Bitossi - Desk set (4) - Ceramic
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Four‑piece ceramic desk accessories set by Bitossi (Italy), produced in 1960–1970, in good vintage condition with some wear and age‑related marks; dimensions: 22 cm high, 15 cm wide, 21 cm deep.
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Description from the seller
Rare and striking 4-piece set of geometric enamelled ceramic desk accessories dating from the 1970s, produced by Bitossi Ceramiche (Italy). This set fully embodies the Postmodern / Space Age design aesthetic closely associated with Ettore Sottsass and the Olivetti Synthesis era.
Dimensions of the 4 pieces:
Large orange vase / holder: Base 8.5 x 22 cm | oval rim: 10cm
Ribbed square holder (pen rest / ashtray): 7 x 7 cm
Smooth square holder: 7 x 7 cm
Rectangular tray / vide-poche: 10 x 10cm
Authenticity & Markings:
The base of the square holder features the original vintage paper export label with the printed text "Made in Italy" and the catalog reference number "145", confirming its authentic Italian production by Bitossi.
Condition:
Good vintage condition overall with vibrant, glossy glaze. Please note: a small chip / fleabite is present on one lower corner of the orange vase base (clearly shown in the close-up photos).
Rare and striking 4-piece set of geometric enamelled ceramic desk accessories dating from the 1970s, produced by Bitossi Ceramiche (Italy). This set fully embodies the Postmodern / Space Age design aesthetic closely associated with Ettore Sottsass and the Olivetti Synthesis era.
Dimensions of the 4 pieces:
Large orange vase / holder: Base 8.5 x 22 cm | oval rim: 10cm
Ribbed square holder (pen rest / ashtray): 7 x 7 cm
Smooth square holder: 7 x 7 cm
Rectangular tray / vide-poche: 10 x 10cm
Authenticity & Markings:
The base of the square holder features the original vintage paper export label with the printed text "Made in Italy" and the catalog reference number "145", confirming its authentic Italian production by Bitossi.
Condition:
Good vintage condition overall with vibrant, glossy glaze. Please note: a small chip / fleabite is present on one lower corner of the orange vase base (clearly shown in the close-up photos).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
4
Material
Ceramic
Manufacturer/brand
Bitossi
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
22 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
21 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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