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Italian mid-century modern Blue bowl by Mangiarotti for Fratelli Brambilla 1970s
Italian mid-century modern Blue bowl by Mangiarotti for Fratelli Brambilla 1970s

Italian mid-century modern Blue bowl by Mangiarotti for Fratelli Brambilla 1970s

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Fratelli Brambilla

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Blue bowl by Angelo Mangiarotti for Fratelli Brambilla, 1970s Round shaped bowl, which resembles a cloud, in blue ceramic. It can be used as a pocket empti...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Arita Porcelain Centerpiece 'Pliage'
Japanese Arita Porcelain Centerpiece 'Pliage'

Japanese Arita Porcelain Centerpiece 'Pliage'

By Hands On Design, Denis Guidone

Located in Milan, IT

You can use Pliage centerpiece to present beautiful sweets, to host potpourri or as pocket emptier.

Category

2010s Japanese Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dressboy
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dressboy

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dressboy

Located in Weesp, NL

The dressboy features a so-called "Svuota Tasche", a specific place to empty your pockets of coins, keys and you can even put your wristwatch in it.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Italian space age round chromed metal ashtray, 1970s
Italian space age round chromed metal ashtray, 1970s

Italian space age round chromed metal ashtray, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Also beautiful as a decorative object, as a small pocket emptier or placed in the center of a table to give a silver touch.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Zig Zag Red Lacquered Steel Wall Shelf, Contemporary Design, 24x8 CM
Zig Zag Red Lacquered Steel Wall Shelf, Contemporary Design, 24x8 CM

Zig Zag Red Lacquered Steel Wall Shelf, Contemporary Design, 24x8 CM

By Max Enrich

Located in Barcelona, ES

It is a cantilevered shelf that can be used to empty your pockets or to place things on. A collection that eludes the language of the obvious.

Category

2010s Spanish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chinese Tray in Ceramic Hand Painted
Vintage Chinese Tray in Ceramic Hand Painted

Vintage Chinese Tray in Ceramic Hand Painted

$1,715Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Chinese Tray in Ceramic Hand Painted

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful vintage Chinese ceramic tray dating from the early 1900s, also useful as a pocket emptier or centerpiece. The vintage Chinese tray is entirely hand-painted and depicts a w...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Centerpiece
Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Centerpiece

Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Centerpiece

Located in Milano, IT

It is composed by a central body useful as object holder, cookies or candies holder, or simply as a pocket emptier or as a design protagonist element.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Grand Vide Poche by Porcelaine de Paris, Maxims de Paris
Art Nouveau Grand Vide Poche by Porcelaine de Paris, Maxims de Paris

Art Nouveau Grand Vide Poche by Porcelaine de Paris, Maxims de Paris

By Porcelaine de Paris, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Located in London, England

Very large empty rectangular pocket "Maxims de Paris" in its original box with a decor inspired by the legendary works of Henri Toulouse Lautrec, painter of life in Montmartre.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Desk Club Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Desk Club Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver

CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Desk Club Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Note: This Cartier-Paris pocket lighter is empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian mid-century modern metal hemisphere serving bowls by Danese, 1970s
Italian mid-century modern metal hemisphere serving bowls by Danese, 1970s

Italian mid-century modern metal hemisphere serving bowls by Danese, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

They can be used both as a table service for aperitifs and as a pocket emptier. Produced by Danese in 1970s. Vintage condition, they shows signs of aging.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal

Terra 'Earth' – 21th Century Port Laurent Marble Tray
Terra 'Earth' – 21th Century Port Laurent Marble Tray

Terra 'Earth' – 21th Century Port Laurent Marble Tray

Located in Cologna Veneta, IT

The Terra tray, made of Port Saint Laurent marble, can be used as a fantastic centerpiece to support a vase, or as a pocket emptier to place objects that are often scattered througho...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Vintage Murano Bowl, Emerald Green Vetrerie Empoli made in Italy
Vintage Murano Bowl, Emerald Green Vetrerie Empoli made in Italy

Vintage Murano Bowl, Emerald Green Vetrerie Empoli made in Italy

By Vetrerie di Empoli

Located in Milano, IT

Vide Poche Murano Glass Emerald Green Pocket Emptier The present bowl, designed and made in Italy attributed to the glass makers Vetreie di Empoli , it has a simple and Classic "ro...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian modern brown leather and chromed steel armchairs by Cassina, 1970s
Italian modern brown leather and chromed steel armchairs by Cassina, 1970s

Italian modern brown leather and chromed steel armchairs by Cassina, 1970s

By Cassina

Located in MIlano, IT

Imagine it in a children's or teenager's bedroom, or as a shelf at the entrance to a house, in an entrance with a pocket emptier, as a dining area in the kitchen or in the living roo...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Terra 'Earth' – 21th Century Dark Emperador Marble Tray
Terra 'Earth' – 21th Century Dark Emperador Marble Tray

Terra 'Earth' – 21th Century Dark Emperador Marble Tray

Located in Cologna Veneta, IT

The Terra tray, made of Dark Emperador marble, can be used as a fantastic centerpiece to support a vase, or as a pocket emptier to place objects that are often scattered throughout t...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Italian Modern Black Metal Ashtray by Giovanni Offredi for Bando Line, 1970s
Italian Modern Black Metal Ashtray by Giovanni Offredi for Bando Line, 1970s

Italian Modern Black Metal Ashtray by Giovanni Offredi for Bando Line, 1970s

By Giovanni Offredi

Located in MIlano, IT

Measurements in cm 22x4.5h The ashtray is now used not only as a place to extinguish cigarettes, but also as a pocket emptier or as a small piece of furniture for a studio or office.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Valet Chair With Green Faux Suede Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Valet Chair With Green Faux Suede Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Valet Chair With Green Faux Suede Fabric

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Hang your suit jacket, empty your pockets, take off your belt and hang your tie in style!

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Wave Bench by De Castelli
Wave Bench by De Castelli

Wave Bench by De Castelli

Located in Geneve, CH

The vertical wave-shaped wall in perforated copper lends lightness to the volume and adds a touch of refinement to the sculptural form, accompanying those who enter; the wave form se...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Copper

Vintage Brass Ashtray Depicting the Mythological Nemean Lion Skin, Italy 1970s
Vintage Brass Ashtray Depicting the Mythological Nemean Lion Skin, Italy 1970s

Vintage Brass Ashtray Depicting the Mythological Nemean Lion Skin, Italy 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage ashtray made in Italy between the 70s and 80s in cast brass and finished by hand. it is a very decorative object that can be used as an ashtray, as a pocket emptier or soap d...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Welcome Centerpiece/ Lamp by Fabio Novembre for Driade
Welcome Centerpiece/ Lamp by Fabio Novembre for Driade

Welcome Centerpiece/ Lamp by Fabio Novembre for Driade

By Driade, Fabio Novembre

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Welcome is a design object that adapts to the setting and the lifestyle of its occupants, conceived for different purposes: it is a portable and rechargeable lamp with direct light e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Plastic

Italian round agate stone soap dish or ashtray, 20th century
Italian round agate stone soap dish or ashtray, 20th century

Italian round agate stone soap dish or ashtray, 20th century

Located in MIlano, IT

It can be used as an ashtray, pocket emptier or jewelry box. Made in the 20th century.

Category

20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Art Deco Production Daum Design Pierre d'Avesn French Molded Glass Bowl
Art Deco Production Daum Design Pierre d'Avesn French Molded Glass Bowl

Art Deco Production Daum Design Pierre d'Avesn French Molded Glass Bowl

By Pierre D'Avesn, Daum

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Original and iconic molded glass bowl (or pocket emptier); its shape is simple and decisive, cleverly proportioned, the result of intelligent aesthetic reflection.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Imagine it in a children's or teenager's bedroom, or as a shelf at the entrance to a house, in an entrance with a pocket emptier, as a dining area in the kitchen or in the living roo...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Ashtray with Internal Decoration, 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Ashtray with Internal Decoration, 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Ashtray with Internal Decoration, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern glass ashtray with internal decoration, 1970s Murano Italy glass ashtray with internal decoration in shades of gray This is a perfect pocket empty for an e...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Segno Vase II, Giorgio Bonaguro
Segno Vase II, Giorgio Bonaguro

Segno Vase II, Giorgio Bonaguro

By Giorgio Bonaguro

Located in Geneve, CH

Each element is characterized by a strong graphic sign, engraved in the stone, which acts as a guide to insert the borosilicate glass element which, according to diameters and height...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Long Segno Bowl, Giorgio Bonaguro
Long Segno Bowl, Giorgio Bonaguro

Long Segno Bowl, Giorgio Bonaguro

By Giorgio Bonaguro

Located in Geneve, CH

Each element is characterized by a strong graphic sign, engraved in the stone, which acts as a guide to insert the borosilicate glass element which, according to diameters and height...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Large Segno Bowl, Giorgio Bonaguro
Large Segno Bowl, Giorgio Bonaguro

Large Segno Bowl, Giorgio Bonaguro

By Giorgio Bonaguro

Located in Geneve, CH

Each element is characterized by a strong graphic sign, engraved in the stone, which acts as a guide to insert the borosilicate glass element which, according to diameters and height...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Segno Vase I, Giorgio Bonaguro
Segno Vase I, Giorgio Bonaguro

Segno Vase I, Giorgio Bonaguro

By Giorgio Bonaguro

Located in Geneve, CH

Each element is characterized by a strong graphic sign, engraved in the stone, which acts as a guide to insert the borosilicate glass element which, according to diameters and height...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine

Vallauris Ceramic Fruit Bowl by Jean Rossignol, Leaf Shape, Pink, 1960
Vallauris Ceramic Fruit Bowl by Jean Rossignol, Leaf Shape, Pink, 1960

Vallauris Ceramic Fruit Bowl by Jean Rossignol, Leaf Shape, Pink, 1960

By Vallauris

Located in London, England

Whether it is filled with fresh fruit or simply serves as an elegant pocket empty to accommodate your keys and small objects, this room is versatile and refined.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Blue and Green Murano Glass Ashtray, from the Sommersi Series, 1950s
Italian Blue and Green Murano Glass Ashtray, from the Sommersi Series, 1950s

Italian Blue and Green Murano Glass Ashtray, from the Sommersi Series, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italianblue and green midcentury Murano glass vase of the Sommersi series, 1950s Vase of the I Sommersi series, in Murano glass, unique pieces of an exceptional manufacture This Fant...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Folpo Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Folpo Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy

Folpo Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy

By Superego Editions, Massimo Giacon

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Candle holder and pocket emptier limited edition ceramic part of the "Pop Will Eat Himself" collection designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic

Black And White Photograph Of Marc Chagall 1978
Black And White Photograph Of Marc Chagall 1978

Black And White Photograph Of Marc Chagall 1978

Located in Surfside, FL

, Chagall remembered thinking: "My pockets are empty, my fingers sensitive, my legs weak and they are out for blood.

Category

Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Black And White Photograph Of Marc Chagall 1978
Black And White Photograph Of Marc Chagall 1978

Black And White Photograph Of Marc Chagall 1978

Located in Surfside, FL

, Chagall remembered thinking: "My pockets are empty, my fingers sensitive, my legs weak and they are out for blood.

Category

Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

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Empty Pockets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of empty pockets available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct empty pockets — often made from metal, glass and ceramic — can elevate any home. We have 46 antique and vintage empty pockets in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Empty pockets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Empty pockets made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made empty pockets over the years, but those made by Vito Nesta, Line Vautrin and Fontana Arte are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Empty Pockets?

Prices for empty pockets start at $122 and top out at $16,105 with the average selling for $737.