By the mid-1960s, the international fashion press, enamored of his dazzling scarves and slithery dresses in sensuous psychedelic silk jersey, had dubbed Florentine designer Emilio Pucci the Prince of Prints. Less well known is that, starting in the early 1950s, Pucci applied his colorful, abstract patterns to static angular mediums such as ceramics, floors and furniture, imbuing them with movement, not to mention glamour. He was the first fashion designer to enter the lifestyle market, founding the successful brand that exists today.
Born in 1914 to one of Italy’s oldest noble families, Emilio Pucci, Marchese Pucci di Barsento, was a member of the postwar international jet set, hopping from beach to mountain to city. His fashion career began unexpectedly in 1947, when he created a revolutionary stretch ski outfit that was photographed on the Swiss slopes for Harper’s Bazaar.
Eschewing a life of aristocratic glamour, the self-taught Pucci opened a boutique on Capri dedicated to simple resort clothing (think capri pants) that evoked the Mediterranean’s undulating waves and refreshingly bright colors. At the time, luxury fashion was as constricted as a Dior cocktail dress, but the Swinging Sixties were on the horizon. Signed with what Vogue International editor Suzy Menkes calls a “handwritten ‘Emilio’ flourish” — a concept, she points out, as novel as that of designer ready-to-wear — his designs were soon seen on celebrities like Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe.
From the airline uniforms he created for Braniff in the 1960s to the emblem he crafted for the Apollo XV space mission in 1971, Pucci’s designs were visionary. In spite of his traditional roots (or because of them), the Prince of Prints was forward thinking and outward looking. Pucci put his signature flourish on patterns that were flexible — first for fashion, then for furnishings and objects. Whether on fabric or foam, shelves or sails, as he first explained some 70 years ago, the ornamental designs work in “continuous motion.” Venturing into nontraditional design partnerships, he laid the groundwork for a future brand, a classic legacy that his daughter Laudomia Pucci continues today.
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$608Sale Price|51% Off
Emilio Pucci Lidded Ceramic Bowl for Rosenthal, Germany, 1962
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Emilio Pucci for Rosenthal Ceramic Lidded Box. Beautiful Colors, vibrant and unique.
Ceramic
$500Sale Price|23% Off
1960s Emilio Pucci Multicolored Laminate Printed Sunglasses, France
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Ferndale, MI
Emilio Pucci laminate signature printed plastic sunglasses. Light smokey-blue hued lenses. Made in France. Measures: Hinge to hinge 5.5" Arm length 4.88" Height of eye frame 2.13"...
Plastic
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Emilio Pucci & Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Cig Vessel for Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Hans Theo Baumann, Emilio Pucci, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Hans Theo Baumann and Emilio Pucci designed porcelain vessel for Rosenthal 'Studio-Linie', Berlin, circa late 20th century, Germany. Piece is a glazed white por...
Porcelain
Designer porcelain lidded vase by Rosenthal Studio Line, Emilio Pucci, ca. 1960
By Rosenthal, Emilio Pucci
Located in Berlin, DE
Designer porcelain lidded vase by Rosenthal Studio Line, Emilio Pucci, ca. 1960, H 23 cm This impressive designer porcelain lidded vase by Rosenthal Studio Line, designed by the ren...
Porcelain
$957 / set
H 9.26 in Dm 2.76 in
Vintage Fabergé "Snow Doves" Crystal Glasses France, 1960s Dove Stemmed
By Karl Fabergé
Located in Bastogne, BE
Fabergé "Snow Doves" Crystal Glasses, Set 4. Enchant your senses with these exquisite vintage crystal glasses from the renowned House of Fabergé. Part of the coveted "Snow Doves" c...
Crystal
$156Sale Price|20% Off
H 5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Rosenthal Studio Line by Uta Feyl, White Curved Geometric Porcelain Bisque Vase
By Uta Feyl, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal Studio line white porcelain bisque vase by Uta Feyl, circa 1980s. Stunning curved geometric shape. Measurements: H 5" W 4.5" D 3.5"
Ceramic, Porcelain
French Hollywood Regency Brass Bar Cart with Star Motif c. 1960s
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Roll into cocktail hour in style with this chic French 1960s Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen / Maison Baguès attributed brass bar cart. Glamorous. Ornate. Festive. The details. Two tiers both with glass shelves surrounded by pierced brass galleries that showcase a rare and unique star motif. The stars add a regal look and shine. Serving cocktails or nosh is easy. Top shelf lifts easily an functions as a serving tray with ornate brass handles. Empirical neoclassical inspired leg detail. Light patina throughout highlights a look of old money...
Brass
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
$460
H 3.13 in W 11.38 in D 3.75 in
Gorgeous Brass Lizard Nutcracker Vintage, France, 1960s Mid Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s french large and heavy nutcracker shaped like an lizard. Nice addition to your room, to use it as is or just for your collection of bronze items. Found at an esta...
Bronze, Brass
Hermes Equestrian Wine Bottle Topper, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Hermès equestrian bottle topper. Large horse head atop a rounded pedestal. Hermès Paris stamped on outer rim. Stunning accent piec...
Metal
$176 / set
H 3.55 in Dm 3.35 in
Vintage Ashtrays and Lighter in Crystal by Rosenthal Studio Linie Design, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Rosenthal
Located in taranto, IT
particular set consisting of a Ronson lighter and crystal ashtray, with an inclined shape, in the style of mangiarotti design measurements: the ashtr...
Crystal
$380 / set
H 3 in Dm 4.5 in
Collection 6 Espresso Coffee Cup and Saucer Art Porcelain Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Collection of Six Rosenthal Studio Line Art Porcelain Espresso Cups and Saucers, Germany, circa 1980s A beautiful and rare collection of six porcelain espresso cups and saucers from ...
Porcelain
HOLIDAY GIFT - Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, Porcelain Vase
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal studio-linie, bird decor painted in shades of blue, Germany, 1970s Marked to the bottom. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 10 cm [3.9 in.] Heigh...
Porcelain
$730
H 1.3 in W 8.26 in D 5.1 in
1960s Catchall / Vide-Poche in Porcelain "La Gioconda" by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Original astonishing porcelain catchall / vide-poche "La Gioconda" by Piero Fornasetti. Heavy porcelain construction for use as beautiful desk accessories. Marked on the bottom...
Porcelain
Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy "Rimini Blu" enameled terra cotta turquoise blue ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy w...
Stoneware
Murano glass ashtray around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Murano glass ashtray around 1960s Brown with clear glass Partly cut glass Original condition
Murano Glass
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H 9.06 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in
Emilio Pucci Floral Piemonte Set of Eight Coffee Cups for Rosenthal, 1960s
By Emilio Pucci, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Emilio Pucci Floral Piemonte Series Set of Eight Coffee Cups and Saucers and Coffee Pot for Rosenthal, Germany 1960s
Porcelain
Collection of Piemonte Dinnerware by Emilio Pucci for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Emilio Pucci, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful 97 piece set of midcentury dinnerware by Emilio Pucci for Rosenthal Studio Line, circa 1960s. The pattern is "Piemonte" and it is has ...
Ceramic
Collection of Piemonte Dinnerware by Emilio Pucci for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Emilio Pucci, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful 97 piece set of midcentury dinnerware by Emilio Pucci for Rosenthal Studio Line, circa 1960s. The pattern is "Piemonte" and it is has ...
Ceramic
Signed Italian Emilio Pucci Vintage Ceramic Box
By Emilio Pucci
Located in North Miami, FL
The fabulous colors of this Pucci italian ceramic box and the design make this box architectural. It is 2 parts. It is signed Rosenthal Germany and the number 46. These are hard to c...
Ceramic
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H 6.25 in Dm 19.25 in
Large Metropol Punch Porcelain Bowl by Emilio Pucci for Rosenthal Studio Linie
By Emilio Pucci, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large porcelain bowl designed Emilio Pucci for Rosenthal Studio Linie. We think that is possibly the largest size available and likely a massive punch bowl or table center...
Porcelain
Emilio Pucci for Rosenthal 'Piemonte' Porcelain Coffee Set
By Emilio Pucci, Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This vintage coffee set was made by German porcelain manufacturer, Rosenthal. The pieces have a Classic Mid-Century look with forms designed by Han...
Porcelain