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1970s Paperweight, Ashtray, Vide-Poche, "Nautico" by Cini&Nils, Italy

$469.55per set
£349.16per set
€410per set
CA$662.85per set
A$678.19per set
CHF 384.69per set
MX$8,693.04per set
NOK 4,411.65per set
SEK 4,598.36per set
DKK 3,126.08per set

About the Item

Marco Melocchi and Franco Bettonica designed the Nautico ashtray paperweight vide-poche deskset in 1975. This design is still part of the MOMA collection. Two of these objects are in brushed steel, with a black acrylic floor and bottom. The white acrylic one was a cheaper, later, slightly bigger version. The three items date back to the year of first manufacturing. They are all original pieces (this design is currently out of production) from the Space Age, stamped on the bottom by the manufacturer.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.56 in (6.5 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Space Age (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1975
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The brushed steel items show a slight patina - the white acrylic shows some wear on the black surface (not very visible) - perfect outside condition - still very white!
  • Seller Location:
    Arosio, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SPC641stDibs: LU3681115525961

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