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.
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...
Porcelain
Ceramic Julia Dinner Plate by Fornasetti for Rosenthal
By Fornasetti, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A "Julia" porcelain plate with surrealism designs by Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal, an iconic series from 'Temi e variazioni' (“Themes and Va...
Ceramic
"Gala Blue" MidCentury Dinner Service Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely midcentury dinner service designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal (Germany). Fine porcelain that has a lovely irridencent blue band that is outlined by gold (gilded) bands. ...
Porcelain
$4,500 / set
H 10 in Dm 10.13 in
Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, near complete Mid-Century modern porcelain dinner service. By Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. In the Romanze form and Medley pattern. Consisting of: 10 Large Dinner Plates ...
Porcelain
Porcelain Dish, Rosenthal Pompadour, Germany, 1944
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain plate, a product of the Pompadour series of the valued German manufacturer Rosenthal. Porcelain in ecru color, decorated with gilding and a motif of floral bouquets Signe...
Porcelain
1960s German Flower Porcelain 24-Karat Gold Plates Set of 11 by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Sofia, BG
LIQUIDATION "He who believes he is something has ceased to become something.“ Philip Rosenthal. One large serving plate One medium serving plate Six dessert plates One main course plate Two salad...
Porcelain
Majestic Line Rosenthal Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This striking Majestic Line Rosenthal Porcelain Dinner Wear Service for 12 originates from Germany, Circa 1980. Each piece features remarkable gilt textural detailing circumscribing ...
Porcelain
$94 / set
H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Rosenthal Dessert Plates Vintage Plates with Floral Pattern German Porcelain
By Rosenthal
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful dessert plates of the finest white porcelain from the famous manufactory Rosenthal. Germany. The price per set of 3 plates. Plates have embossed edge surface and ...
Porcelain
$447Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.4 in Dm 11.03 in
Pompei, Six Contemporary Porcelain Plates with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The porcelain collection Pompei by grand tour by Vito Nesta brings the Grottesche wall decoration back to life in a contemporary key. Ancient designs are taken and declined on the di...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Porcelain Decor Plate Designed By Bulgari
By Rosenthal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Rosenthal Porcelain Decor Plate designed by Bulgari. It depicts a square plate with white background and hand painted gold and royal blue col...
Porcelain
$70Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.19 in Dm 11.82 in
1950s Galvani Ceramic Decorative Plate - Italian Mid-Century Design
Located in Manzano, IT
1950s Galvani Ceramic Decorative Plate - Italian Mid-Century Design Add a touch of Italian mid-century charm to your collection with this ceramic decorative plate by renowned maker ...
Ceramic
$314 / set
H 0.4 in Dm 6.3 in
Monteverde, Six Contemporary Porcelain Bread Plates with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Monteverde is a collection inspired by the Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica, located in the central part of the country. It is a mountainous area rich in biodiversity, known for it...
Porcelain
Ceramic Julia Dinner Plate by Fornasetti for Rosenthal
By Fornasetti, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A "Julia" porcelain plate with surrealism designs by Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal, an iconic series from 'Temi e variazioni' (“Themes and Va...
Ceramic