Bulgari Furniture
Italian
Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris arrived in Rome in 1881 and set up his own shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (in the brand's logo, it's styled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture). In 1905, he opened the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories.
Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, Bulgari’s signature style — bold, often using yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones — began to emerge when Sotirios’s sons inherited the business, in 1932.
The brand truly hit its stride in the dolce vita era of the 1950s and ’60s, when the founder’s grandsons Paolo, Gianni and Nicola Bulgari decisively departed from demure traditional styles to develop the house’s exuberant multi-gem looks, attracting celebrity collectors like Elizabeth Taylor.
In the 1940s, Bulgari debuted perhaps its most famous design, the Serpenti bracelet watch. The piece’s snakelike coils were made possible by the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands. Both the sleek, modern tubogas construction and the sinuous snake motif continue to be synonymous with the Bulgari brand.
On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage Bulgari jewelry includes rings, pendant necklaces, watches and other accessories.
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Creator: Bulgari
A vintage Bulgari Tubogas lighter in stainless steel and 18kt gold, 20th century
By Bulgari
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Bulgari Tubogas lighter in stainless steel and 18kt gold, 20th century. A fantastic design with flexible stainless steel body and solid 18kt gold upper and lower design. S...
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20th Century Italian Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Signed BVLGARI Sterling Silver Quatrefoil Cup or Bowl with Gilt Interior
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian designer cup.
By BVLGARI.
In sterling silver with a gilt interior.
In a quatrefoil form.
Marked to the exterior near the rim.
Simply a wonderful cup!
Date...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
A silver letter opener with onyx detail by Bulgari, 20th century
By Bulgari
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning silver letter opener by Bulgari, featuring an onyx ball within a cage, Italy 20th century. It measures approx 6 inches long, the cage design is about 1” across. Stamped w...
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20th Century Italian Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Silver
Bulgari Mid Century 950 Silver Scalloped Dish With Ancient Coin, Italy, c. 1970
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
An Italian Mid Century 950 silver pin dish, jewelry dish or vide poche with an antique Greek coin in the centre, made by Bulgari c. 1970.
The dish has a scalloped shape and is stam...
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Bulgari Sterling Silver and Gold Partagás Cigar Box
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Bulgari
Dated 1976
This exceptional Bulgari sterling silver and gold cigar box embodies the height of Italian luxury and craftsmanship. T...
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20th Century Italian Bulgari Furniture
Materials
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Bulgari Set of 2 Espresso Coffee Cups and Saucers
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Bulgari coffee espresso cups and saucers in porcelain / Made in France
Original mark on the underside / come in original box
2 espresso coffee cups, width 2.75 inches, diamete...
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20th Century French Bulgari Furniture
Materials
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Bulgari Bvlgari Jewelry Book
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
"Bulgari, Between Eternity and History", Bulgari's jewelry coffee table or home library book celebrating Bulgari's 125th Anniversary as an iconic Italian luxury jeweler, "From 1884 T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Paper
Bvlgari Bulgari High Jewelry Luxury Coffee Table Book, circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful coffee table (or library book for a home) about the history of the iconic Italian luxury jeweler Bvlgari (or Bulgari), circa 1990s, Italy. Book covers Bulgari's history in creating iconic gorgeous jewelry and its connection, globally, to architecture, fashion, entertainment - lifestyle. Gorgeous book. Printed in Italy. First Edition.
Book is contained in a well-made decorated slipcase that matches the jacket of the hardcover book. This was the first book ever published on Bulgari, it is a lavishly illustrated exploration of one of Italy's greatest jewelers. With the use of new photographs together with archival pictures the book traces the development of the Bulgari style, which has captivated movie stars and Royalty since its start in Rome in 1884.
Title: BVLGARI (BULGARI)
Publisher: Leonardo Arte srl, Milan
Publish: 1996, First edition
Binding: Hard slipcover pocket, perfect-bound, hard cover with four-color process 'dust' jacket.
Printing: Printed in Italy.
Dimensions: Width: 13.25 in (33.66 cm) x Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
Blue Italian Murano bowl...
Category
1990s Italian Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Paper
Bulgari Case in Sterling Silver & 18kt Gold Framings & Roman Coin, Italy 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Trieste, IT
A rare Bulgari case in sterling silver, with 18kt gold framings, centering an ancient Roman coin. Made in Italy, circa 1970.
Box features an ancient Roman coin medallion and inscrip...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Bulgari Luxury Jewelry Coffee Table Book, 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful coffee table (or library book) about the history of the iconic Italian luxury jeweler Bvlgari (or Bulgari), circa 1990s, Italy. Book covers Bulgari's history in c...
Category
1990s Italian Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Paper
Bulgari Letter Holder
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulgari desk letter holder with curved chrome metal arches and black marble base / made in Italy
Original mark on the underside / comes in original box
Width: 4 inches, depth: 2.5...
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20th Century Italian Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
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30% Off
Box, Bulgari Watch Case, Black Leather with Cardboard Box, 1990.
By Bulgari
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Box, Bulgari watch case, black leather with cardboard box, 1990.
Case, Bulgari watch box, very good condition, black leather box with cardboard box,...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Leather
Bulgari Square Porcelain Plate
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulgari square porcelain vide poche tray or plate / Made in Limoges France
Original mark on the base / comes in original box
Width: 7.5 inches, depth:...
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20th Century French Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$525 Sale Price
30% Off
Decorative Plate, Tribal Royal Headdresses, ROSENTHAL design for BULGARI
By Rosenthal, Bulgari
Located in Torino, IT
Decorative plate
porcelain,
Tribal Royal Headdresses,
rOSENTHAL design
for BVLGARI.
Limited edition
and numbered 1044/3000.
ORIGIN
Germany
PERIOD
1990s
DESIGNER
ROSENTHAL
for BVLG...
Category
1990s German Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Bulgari, Italian Silver & Etched Glass Sculpture in Original F
By Bulgari
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bulgari, Bvlgari Italian silver & etched glass sculpture in original fitted leather box, 20th century
The glass etched with leafy branches, the silver base engraved Bvlgari on t...
Category
Late 20th Century French Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
$7,500 Sale Price
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Bulgari Sterling and Glass Vide Poche Change Tray or Ashtray
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulgari clear square crystal glass with sterling silver vide poche, change tray, pocket emptier or ashtray / made in Italy
Original label on the glass
Width: 4 inches, depth: 4 inch...
Category
20th Century Italian Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Glass
$349 Sale Price
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Bulgari Silver Crystal Punch Set
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulgari sterling silver and crystal glass punch serving set with one large bowl and 8 cups / Made in Italy
Original label on the glass
Bowl diameter 8.5 inches, bowl height 5.5 inche...
Category
20th Century Italian Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,679 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Huge Bvlgari China Lacquer Jewelry Le Gemme Box
By Bulgari
Located in Munich, DE
We present to you a beautiful large Chinese lacquer gemstone box from the traditional jewelry brand Bvlgari in excellent condition. This high-quali...
Category
1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bulgari Bvlgari Sterling Silver Las Vegas Casino Chip Coin New in Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari or Bvlgari rare sterling silver casino chip coin depicting roulette, and other games, made in England in the late 20th century. It measures 3'' in diameter by 1/4'' in height...
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Late 20th Century English Bulgari Furniture
Materials
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Bulgari : 125 years of Italian Magnificence by Amanda Triossi Hardcover Book
By Bulgari
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence : Grand Palais.Hardcover Book by Amanda Triossi and Daniela Mascetti.Bulgari, Rome & Skira Editore, Milan © 2010.First English edition. Pub...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Bulgari Furniture
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Bulgari Bvlgari Gilt Sterling Silver Las Vegas Casino Chip Coin New in Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari or Bvlgari rare gilt sterling silver casino chip coin depicting roulette, and other games, made in England in the late 20th century. It measures 3'' in diameter by 1/4'' in h...
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Late 20th Century English Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Bvlgari Silver-Mounted Porcelain Ribbed Matte Grey Vase
By Bulgari
Located in Montreal, QC
Bulgari silver-mounted porcelain ribbed matte grey vase. Bvlgari touch marks to
underside and rim
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulgari Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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- Is Bulgari handmade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not Bulgari is handmade depends on the piece. Typically, skilled artisans working in the company's own factories located in Italy handcraft the Italian luxury brand's jewelry, bags and small leather accessories. Most of the manufacturing for Bulgari sunglasses is done by machine. Shop a range of Bulgari on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called Bulgari?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why it is called Bulgari relates to founder Sotirios Voulgaris's source of inspiration: Rome. The Greek silversmith arrived in the Italian capital in 1881 and set up his shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name. In the brand's logo it's styled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Bulgari jewelry and watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to determine whether or not your Bulgari jewelry is real. First, Bulgari uses the highest quality material for all of its pieces, such as 18-karat gold, platinum, silver or steel with meticulously cut gemstones and diamonds. Second, all pieces should be stamped with “made in Italy” and a “BVLGARI” text. Note that Bulgari uses the classic Latin alphabet, which is why a “V” is used in place of a “U.” Browse a large collection of authentic Bulgari jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What the Bulgari Serpenti motif means is largely a matter of personal interpretation. However, Roman designs inspired the Bulgari Serpenti, and in Ancient Rome, snakes were symbols of fertility, rebirth and protection from evil. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Bulgari pieces.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Gèrald Genta designed the Bulgari Diagono. When the timepiece debuted in 1988, it was the first sports watch the Italian luxury fashion house and watchmaker had ever produced. As a designer and engineer, Genta transformed both the overall appearance of timepieces and how they function. He’s also one of the few watchmakers whose creations for brands other than his own earned him worldwide acclaim. Shop a collection of Bulgari Diagono watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Bulgari watches are expensive for a few reasons. For one thing, Bulgari's artisans often use painstakingly complex, time-consuming crafting techniques to make the dramatic timepieces. One example is the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands and is what gives Bulgari's iconic Serpenti watch its coiling effect. Due to the amount of time and skill it takes to execute its techniques, Bulgari tends to have high labor costs. In addition, the luxury maker uses pricey materials such as 18-karat gold, platinum and titanium. Also, the number of Bulgari watches produced each year is usually less than the demand for them, which leads to higher pricing. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Bulgari watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The difference between Bulgari and BVLGARI comes down to usage. Bulgari is the proper name of the luxury Italian jewelry house. However, in advertising and in its logo, Bulgari's brand name appears as BVLGARI. Changing the U to a V is meant to reference the Latin alphabet and represent Bulgari's roots as a company founded in Rome. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Bulgari jewelry, watches and accessories.
- Why is Bulgari spelled Bvlgari?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Why Bulgari is spelled Bvlgari comes down to the concept behind the brand's logo and word mark. The actual name of the luxury jewelry house is Bulgari. However, its logo and trademark spell the name as BVLGARI to make it resemble the convention of the Latin alphabet as a reflection of the location of its headquarters in Rome, Italy. In addition, the "V" represents the initial of the last name of founder Sotirios Voulgaris. Find a diverse assortment of Bulgari jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is a Bulgari ring worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Yes, many jewelry lovers believe that a Bulgari ring is worth it. Bulgari’s signature style is bold and often features 18-karat yellow gold embellished with big, colorful gemstones. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in a Bulgari ring is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Bulgari rings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Are Bulgari rings worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many jewelry lovers believe that Bulgari rings are worth it. Since the opening of the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti in 1905, Bulgari has looked to the Italian capital as an inspiration for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for rings and other jewelry. One of the luxury jewelry maker's most iconic rings is the Serpenti, inspired by the maker's Serpenti bracelet watch, which debuted in the 1940s. Other popular designs include the B.zero1 and the Bvlgari Bvlgari, available in 18-karat white, yellow and rose gold. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Bulgari rings is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Bulgari rings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Jewelry made by the Italian luxury brand Bulgari is said to be among the highest quality jewelry in the world. Vintage Bulgari jewelry — available on 1stDibs — is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. In fact, vintage Bulgari jewelry often shows up at international auctions.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, many watch lovers believe that Bulgari watches are worth the money. Since the founding of its flagship store in 1905, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic watches and other pieces. In the 1940s, Bulgari debuted perhaps its most famous design, the Serpenti bracelet watch. The piece’s snakelike coils were made possible by the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands. Both the sleek, modern tubogas construction and the sinuous snake motif continue to be synonymous with the Bulgari brand, and its timepiece remains popular among collectors today. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Bulgari watches is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find a range of Bulgari watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023No, the Bulgari Serpenti watch is not waterproof. However, it is water-resistant up to 30 meters. Waterproof means that a timepiece blocks out water, while a water-resistant timepiece resists water entry but can let some moisture in. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Bulgari Serpenti watches.
- Does Bulgari use real diamonds?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Yes, Bulgari uses real diamonds. In fact, the luxury jewelry maker is well-known for adorning its jewelry with diamonds that meet high color, clarity and cut standards. Many diamonds featured in Bulgari jewelry carry GIA certification, indicating that they meet quality standards established by the Gemological Institute of America. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Bulgari diamond jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How to clean a Bulgari B Zero ring depends on the material. You can clean the metal with a soft-bristled toothbrush, warm water and dish soap, and then rinse with lukewarm water. Use a cleaning product formulated for leather to clean leather rings. Wipe gemstones with a soft cloth. Bulgari recommends that you visit a Bulgari boutique once every year for professional cleaning. On 1stDibs, find a range of Bulgari B Zero rings.