Gi ERRE - Desk set - Aluminium
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Gi-Erre – paperweight / desk object “Two-Faced Gentleman” – aluminum alloy – Italy, ca. 1965–1975 – height 14.5 cm
Description
Original paperweight / vintage desk accessory produced by Gi-Erre (Italy) between the mid-1960s and the 1970s.
The subject depicts a stylized 'bifacial' character: a serious face on one side and a broad smile on the other, an ironic and typically mid-century solution designed for the office environment and the desk.
Made from die-cast aluminum alloy, it features clean incised graphic lines and an aesthetic linked to the period's modernist-pop taste. Decorative yet functional: it can be used as a paperweight/desk object and remains perfectly stable when standing.
Conditions
Good vintage condition, with signs of use and superficial scratches consistent with age and function. No breaks and no deformations.
The original 'Gi-Erre' mark is well engraved on the base. The engraved details are clearly legible.
Dimensions
Height: 14.5 cm
Max width: approx. 4.5 cm
Thickness: approx. 7 mm
Collecting notes
A typical item of Italian decorative production from those years: a small “desk icon” mid-century, interesting for collectors of 20th-century design and for creative or vintage environments.
Careful shipping with protective packaging.
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Gi-Erre – Mid-century desk paperweight / desk object “Double-faced gentleman” – cast aluminium alloy – Italy, ca. 1965–1975 – h 14.5 cm
Description
Original vintage mid-century desk paperweight / desk object produced by Gi-Erre (Italy), dating from the late 1960s to early 1970s.
The subject depicts a stylised “double-faced” gentleman: serious expression on one side and a broad smile on the other – a witty, playful design conceived for office and desktop use.
Cast in aluminium alloy, with crisp engraved details and a strong Pop-Modernist character typical of the period. Decorative yet functional: it can be used as a paperweight/desk ornament and stands perfectly stable upright.
Condition
Good vintage condition, with age-related surface marks and light scratches consistent with use. No breaks and no deformation.
The original “Gi-Erre” mark is clearly impressed on the base. Engraved details remain sharp and readable.
Dimensions
Height: 14.5 cm
Max width: approx. 4.5 cm
Thickness: approx. 7 mm
Collectible notes
A charming small mid-century Italian desk object – ideal for 20th century design collections, creative studios and vintage interiors.
Carefully packed shipping
Gi-Erre – paperweight / desk object “Two-Faced Gentleman” – aluminum alloy – Italy, ca. 1965–1975 – height 14.5 cm
Description
Original paperweight / vintage desk accessory produced by Gi-Erre (Italy) between the mid-1960s and the 1970s.
The subject depicts a stylized 'bifacial' character: a serious face on one side and a broad smile on the other, an ironic and typically mid-century solution designed for the office environment and the desk.
Made from die-cast aluminum alloy, it features clean incised graphic lines and an aesthetic linked to the period's modernist-pop taste. Decorative yet functional: it can be used as a paperweight/desk object and remains perfectly stable when standing.
Conditions
Good vintage condition, with signs of use and superficial scratches consistent with age and function. No breaks and no deformations.
The original 'Gi-Erre' mark is well engraved on the base. The engraved details are clearly legible.
Dimensions
Height: 14.5 cm
Max width: approx. 4.5 cm
Thickness: approx. 7 mm
Collecting notes
A typical item of Italian decorative production from those years: a small “desk icon” mid-century, interesting for collectors of 20th-century design and for creative or vintage environments.
Careful shipping with protective packaging.
EN
Gi-Erre – Mid-century desk paperweight / desk object “Double-faced gentleman” – cast aluminium alloy – Italy, ca. 1965–1975 – h 14.5 cm
Description
Original vintage mid-century desk paperweight / desk object produced by Gi-Erre (Italy), dating from the late 1960s to early 1970s.
The subject depicts a stylised “double-faced” gentleman: serious expression on one side and a broad smile on the other – a witty, playful design conceived for office and desktop use.
Cast in aluminium alloy, with crisp engraved details and a strong Pop-Modernist character typical of the period. Decorative yet functional: it can be used as a paperweight/desk ornament and stands perfectly stable upright.
Condition
Good vintage condition, with age-related surface marks and light scratches consistent with use. No breaks and no deformation.
The original “Gi-Erre” mark is clearly impressed on the base. Engraved details remain sharp and readable.
Dimensions
Height: 14.5 cm
Max width: approx. 4.5 cm
Thickness: approx. 7 mm
Collectible notes
A charming small mid-century Italian desk object – ideal for 20th century design collections, creative studios and vintage interiors.
Carefully packed shipping
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Aluminium
Designer/Artist/Maker
Gi ERRE
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
145 mm
Width
45 mm
Depth
7 mm
Estimated Period
1960-1970
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