Kartell - Nena Balsari - Vase - 4687 - Plastic - Triangular
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Kartell designer Nena Balsari created model 4687, a large triangular ABS plastic floor vase/planter from Italy dating to the 1970s, in off-white cream colour, dimensions 35 cm high by 62.5 cm wide by 41 cm deep, weighing 5 kg, in good vintage condition with minor signs of aging.
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Kartell - Nena Balsari - Large Triangular Floor Vase / Planter - Mod. 4687
Lot Specifications (Quick Details)
Category: Design / Italian Modernism / Space Age
Designer: Nena Balsari
Manufacturer: Kartell
Model Number: 4687 ("Cremina")
Period: 1970–1979 (1970s)
Country of Origin: Italy
Material: Heavy Injection-Molded ABS Plastic
Colour: Off-White / Cream (Vintage Eggshell)
Dimensions: 35 cm (H) × 62.5 cm (W) × 41 cm (D)
Weight: 5 kg
Condition: Good vintage condition with minor signs of age and light surface wear. No cracks or structural damage. Fully functional. Original manufacturer stamp present on the underside.
Iconic 1970s Space Age Design by Nena Balsari for Kartell (Model 4687)
Up for auction is a rare and highly collectible 1970s triangular floor vase / planter, Model 4687 (commonly known as "Cremina"), designed by architect Nena Balsari for the renowned Italian design house Kartell.
Crafted in Italy from heavy ABS plastic, this piece perfectly encapsulates the bold, sculptural, and geometric spirit of Italian Space Age design. Its unique triangular footprint allows it to function beautifully as a standalone floor centerpiece, a corner piece, or an architectural planter.
Details & Specifications:
Designer: Nena Balsari
Manufacturer: Kartell (Made in Italy)
Model: 4687
Period: 1970s
Material: ABS Plastic
Dimensions: 35 cm (H) × 62.5 cm (W) × 41 cm (D)
Colour: Original Vintage Off-White / Cream
Markings: Embossed Kartell hallmark and model details stamped on the underside.
Condition Report:
In good, original vintage condition. As expected with 1970s ABS plastic, it exhibits light surface scuffs and minor, even age-related patina/discoloration, which adds to its authentic vintage charm. Free of cracks, structural repairs, or major chips.
Please inspect the high-resolution photographs carefully as they form an essential part of the condition description.
Packaging & Shipping:
Will be carefully packaged with extensive bubble wrap in a double-walled cardboard box and shipped with registered, tracked, and insured delivery.
Kartell - Nena Balsari - Large Triangular Floor Vase / Planter - Mod. 4687
Lot Specifications (Quick Details)
Category: Design / Italian Modernism / Space Age
Designer: Nena Balsari
Manufacturer: Kartell
Model Number: 4687 ("Cremina")
Period: 1970–1979 (1970s)
Country of Origin: Italy
Material: Heavy Injection-Molded ABS Plastic
Colour: Off-White / Cream (Vintage Eggshell)
Dimensions: 35 cm (H) × 62.5 cm (W) × 41 cm (D)
Weight: 5 kg
Condition: Good vintage condition with minor signs of age and light surface wear. No cracks or structural damage. Fully functional. Original manufacturer stamp present on the underside.
Iconic 1970s Space Age Design by Nena Balsari for Kartell (Model 4687)
Up for auction is a rare and highly collectible 1970s triangular floor vase / planter, Model 4687 (commonly known as "Cremina"), designed by architect Nena Balsari for the renowned Italian design house Kartell.
Crafted in Italy from heavy ABS plastic, this piece perfectly encapsulates the bold, sculptural, and geometric spirit of Italian Space Age design. Its unique triangular footprint allows it to function beautifully as a standalone floor centerpiece, a corner piece, or an architectural planter.
Details & Specifications:
Designer: Nena Balsari
Manufacturer: Kartell (Made in Italy)
Model: 4687
Period: 1970s
Material: ABS Plastic
Dimensions: 35 cm (H) × 62.5 cm (W) × 41 cm (D)
Colour: Original Vintage Off-White / Cream
Markings: Embossed Kartell hallmark and model details stamped on the underside.
Condition Report:
In good, original vintage condition. As expected with 1970s ABS plastic, it exhibits light surface scuffs and minor, even age-related patina/discoloration, which adds to its authentic vintage charm. Free of cracks, structural repairs, or major chips.
Please inspect the high-resolution photographs carefully as they form an essential part of the condition description.
Packaging & Shipping:
Will be carefully packaged with extensive bubble wrap in a double-walled cardboard box and shipped with registered, tracked, and insured delivery.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
5 kg
Title additional information
Triangular
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Model
4687
Designer/artist/maker
Nena Balsari
Material
Plastic
Style
Mid-century modern
Manufacturer/brand
Kartell
Colour
White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
35 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
65 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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