Egg holder set (4) - Onyx - Italian Egg Cups

Italian onyx egg cups on a stand – set of 4 – 1960s–1970s

Set of four egg cups on a stand.
Solid calcite onyx.
Turned from natural stone and finished with a high-gloss polish.
Each egg cup shows its own drawing.
Cream, honey, and warm rust tones run naturally through the stone.

Origin
Italy. Made in a tradition in which natural stone was used for tabletop objects with heft and presence.

Period
Around the 1960s–1970s.
Natural stone used to be part of interiors characterized by calm, luxury, and tactility.

Material
Calcite onyx.
Light-permeable.
Warm in tone.
Naturally layered.
Each piece is completely unique.

state
Good vintage condition
A few small chips present.
Not distracting in presentation or use.
No cracks or structural damage.

Usage and interior design advice.
This set lifts a table directly.
Ideal for an Easter breakfast with linen, wood, and ceramic.
Beautiful on a nicely set table with soft lighting.
Also works well as a styling piece in an open cabinet or on a sideboard.

The natural veining and the weight of the stone make this a true eye-catcher.
They go perfectly with eclectic interiors.
Also popular in Hollywood Regency settings, where natural stone and luxury materials come together.
Calm, elegance and character in one set.

Dimensions
Standard size egg cups.
Small variations per piece due to manual finishing.
No two are identical.

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Photos are an integral part of the description and provide a complete picture of the condition, details, and character.

Shipping
We package all our items carefully and safely.
We use reused cardboard boxes from local entrepreneurs and tape made from recycled materials. This actively contributes to reuse and a lower environmental impact.
Always insured, shipped with track & trace.

We are Mies & Nuno from Cherry Picking.
We collect what is too beautiful to forget and give it a second life.
Sustainable, stylish, and with a keen eye for detail.
Not perfect, but just right.

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