Bertoncello - Roberto Rigon - Vase - Ceramic - Centerpiece / wallet emptier

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Ceramic centrepiece/vuotatasche designed by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, Italy, dating from 1960–1970, with a diameter of 15 cm and a height of 8 cm.

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Bertoncello (Roberto Rigon) - Organic Centerpiece/Desk Dustbin - Ceramic

Rare sculptural centerpiece/desk dustbin in art ceramic, produced by Bertoncello (Schiavon, Italy) between the 1960s and 1970s on a design by Roberto Rigon.

The piece stands out for its organic, sinuous lines, typical of Italian avant-garde design of the period. The surface is enhanced by the famous matte, mottled glaze in earth tones (brown and beige), an unmistakable signature of Bertoncello’s craftsmanship. A versatile object, historically catalogued as a centerpiece, fruit bowl, or large designer ashtray.

Technical details:

Designer: Roberto Rigon

Manufacturer: Bertoncello Ceramiche d'Arte

Origin: Italy

Period: 1960-1970

Material: Glazed ceramic

Dimensions: Diameter 15 cm | Height 8 cm

Conditions:
Original vintage item. In excellent conservative condition with minimal and physiological signs of aging consistent with its age. The attached photos are an integral part of the description.

Bertoncello (Roberto Rigon) - Organic Centerpiece/Desk Dustbin - Ceramic

Rare sculptural centerpiece/desk dustbin in art ceramic, produced by Bertoncello (Schiavon, Italy) between the 1960s and 1970s on a design by Roberto Rigon.

The piece stands out for its organic, sinuous lines, typical of Italian avant-garde design of the period. The surface is enhanced by the famous matte, mottled glaze in earth tones (brown and beige), an unmistakable signature of Bertoncello’s craftsmanship. A versatile object, historically catalogued as a centerpiece, fruit bowl, or large designer ashtray.

Technical details:

Designer: Roberto Rigon

Manufacturer: Bertoncello Ceramiche d'Arte

Origin: Italy

Period: 1960-1970

Material: Glazed ceramic

Dimensions: Diameter 15 cm | Height 8 cm

Conditions:
Original vintage item. In excellent conservative condition with minimal and physiological signs of aging consistent with its age. The attached photos are an integral part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Centerpiece / wallet emptier
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
Roberto Rigon
Material
Ceramic
Manufacturer/brand
Bertoncello
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
8 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Diameter
15 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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