Silver objects from Art Deco & Art Nouveau – elegant collector's items
Art Nouveau Centerpiece, E.J. Margold, Vienna
1500 E
Available at ART FLAGEY Berlin for lovers of Italian design: Chrome-plated ice cube bucket with lid.
This elegant ice cube box made of polished, chrome-plated metal was designed in the 1970s by Italian designer Tommaso Barbi and is marked "Tommaso Barbi – Made in Italy" on the base.
The strictly cubic body with clean lines and a precisely crafted lid handle embodies the combination of functional form and luxurious finish that characterized Italian design of that era. The design combines minimalism with decorative refinement – an approach that places Barbi's work close to the international Hollywood Regency style, yet characterized by a typically Italian elegance.
About the designer:
Tommaso Barbi (born 1944, Florence – died 2015, Italy)
Tommaso Barbi was an Italian designer who became known for his furniture, lighting, and accessories in the 1960s. He worked with high-quality materials such as brass, chrome, and ceramic, combining sculptural clarity with decorative luxury in his designs. His works exemplify the style of post-war Italian glamour design, which combined functionality, material quality, and aesthetic conciseness.
