovative shelving system. 
The company collaborates with designers like Adriaan Dekker to create its renowned modular shelves. Modularity and practicality were the goals for this production. This concept worked as expected. Among collectors, this is considered one of the most desirable vintage classics. Beyond the iconic shelves, the company developed office accessories and modular metal furniture in the typical mid-century style during the 1950s/1960s/1970s.
The furniture and decorative objects created by Tomado embody both the simplicity of industrial design and the modernity of the era's style.