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Fratelli Lisi Sterling Silver

Italian

Since the mid-20th century, Florentine silversmithing firm Fratelli Lisi has produced some of the finest silver crafts to come out of Europe. From elaborate floral designs — as exemplified by the company’s candleholders — to simple mushroom-shaped salt and pepper shakers, Fratelli Lisi brings elegance and imagination to all it produces.

Brothers Adriano, Lionello and Romano Lisi — sons of a baker — banded together just after World War II to establish their silversmithing workshop in Florence. At the onset, Fratelli Lisi (the first word being Italian for brothers) employed only 10 people. Building the business from the ground up, the partners and their colleagues made everything they needed, from workbenches to tools, honing their craft as they went along.

The brothers focused on techniques and forms that factory machines could not reproduce. They worked tirelessly and methodically, and soon they were creating artistic sculptures that could only be made by a deft hand and a keen eye. Fratelli Lisi artisans have long drawn inspiration from nature to craft ornamental objets d’art that often serve a utilitarian purpose. A silver turtle figurine, for instance, may also secretly be a box for hiding small items or storing a button collection. 

Not unlike Brandimarte, another Florentine silversmithing firm founded in the mid-century years that remains family-owned, Fratelli Lisi remains a family enterprise based in Florence, and the original vision and silversmithing methods have been passed down from generation to generation. For custom commissions, Fratelli Lisi designers begin by collaborating with the client, to get a rough idea of a form to sketch before production. Working from the sketch, the smiths introduce their expertise and artistry — what they collectively call "a touch of magic" — to create the final product.

On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Fratelli Lisi silver and serveware.

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Creator: Fratelli Lisi
Armadillo Sterling Silver Lighter
Armadillo Sterling Silver Lighter

Armadillo Sterling Silver Lighter

By Fratelli Lisi

Located in Milan, IT

Playful true-to-life silver armadillo that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative artwork in its own right. Expertly made by the Florentine...

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2010s Italian Fratelli Lisi Sterling Silver

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The Frog Sterling Silver Lighter
The Frog Sterling Silver Lighter

The Frog Sterling Silver Lighter

By Fratelli Lisi

Located in Milan, IT

Playful true to life silver frog that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative piece of artwork. Expertly handmade by the Florentine silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers, its rea...

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2010s Italian Fratelli Lisi Sterling Silver

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The Rhino Sterling Silver Lighter
The Rhino Sterling Silver Lighter

The Rhino Sterling Silver Lighter

By Fratelli Lisi

Located in Milan, IT

Playful true-to-life silver rhinoceros that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative artwork in its own right. Expertly handcrafted by the F...

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Sterling Silver Penguin Champagne Bottle Holder
Sterling Silver Penguin Champagne Bottle Holder

Sterling Silver Penguin Champagne Bottle Holder

By Fratelli Lisi

Located in Milan, IT

This is a sterling silver champagne bottle holder playfully modeled after a penguin. Its true-to-life quality is remarkable and makes it a very...

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2010s Italian Fratelli Lisi Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Bunny Sterling Silver Sugar Container
Bunny Sterling Silver Sugar Container

Bunny Sterling Silver Sugar Container

By Fratelli Lisi

Located in Milan, IT

Sterling silver sugar bowl in the form of a small bucket, from which a curious bunny playfully peeks out. Entirely handcrafted by the artisan silversmith atelier Fratelli Lisi in Flo...

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2010s Italian Fratelli Lisi Sterling Silver

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Wild Turkey Card Holder

Wild Turkey Card Holder

By Fratelli Lisi

Located in Milan, IT

Adorn an office or home study with this exquisitely crafted silver cardholder bearing the shape of a wild turkey. Within the tail feathers of this whimsica...

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Octopus Sterling Silver and Crystal Tureen
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Octopus Sterling Silver and Crystal Tureen

By Fratelli Lisi

Located in Milan, IT

Original octopus tureen in crystal and silver, handmade by Florentine silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers. The hyper realistic centerpiece is transformed into a tureen by adding a detach...

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Sophisticated 'Secret' Cabbage Case
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Located in Milan, IT

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2010s Italian Other Fratelli Lisi Sterling Silver

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Pumpkin Decorative Box
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Pumpkin Decorative Box

By Fratelli Lisi

Located in Milan, IT

This exquisite decorative object can be used to store small personal objects or small food items. It was crafted entirely in silver by skilled artisans in the shape of a pumpkin, whi...

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2010s Italian Other Fratelli Lisi Sterling Silver

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Silver

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Fratelli Lisi sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs.

Fratelli Lisi sterling silver are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fratelli Lisi sterling silver, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 12 modern edition to choose from as well. Prices for Fratelli Lisi sterling silver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $500 and can go as high as $36,712, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,715.