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Italian Silent Butler

Classic Aldo Tura Italy Silent Butler 24k Gold Plated & Goatskin Parchment
By Aldo Tura
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Aldo Tura Italy silent butler or crumb catcher in 24k goldt plate with lacquered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Gold Plate

Joly Chair and Silent Butler, Yellow Velvet Seat Black Metal Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
, Joly fills exactly this gap. It is A silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and
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2010s European Modern Chairs

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Steel

Joly Silent Butler LB; Black Steel Structure and Walnut Plate, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
the jolly in card games, Joly fills exactly this gap. It is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional
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2010s European Modern Chairs

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Steel

Butler by Aldo Tura "Quiet Butler" Container for Collecting Crumbs in Brass
By Aldo Tura
Located in Bastogne, BE
Stylish rare butler from Italian designer Aldo Tura. The handle and top of the lid are made of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Joly Chairdrobe, High Back, Gold Structure, Tiffany Blue Fine Italian Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
, Joly fills exactly this gap. It is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and
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2010s European Modern Chairs

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Steel

Joly Chairdrobe, Low Back, Black Structure and Blue Fine Italian Velvet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
the jolly in card games, Joly fills exactly this gap. It is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional
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2010s European Modern Chairs

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Steel

Joly Dumb Waiter, Low Back & Black Painted with Canaletto by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

Joly Dumb Waiter, Low Back & Gold Painted with Canaletto by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Dumb Waiter, High Back & Gold Painted with Canaletto by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Dumb Waiter, High Back & Black Painted with Canaletto by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Black with High Back & Madreperla Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Black with High Back & Sabbia Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
fills exactly this gap. It is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Gold with High Back & Indaco Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Gold with High Back & Chartreuse Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Gold with High Back & Arancio Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Gold with High Back & Madreperla Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Gold with High Back & Smraldo Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Black with Low Back & Chartreause Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Gold with High Back & Rosso Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Gold with High Back & Pesco Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Gold with High Back & Malva Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
turns into a wardrobe! Like the jolly in card games, Joly fills exactly this gap. It is a silent butler
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Gold with High Back & Tiffany Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Black with Low Back & Indaco Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Black with High Back & Menta Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Black with High Back & Smraldo Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Black with High Back & Tiffany Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Black with High Back & Chartreuse Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Black with High Back & Malva Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Gold with High Back & Avorio Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Black with High Back & Rubino Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
is a silent butler, a tray or an occasional chair. Lightweight and easy to grip, it can “follow” its
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Italian Silent Butler For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Italian silent butler available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and goatskin, every Italian silent butler was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an Italian silent butler, we have 6 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an Italian silent butler — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian silent butler, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Italian silent butler over the years, but those crafted by Aldo Tura are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Italian Silent Butler?

Prices for an Italian silent butler start at $475 and top out at $1,200 with the average selling for $753.
Questions About Italian Silent Butler
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A copper silent butler is a tool used for cleaning that is crafted out of copper metal. Its design contains a bowl, a hinged cover and a long handle. Traditionally, servants used silent butlers to remove crumbs or ashes from tabletops. On 1stDibs, shop a range of copper silent butlers.

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