Valenti - Ezio Didone - Ashtray (2) - Birillo - Steel - cigarette case
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Two-piece Birillo set designed by Ezio Didone for Valenti, Italy, dating to the 1970s, made of stainless steel, comprising a cylindrical Portasigarette container and a freestanding Birillo ashtray, each about 10 cm high, 9 cm wide and 9 cm deep, in excellent condition with only minor signs of wear.
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Splendid and iconic vintage smoking set composed of two coordinated pieces from the “Birillo” series, produced in Italy in the 1970s by the historic Valenti brand on the design of the famous designer Ezio Didone.
The set includes:
Cigarette holder / cylindrical container: equipped with an elegant top cover, perfect for storing cigarettes or to be used as an original design multi-use container for the desk or living room.
“Birillo” standing ashtray: characterized by its iconic flared ergonomic shape, with the famous weighted base counterweight (dondolo/sempreinpiedi technology) that prevents it from tipping over if bumped accidentally.
Designer: Ezio Didone
Manufacturer: Valenti (Italy)
Period: 1970s (Space Age / Modern Antiquity)
Material: High-quality polished stainless steel
Condition of the item
Very good / excellent vintage condition. The objects are structurally intact, the steel’s luster is well preserved and they show only the normal, minimal signs of time and superficial halos due to age that certify their authenticity and vintage charm.
Splendid and iconic vintage smoking set composed of two coordinated pieces from the “Birillo” series, produced in Italy in the 1970s by the historic Valenti brand on the design of the famous designer Ezio Didone.
The set includes:
Cigarette holder / cylindrical container: equipped with an elegant top cover, perfect for storing cigarettes or to be used as an original design multi-use container for the desk or living room.
“Birillo” standing ashtray: characterized by its iconic flared ergonomic shape, with the famous weighted base counterweight (dondolo/sempreinpiedi technology) that prevents it from tipping over if bumped accidentally.
Designer: Ezio Didone
Manufacturer: Valenti (Italy)
Period: 1970s (Space Age / Modern Antiquity)
Material: High-quality polished stainless steel
Condition of the item
Very good / excellent vintage condition. The objects are structurally intact, the steel’s luster is well preserved and they show only the normal, minimal signs of time and superficial halos due to age that certify their authenticity and vintage charm.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Valenti
Weight
690 g
Specific region of origin
Milano
Model
Birillo
Title additional information
cigarette case
Number of objects
2
Style
Mid-century modern
Material
Steel
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
Ezio Didone
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
10 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
