Tommaso Barbi - Box - Nickel plated brass
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Italian design box attributed to designer Tommaso Barbi, made of nickel-plated brass, dating from the 1960s to 1970s, measuring 7 cm high, 26 cm wide and 18.5 cm deep, in good condition with minor signs of wear.
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Elegant Italian-made box, attributed to Tommaso Barbi, crafted in nickel-plated brass and datable to the 1960s-1970s. The object stands out for its formal, sober, and refined language, perfectly in line with the taste of Italian design in the second half of the 20th century.
The nickel-plated metal surface gives the box a luminous and decorative presence, while the clean lines and balanced proportions underscore its versatility, making it ideal both as a functional element and as a display-worthy piece of furniture.
In generally good condition, it shows light signs of time and use, consistent with its age and handling, which do not compromise its charm or aesthetic legibility.
An interesting piece for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage Italian design, particularly sought after for the recognizability of the name Tommaso Barbi and for the quality of the materials used.
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https://www.finarte.it/asta/design-e-arti-decorative-milano-2024-12-17/tommaso-barbi-scatola-148630
Elegant Italian-made box, attributed to Tommaso Barbi, crafted in nickel-plated brass and datable to the 1960s-1970s. The object stands out for its formal, sober, and refined language, perfectly in line with the taste of Italian design in the second half of the 20th century.
The nickel-plated metal surface gives the box a luminous and decorative presence, while the clean lines and balanced proportions underscore its versatility, making it ideal both as a functional element and as a display-worthy piece of furniture.
In generally good condition, it shows light signs of time and use, consistent with its age and handling, which do not compromise its charm or aesthetic legibility.
An interesting piece for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage Italian design, particularly sought after for the recognizability of the name Tommaso Barbi and for the quality of the materials used.
Useful Links:
https://www.finarte.it/asta/design-e-arti-decorative-milano-2024-12-17/tommaso-barbi-scatola-148630
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Italian design
Metal type
Nickel plated brass
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Metal
Designer/artist/maker
Tommaso Barbi
Style
Design
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
18.5 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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