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Lapini Franco

Franco Lapini Huge Caviar Pumpkin Bowl
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Glamorous Italian silver plated caviar bowl with glass inlay made by Franco Lapini Florence in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Franco Lapini Monkey Wine Cooler Ice bucket 1970s
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis rare and famous vintage Monkey sculpture wine cooler or ice bucket is made entirely
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Metal

Franco Lapini Squirrel Gold Plated Wine Cooler Italy 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis exquisite vintage life size squirrel sculpture wine cooler or ice cooler is made
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Gold Plate

Franco Lapini Silver Plated Rabbit Serving Plate Italy 1970s
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
The Unique Franco Lapini exquisite rabbit serving platter is made entirely of silver plated brass
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Vintage 1970s Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate

Franco Lapini Silver Plated Seal Cake Jar, Italy, 1990
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapini exquisite seal sculpture is made entirely of metal plated in silver and its surface
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Franco Lapini King Size Lobsters Dish Silver Plate, circa 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Absolutely magnificent huge silver-plated serving platter made and designed by Franco Lapini the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Brass, Silver Plate

Franco Lapini Life Size Fiberglass Turtle Shell Stool 1970s
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Unique life size turtle stool object with a fake fibreglass turtle shell mounted on a solid brass frame and three solid brass balls. Very authentic impression of a real turtle and on...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Franco Lapini, Silverplate Seal Wine Cooler / Ice Bucket, 1970s, Italy
By Franco Lapini
Located in Firenze, IT
Important Hollywood regency Seal shaped wine cooler / ice bucket. Franco Lapini, Florence Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wine Coolers

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Silver Plate

Italian Silver Plated Seal Form Wine Cooler by Franco Lapini
By Franco Lapini
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage silver plated ice bucket/wine cooler in the shape of a seal by Franco Lapini
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers

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Silver Plate

Italian Silver-Plated Crab-Form Caviar Dish Attributed to Franco Lapini
By Franco Lapini
Located in London, GB
Italian silver-plated crab-form caviar dish attributed to Franco Lapini Italian, c. 1970 Height 9cm
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Tableware

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Metal, Silver Plate

Franco Lapini Wild Boar Head Silver Plated Wine Cooler, Italy, 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis exquisite vintage wild boar head sculpture wine cooler is made entirely of metal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Barware

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Silver Plate, Brass

Giant Life-Size Lamb Serving Platter by Franco Lapini, Italy, 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis exquisite sculpture giant life size lamp platter made entirely of metal plated in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate

Franco Lapini Wild Bull Bison Silver Plated Liquor Bar Set, Italy, 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapini exquisite vintage bison sculpture liquor set is made entirely of brass plated in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Brass

Franco Lapini Bear Head Silver Plated Ice Bucket Cookie Jar, Italy, 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapini exquisite bear head sculpture is made entirely of metal plated in silver and its
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Brass

Franco Lapini Silver Plated Serving Tray with Fake Ivory Handles, 1980
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
This exquisite oval tray is made entirely of metal plated in silver and its surface is lightly textured to give it an organic feel. The gentle curves of the inner and outer profile a...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Silver Pine Cone Table Light by Franco Lapini, Hollywood Regency, Italy, 1970's
By Franco Lapini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A luxurious, high-quality table lamp, made by Franco Lapini in Italy in the 1970s. Franco Lapini
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Bronze, Silver Plate, Metal, Silver

Large Fish Dish, Top Cover with Seafood and Fishes Attributed to Franco Lapini
By Franco Lapini
Located in Paris, FR
, sea horses, and shells are decorating the lid and will magnify your tables. Work attributed to Franco
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Vintage 1970s Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate

Almas Caviar Bowl
By Franco Lapini
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the lavish tableware pieces from the Florentine Renaissance, this caviar bowl with lid will be a stunning addition to a special dinner party. Its elongated shape is craft...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

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Gold

Almas Caviar Bowl
Almas Caviar Bowl
H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

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Art Nouveau Platter in Wood, Brown Color, France circa 1930, Hand Carved, Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
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Located in Austin, TX
Large wine bucket from France made of embossed silver-plated brass with a rich decor of grapes and grape wine leaves.
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By Ivan Colominas
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Glazed Terracotta Monkey Animal Sculpture Italy 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful sculpture made of white glazed terracotta of Italian origin, sealed at the base.
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Franco Lapini Silver and Gold-Plated Centrepiece Bowl
By Franco Lafini
Located in Pasadena, CA
Third quarter of the 20th century Signed to rim: Franco Lapini / Made in Italy The silver-plated
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Antique 19th Century American Other Decorative Bowls

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Franco Lapini Silver Plated Lobster, Italy, 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapini, Made in Italy. Each of Lapinis creations appears to be unique.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Franco Lapini Caviar Pumkin Serving Bowl Signed
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful Caviar serving bowl in form of a pumpkin and glass bowl inside, made by Franco Lapini in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Serving Bowls

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Italian Lobster Serving Tray by Franco Lapini, 1970s
By Franco Lapini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A magnificent and rare impressive silver plated lobster serving platter by Franco Lapini, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Franco Lapini Silver Plated Lobster Platter, Italy, 1970s
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
An impressive silver plated covered lobster serving platter by Franco Lapini, Italy, 1970. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Franco Lapini Silver Plated Cockatoo Pitcher, Italy, 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis exquisite cockatoo pitcher is made entirely of metal plated in silver and its
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Pitchers

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Franco Lapini Sea Dog Wine Cooler, Italy, 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis exquisite vintage sea dog wine cooler is made entirely of brass and its surface is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wine Coolers

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Brass

Franco Lapini Elephant Head Wine Cooler, Italy, 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis exquisite vintage elephant sculpture is made entirely of metal-plated in silver and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wine Coolers

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Franco Lapini Silver Plated Caviar Crab, Italy, 1970 Marked
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Glamorous Caviar bowl in form of a silver plated crab with a blue glass inlay made by Franco Lapini
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Franco Lapini Silver Plated Crayfish Lobster Tray, Italy, 1970s
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis exquisite Crayfish Lobster serving platter is made entirely of silver plated brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

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Franco Lapini King Size Lobsters Dish Silver Plate c.1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Paris, FR
Spectacular covered dish with two lobsters, in plated silver made by Franco Lapini circa 1970. An
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Vintage 1970s Italian Serving Pieces

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Franco Lapini Silver Plated Serving Tray with Fox Handles, 1980
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
This exquisite oval tray is made entirely in silver plated metal and its surface is lightly textured to give it an organic feel. The gentle curves of the inner and outer profile are ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

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Franco Lapini Silver Plated Dolphin Ice Bucket Wine Cooler, Italy, 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis exquisite dolphin ice bucket and wine cooler is made entirely of metal plated in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Barware

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Silver Plate

Franco Lapini Silver Plated Giant Snail Soup Bowl Centerpiece, Italy, 1980
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis exquisite snail soup bowl is made entirely of metal plated in silver and its surface
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Italian Franco Lapini Silver Plate Hostess, Serving Trolly, Service Cart Signed
By Franco Lapini
Located in New York City, NY
plated metal with deer/ elk decoration atop lid, signed Franco Lapini Can be used for as a serving
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

20th Century Italian Silver Plated Duck Wine Cooler, Franco Lapini, circa 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
piece, that will add novelty and fun to any bar. Signed 'Franco Lapini' made in Italy (Florence
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20th Century Italian Wine Coolers

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20th Century Italian Silver Plated Seal Wine Cooler, Franco Lapini, circa 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
piece, that will add novelty and fun to any bar. Signed 'Franco Lapini' Made in Italy (Florence
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Large Pair of Bronze Wall Lights by Franco Lapini for Porta Romana, 1980
By Franco Lapini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
of the 20th century. Handcrafted and of high quality. Franco Lapini Designer.    
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Vintage 1970s European Wall Lights and Sconces

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Large Pair of Bronze Wall Lights by Franco Lapini for Porta Romana 1980
By Franco Lapini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
of the twentieth century. Handcrafted and of high quality. Franco LAPINI Designer. 3 pairs of
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Vintage 1970s European Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Large Pair of Bronze Wall Lights by Franco Lapini for Porta Romana, 1980
By Franco Lapini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
of the 20th century. Handcrafted and of high quality. Franco Lapini Designer. 2 pairs of wall
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Vintage 1970s European Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Silver Plated Mushroom Lamp by Franco Lapini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A unique and striking silver plate lamp in the form of a mushroom by Franco Lapini. This creative
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Silver Plated Candelabras by Franco Lapini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Beautiful pair of silver plated entwined grape-vine motif, five arm candelabras by Franco Lapini
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Vintage 1970s Italian Candle Holders

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Large Silver and Gold Plated Centerpiece by Franco Lapini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
by Franco Lapini. This piece features a large shaped oval bowl and serving tray with gold gilt
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Vintage 1970s Italian Centerpieces

Silver Plated Penguin Ice Bucket Wine Cooler, Italy, 1970s
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful penguin ice bucket or wine cooler attributed to Franco Lapini, Florence, Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Barware

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Pair of Hand Chased Partitioned Oval Trays by Franco Lapini
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glass dishes by Franco Lapini. Each tray is stamped and marked Franco Lapini, Italy. Sold as a set or
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Pair of Silver and Gold Plated Centerpieces by Franco Lapini
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1970s Italian Franco Lapini Inspired Silver Plated Crab Caviar Server
Located in Aspen, CO
1970s Italian Franco Lapini inspired silver plated crab caviar server with cobalt blue glass liner.
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Silver Plate

Franco Lapini Silver Plated Huge King Crab Caviar Bowl, Italy, 1970
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis exquisite vintage crab caviar bowl is made entirely of metal plated in silver and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Franco Lapini Squirrel Silver Wine Cooler, Italy, 1970s
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapini exquisite vintage squirrel sculpture wine cooler is made entirely of metal plated in
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Franco Lapini, Silver Plated Crab Form Cavier Dish
By Franco Lapini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming piece was created by Franco Lapini. The piece is finished in a very naturalistic
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20th Century Italian Tableware

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Franco Lapini Silver Plated Owl Ice Bucket, Italy, 1980
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapini exquisite owl ice bucket is made entirely of metal-plated in silver and its surface
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Franco Lapini Silver Plate and Crystal Cookie Jar Container
By Franco Lapini
Located in Miami, FL
A whimsical cookie jar or container by Franco Lampini. The head of the owl is silver plated with
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Franco Lapini Silver Plated King Crab Caviar Bowl, Italy, 1970s
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapini exquisite crab caviar bowl is made entirely of metal-plated in silver and its surface
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Franco Lapini Wild Boar Silver Plated Wine Cooler Italy 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis exquisite vintage wild boar sculpture wine cooler is made entirely of metal plated
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Franco Lapini Silver Plated Giant Owl Ice Bucket Wine Cooler, Italy, 1980
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapinis exquisite owl ice bucket and wine cooler is made entirely of metal plated in silver
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Large Pair of Bronze Wall Lights by Franco Lapini for Porta Romana, 1980
By Franco Lapini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
of the 20th century. Handcrafted and of high quality. Franco Lapini Designer. 2 pairs of wall
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Unusual Elephant Form Wine Cooler by Franco Lapini, Italy, 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in New York, NY
scale measuring 22 1/2 long and 15 inches between the tusk!It is made by Franco Lapini who makes some
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Vintage 1970s Italian Barware

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Silver Plate

BIG SILVER FRANCO LAPINI LOBSTER COVERED SERVER
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This serving set absolutely rocks!
It is a c. 1970 hand made silver platter with a cover that has two huge lobsters on top. The workmanship is the finest--every detail on the ...
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Lapini Franco For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic lapini franco available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, every lapini franco was constructed with great care. Find 36 options for an antique or vintage lapini franco now, or shop our selection of 57 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a lapini franco — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right lapini franco, those designed in Modern, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Franco Lapini each produced at least one beautiful lapini franco that is worth considering.

How Much is a Lapini Franco?

Prices for a lapini franco can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $660 and can go as high as $161,040, while the average can fetch as much as $3,570.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.