Gucci "Cesti e Nastri" Ceramic Ashtray, Florence, Italy
By Gucci
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Gucci "Cesti e Nastri" Ceramic Ashtray, Florence, Italy
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gucci Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.
Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.
At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)
In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.
In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.
Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.
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Gucci "Cesti e Nastri" Ceramic Ashtray, Florence, Italy
By Gucci
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Gucci "Cesti e Nastri" Ceramic Ashtray, Florence, Italy
Ceramic
Vintage Gucci Ice Bucket and Glass Set With Logo, Italy 1970
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Refined vintage bar set by Gucci, crafted in Italy and composed of a lidded ice bucket, a tall coordinating vessel, and twelve matching glasses. Each piece is finished in white ename...
Enamel
Vintage GUCCI Italy Wine Goblets in Silver-Plate Rope Design, Marked
By Gucci
Located in North Miami, FL
This set of 6 silver-plate wine goblets by GUCCI Italy are all stamped to bottom. The twisted rope design stem and base hold a beautiful orb style cup. ALL Vintage!
Silver Plate
Vintage Gucci Highball Glassware w/ Silver Plate Bases, Set of Four '4'
By Gucci
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderfully preserved set of 4 Gucci ITALY tall glasses with Silver plate base caps. Each is marked with Gucci stamp in addition to the Gucci logo and...
Silver Plate
Gucci Pink and Black Eye Tray
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci pink and black eye round metal plate or serving tray with dark green velvet base / Made in Italy in 2017 Original stamp at underside / comes in original box Diameter: 13 inches...
Metal
GUCCI Urtica Ferox Scented Candle
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci Inventum, XI "Urtica Ferox" scented candle in fuchsia porcelain / Made in Italy by Richard Ginori Original mark on the base / comes in original box Diameter: 4 inches, height: ...
Porcelain
GUCCI Guccissimo Mug without Box
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Guccissimo" porcelain mug featuring bright polychrome design with a predominance of blue and large letters forming the name GUCCI inserted in the decoration / Designer by Tom Ford, ...
Porcelain
$300 / item
GUCCI Guccissimo Mug, 2 Available
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Guccissimo" porcelain mug featuring bright polychrome design with a predominance of blue and large letters forming the name GUCCI inserted in the decoration / Designer by Tom Ford, ...
Porcelain
GUCCI Broche Hand and Ring Mug
By Gucci, Richard Ginori
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci porcelain mug featuring a pattern of brooches and sculptural handle on the lid and side, accented with gold rims / Made in Italy by Richard Ginori Original stamp at underside /...
Porcelain
Vintage Gucci Ceramic Ashtray 1980s
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1980s Italian ceramic ashtray by Gucci, featuring elegant design and iconic craftsmanship.
Ceramic
Gucci Fondue & Kebab Skewers Set, Sterling Silver, Italy, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
A Set of Fondue & Kebab Skewers by Gucci, 1970s a rare entertaining ensemble composed of twelve kebab skewers and twelve fondue forks, crafted in sterling silver. Each piece is ...
Sterling Silver
$2,800 / set
Gucci Vintage Carving Set
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci carving set, consisting of a carving knife and a two-pronged fork, housed in a fitted case. The case is lined with velvet at the base and satin on the lid, where the "Gucci Ita...
Steel
Gucci Leather Hip Flask Perfume Bottle Set 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Silver plated hip flask or perfume bottle set designed in leather and engraved Gucci on the back of the leather bottom with the original box. The leather bag with the three bottles c...
Silver Plate
$1,148 / set
Gucci Silver Plated Duck Bottle Cap
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Gucci bottle caps made in silver and gold plate in form of a duck head, Italy 1970s and signed Gucci.
Gold, Silver
Vintage 20th Century Italian Ceramic Ashtray By Gucci c.1980
By Gucci
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stylish ceramic ashtray by Gucci, crafted in Italy in the late 20th century. The piece features a classic equestrian-inspired border in Gucci’s signature red and green colours, fra...
Ceramic
$1,070 / set
Set of Ten Knife or Chopstick Rests by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in London, London
Set of ten knife or chopstick rests Banner shaped By Gucci Italy 1970s.
Metal
Pair of Gucci Hunting Glasses in Silver-Plated Metal with Animal Heads
By Gucci
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of Gucci Hunting Glasses in Silver-Plated Metal with Animal Heads, Italy, 20th Century An exceptional pair of sculptural Gucci glasses, crafted in silver-plated metal and adorn...
Metal
Vintage 20th Century Italian Silver Plated Hot Water Flask By Gucci c.1980
By Gucci
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This elegant hot water flask features a silver-plated vessel housed in its original leather sleeve, offering both insulation and a pleasing contrast between polished metal and richly...
Silver Plate
Huge Gucci Oval Vintage Lucite Flags Tray 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Gucci serving tray oval form designed with waving European flags and executed in white lucite reinforced inside with white fabric fleece between the lucite material. Very good ...
Lucite
Gucci Pepper/Salt Grinder, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Gucci salt and pepper grinders made in Italy 1970s and signet at the bottom. Stunning!!!
Crystal, Silver, Brass
Antique Vintage Oak Dining Table, Handcrafted, Rustic Style, England
By Gucci
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This elegant hot water flask features a silver-plated vessel housed in its original leather sleeve, offering both insulation and a pleasing contrast between polished metal and richly...
Silver Plate
Vintage 20th Century Pair Of Italian Solid Silver Beakers By Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning pair of 20th Century Italian solid silver beakers by Gucci. Featuring a hunting theme with fox's head. The insides of each cup is richly gilt. Hallmarked Italian silver (8...
Silver