MEPRA - Cutlery set (75) - Sole - Steel

MEPRA “SOLE” – Service for 12 people, 75 pieces – 18/10 stainless steel – Original packaging – Never used

Service of cutlery by Mepra, model Sole, made up of 75 pieces, never used and kept with the original manufacturer packaging. A wide set coordinated for 12 people, including tableware cutlery, fruit cutlery, teaspoon and three serving pieces.

The Sole model stands out for the geometric design of the handles, marked by three longitudinal grooves that emphasize the slender proportions. The slightly squared ends, softened by rounded corners, and the minimalist joints give the cutlery an architectural elegance, with echoes of Art Déco taste.

The shiny finish of the steel highlights the alternation between reliefs and hollows, creating reflections along the handles. The decoration continues in the various sizes and serving accessories, ensuring aesthetic continuity across the entire set. A recognizable line, in which the decoration arises directly from the metalworking.

COMPOSITION

- 12 dinner forks;
- 12 dinner knives;
- 12 dinner spoons;
- 12 fruit forks;
- 12 fruit knives;
- 12 espresso spoons;
- 1 ladle;
- 1 serving spoon;
- 1 large serving fork.

Total: 75 pieces.

The packaging bears the Mepra mark and the indication of 18/10 stainless steel; the label “Sole” identifies the model. The original boxes, with their red and ochre graphics, complete the presentation of the service and preserve its commercial identity of the era.

MEPRA AND THE CULTURE OF DESIGN

Founded in 1947 by the Prandelli family in Lumezzane, Mepra – acronym of Metallurgica Prandelli – represents a consolidated Italian tradition in the production of cutlery and tableware, with particular attention to steel workmanship, finishes and functionality.

The culture of design plays an important role in the company’s history, which has collaborated with notable figures such as Angelo Mangiarotti, an architect and designer known for his exploration of balance between form, matter and function. Among the professionals who contributed to Mepra collections are Giulio Iacchetti, Maurizio Duranti, Maurizio Scutellà and Sergio Carpani. Alongside these collaborations is one with Pininfarina for the STILE collection.

A path that testifies to the brand’s link with Italian design and the design of everyday objects. The Sole model belongs to this production with its own geometric and decorative identity; there is no documented attribution to Mangiarotti or to the other designers cited.

ERA AND CONDITION

Production presumably dating to the 1970s–1980s, based on the packaging and the presentation of the service; dating is indicative, not documented.

Never used, in excellent overall condition, with slight signs of time and storage. There are minor superficial marks and halos on some elements, consistent with staying in the packaging and handling. The original packaging shows wear, signs of age and some tears, visible in the photos.

A set of 75 pieces that brings together Mepra craftsmanship quality, a cared-for design and an articulated place setting for the table, enhanced by the presence of the original packaging.

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