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Industrial Design Umbrella / Plant Stand by Neolt, Italy 1970's
Industrial Design Umbrella / Plant Stand by Neolt, Italy 1970's

Industrial Design Umbrella / Plant Stand by Neolt, Italy 1970's

$605Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.78 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Industrial Design Umbrella / Plant Stand by Neolt, Italy 1970's

By Stile Neolt

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Italian Industrial Design Umbrella / Plant Stand by Neolt, made in Italy, 1970's period

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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Steel

Neolt Superstile Organiser Trolley Tall Glossy Black ABS Italy 1970s Design Icon
Neolt Superstile Organiser Trolley Tall Glossy Black ABS Italy 1970s Design Icon

Neolt Superstile Organiser Trolley Tall Glossy Black ABS Italy 1970s Design Icon

By Stile Neolt

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

The Joe Colombo Boby Trolley is one of the most recognizable icons of Italian design from the 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Artists Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1970s
Mid-Century Artists Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1970s

Mid-Century Artists Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1970s

By Stile Neolt, Giovanni Pelis

Located in Hilversum, NL

This vintage art station, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a standout piece designed by

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Tray Tables

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Plastic, Fiberglass

Italian modern black plastic and white metal umbrella holder by Neolt, 1980s
Italian modern black plastic and white metal umbrella holder by Neolt, 1980s

Italian modern black plastic and white metal umbrella holder by Neolt, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black plastic and white metal umbrella holder by Neolt, 1980s Umbrella stand or

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, Trolley, 1964
Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, Trolley, 1964

Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, Trolley, 1964

$555

H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in

Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, Trolley, 1964

By Giovanni Pelis

Located in London, GB

Good original condition, consistent with age and use. Some scratches and marks. Space Age trolley designed for architects and artists in the 1960s, similar to the boby by Joe Colom...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Plastic

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Black Office Italian Table Lamp, 1980s
Black Office Italian Table Lamp, 1980s

Black Office Italian Table Lamp, 1980s

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H 32.29 in W 5.91 in D 8.67 in

Black Office Italian Table Lamp, 1980s

By Stile Neolt

Located in Savona, IT

Table lamp produced circa 1980s by Neolt. Black plastic base. Articulated arm in black corrugated

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic

Giovanni Pelis Designed Pop-Modern Orange Work Trolley, Stile Neolt, Italy
Giovanni Pelis Designed Pop-Modern Orange Work Trolley, Stile Neolt, Italy

Giovanni Pelis Designed Pop-Modern Orange Work Trolley, Stile Neolt, Italy

By Giovanni Pelis, Stile Neolt

Located in Hitchin, England

manufactured by Stile Neolt, Italy. This is the most iconic product of Neolt's history. Designed in 1967 and

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Organiser Trolley Superstile Neolt - Italian Design Storage Solution, 1970s
Organiser Trolley Superstile Neolt - Italian Design Storage Solution, 1970s

Organiser Trolley Superstile Neolt - Italian Design Storage Solution, 1970s

By Stile Neolt

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

. item. organiser trolley model. superstile maker. neolt period. 70s country. italy material. abs color

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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Cabinets

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Plastic

Giovanni Pelis Artist’s Trolley, Stile Neolt, Italy, 1960s
Giovanni Pelis Artist’s Trolley, Stile Neolt, Italy, 1960s

Giovanni Pelis Artist’s Trolley, Stile Neolt, Italy, 1960s

By Giovanni Pelis

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Vintage artist’s trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt. Cream ABS plastic in good condition for

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Storage Cabinet Trolley NEOLT Stile by Giovanni Pelis, 1970s
Storage Cabinet Trolley NEOLT Stile by Giovanni Pelis, 1970s

Storage Cabinet Trolley NEOLT Stile by Giovanni Pelis, 1970s

By Giovanni Pelis, Stile Neolt

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

/ portable cabinet / architect's cabinet designed by Giovanni Pelis for Neolt Italy. STILE is equipped with

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Organizer Cabinet by Neolt, 1970s
Space Age Organizer Cabinet by Neolt, 1970s

Space Age Organizer Cabinet by Neolt, 1970s

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H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in

Space Age Organizer Cabinet by Neolt, 1970s

By Stile Neolt, Giovanni Pelis

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

cabinet, POLISTILE, designed by Giovanni Pelis for Neolt Italy in the 70s. A true vintage gem, POLISTILE

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Cupboards

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Space Age Design 'STILE' Portable Organizer Cabinet by Giovanni Pelis for Neolt
Space Age Design 'STILE' Portable Organizer Cabinet by Giovanni Pelis for Neolt

Space Age Design 'STILE' Portable Organizer Cabinet by Giovanni Pelis for Neolt

By Stile Neolt, Giovanni Pelis

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

icon of 1970s aesthetics. Designed by the renowned Giovanni Pelis for Neolt Italy, this rare piece

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Cabinets

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Organiser Trolley Neolt Superstile in Glossy Black - Italian 1970s Design
Organiser Trolley Neolt Superstile in Glossy Black - Italian 1970s Design

Organiser Trolley Neolt Superstile in Glossy Black - Italian 1970s Design

By Stile Neolt

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

shelf. item. organiser trolley model. superstile maker. neolt period. 70s country. italy material. abs

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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Cabinets

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Plastic

Italian modern office bins in black metal and plastic by Neolt, 1980s
Italian modern office bins in black metal and plastic by Neolt, 1980s

Italian modern office bins in black metal and plastic by Neolt, 1980s

By Stile Neolt

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern office bins in black metal and plastic by Neolt, 1980s Pair of square-based office

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desk Sets

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Giovanni Pelis Mid-Century Modern Italian Red Artists Trolley for Neolt, 1960s
Giovanni Pelis Mid-Century Modern Italian Red Artists Trolley for Neolt, 1960s

Giovanni Pelis Mid-Century Modern Italian Red Artists Trolley for Neolt, 1960s

By Stile Neolt, Giovanni Pelis

Located in Puglia, Puglia

To be considered a magnificent trolley with multiple drawers, by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Giovanni Pelis Italian Artists Trolley for Stile Neolt, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Giovanni Pelis Italian Artists Trolley for Stile Neolt, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Giovanni Pelis Italian Artists Trolley for Stile Neolt, 1960s

By Giovanni Pelis, Stile Neolt

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Neolt, made in Italy, circa 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 17" W x 16" D x

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Red Drawer Artist Trolley Giovanni Pelis Stile Neolt
Mid-Century Modern Italian Red Drawer Artist Trolley Giovanni Pelis Stile Neolt

Mid-Century Modern Italian Red Drawer Artist Trolley Giovanni Pelis Stile Neolt

By Stile Neolt, Giovanni Pelis

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Neolt, made in Italy, circa 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 16.75" W x 15.75

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Architect Organizer Trolley NEOLT by Giovanni Pelis, MCM Design 1970s
Architect Organizer Trolley NEOLT by Giovanni Pelis, MCM Design 1970s

Architect Organizer Trolley NEOLT by Giovanni Pelis, MCM Design 1970s

By Giovanni Pelis, Stile Neolt

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

organiser trolley model. Stile maker. Neolt period. 1970s country. Italy material. ABS color. black

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Artists Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1970s
Mid-Century Artists Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1970s

Mid-Century Artists Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1970s

By Giovanni Pelis, Stile Neolt

Located in Hilversum, NL

This vintage art station, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a standout piece designed by

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dressers

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Italian modern black metal and plastic squared baskets by Neolt, 1980s
Italian modern black metal and plastic squared baskets by Neolt, 1980s

Italian modern black metal and plastic squared baskets by Neolt, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Black metal and plastic squared baskets by Neolt, 1980s Pair of square-based office

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Trolley by Giovanni Pelis - SUPERSTILE NEOLT 1960s
Trolley by Giovanni Pelis - SUPERSTILE NEOLT 1960s

Trolley by Giovanni Pelis - SUPERSTILE NEOLT 1960s

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H 29.73 in W 16.34 in D 16.54 in

Trolley by Giovanni Pelis - SUPERSTILE NEOLT 1960s

By Giovanni Pelis

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Red Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for SUPERSTILE NEOLT 1960. Trolley with three extracted drawers, and

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Italian Art Cart designed by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, c. 1970
Italian Art Cart designed by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, c. 1970

Italian Art Cart designed by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, c. 1970

By Giovanni Pelis

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Italian Art Cart designed by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, c. 1970 great color on wheels

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Plastic

Italian Art Cart designed by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1970s
Italian Art Cart designed by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1970s

Italian Art Cart designed by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1970s

By Stile Neolt, Giovanni Pelis

Located in South Charleston, WV

Italian Art Cart designed by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1970s. In excellent condition. 17 x 16

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Set of Desk Accessories by Rexite, Kartell, Neolt, 9 Pieces, Italy, 1980s
Set of Desk Accessories by Rexite, Kartell, Neolt, 9 Pieces, Italy, 1980s

Set of Desk Accessories by Rexite, Kartell, Neolt, 9 Pieces, Italy, 1980s

By Barbieri e Marianelli, Kartell, Rexite, Stile Neolt

Located in Praha, CZ

- Four bookends, two desk organizers, two pen or pencil holders, one diary - Marked. - Rare models a and color. - Very practical. - Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Giovanni Pelis Artist’s Trolley for Stile Neolt, 1960s
Giovanni Pelis Artist’s Trolley for Stile Neolt, 1960s

Giovanni Pelis Artist’s Trolley for Stile Neolt, 1960s

By Giovanni Pelis

Located in Miami, FL

Plastic artist’s trolley on casters from the 1960s designed by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt. The

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Plastic

Trolley for architectural engineering technical offices Neolt Italy Umbrella stand
Trolley for architectural engineering technical offices Neolt Italy Umbrella stand

Trolley for architectural engineering technical offices Neolt Italy Umbrella stand

By Stile Neolt

Located in Monza, Monza e Brianza

ruote) sono stati messi in produzione negli anni '70 da Neolt, azienda italiana che produceva articoli

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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Umbrella Stands

Materials

Plastic

Italian Black Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1964
Italian Black Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1964

Italian Black Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 1964

By Giovanni Pelis

Located in Porto, PT

Vintage Italian work trolley was designed by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt in Italy. It is made of

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Plastic

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Neolt Italy For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic neolt Italy available at 1stDibs. A neolt Italy — often made from plastic, metal and fiberglass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a neolt Italy — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each neolt Italy bearing modern, mid-century modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. Stile Neolt, Giovanni Pelis and Barbieri e Marianelli each produced at least one beautiful neolt Italy that is worth considering.

How Much is a Neolt Italy?

Prices for a neolt Italy start at $277 and top out at $1,050 with the average selling for $553.

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When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.

Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.

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