Lino Sabattini

Italian, 1925-2016

Lino Sabattini was the preeminent figure in modern Italian silver and metalware design. His expansive and diverse body of work is marked by its strength and boldness, whether in dynamic forms that suggest the thrust and power of Italian Futurist art and design or light and curvaceous biomorphic serveware and decorative objects.

Sabattini was largely self-taught as a designer. Born in the northern Italian town of Correggio, he learned metalsmithing techniques while working in the studio of a maker of brass tableware. He also served as an apprentice of sorts to the expatriate German ceramist Roland Hettner, who taught Sabattini about fluidity of form and showed him how shapes derive from the behavior of materials.

At age 30, Sabattini opened a studio in Milan, and his work quickly came to the attention of Gio Ponti, who decided to publish it in Domus, the Italian design legend's influential design and architecture magazine. Ponti also arranged for Sabattini’s creations to be included in a 1956 exhibition of contemporary Italian design in Paris. The principals of Christofle, the revered French silverware maker, were so impressed that they hired the young designer as the firm’s artistic director, a post he held until 1963. Sabattini, who would also go on to design ceramic wares for Rosenthal, returned home to open Argenteria Sabattini in Bregnano, a company still in business today.

A designer with a questing curiosity and ever-evolving aesthetic sensibility, Sabattini couldn’t be pinned down to one particular style. His best-known work, the Como coffee and tea service of 1956, has an elegant, attenuated and energetic form; his Stairs coffee and tea service (1971), meanwhile, is a clever group of simple columnar shapes in stepped heights, which nest together in a compact arrangement. Other Sabattini pieces have dramatic angles, or sweeping, wing-like flourishes, or consist of perforated ovoids somehow reminiscent of sculptures by Brancusi. In any style, Sabattini produced objects of singular fascination.

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$873

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Silver Plated 'Giselle' Soliflor Vase Candlestick by Lino Sabattini. Italy 1970s

$395

H 8.47 in W 2.09 in D 1.19 in

Silver Plated 'Giselle' Soliflor Vase Candlestick by Lino Sabattini. Italy 1970s

By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria, Ettore Sottsass, Danese Milano, Christofle

Located in Malmö, SE

Silver plated Mid-Century 'Giselle' soliflor vase or candlestick. Designed by Lino Sabattini and produced by Sabattini in Italy, 1970s. Good original condition, but with some scratc...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lino Sabattini

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1990s Modern Lino Sabattini Clear Glass and Silver Plated Bar Tray

$1,429

H 2.37 in W 18.51 in D 12.6 in

1990s Modern Lino Sabattini Clear Glass and Silver Plated Bar Tray

By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1990s Modernist serving tray by Lino Sabattini embodies the designer's minimalist and refined aesthetic, with sleek lines and high-quality materials. This tray features a base c...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lino Sabattini

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Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler c.1960's

$2,219

H 8.25 in Dm 7.5 in

Lino Sabattini Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler c.1960's

By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria

Located in Bath, GB

A rare and highly prized silver plated modernist wine cooler or ice bucket ready to chill the finest bottle. Designed by the well renowned Italian designer, Lino Sabattini when he...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini

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Silver Plate

1970s Minimalist Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Lino Sabattini for Christofle

$750

H 5.52 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in

1970s Minimalist Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Lino Sabattini for Christofle

By Christofle, Lino Sabattini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This vintage 1970s minimalist ice bucket is a striking example of Mid-Century Modern design, crafted by the renowned Italian designer Lino Sabattini for the prestigious French silver...

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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Lino Sabattini

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Lino Sabattini For Christofle - "Windsor" Cocktail Shaker Designed In 1956

$1,878

H 9.75 in Dm 3.13 in

Lino Sabattini For Christofle - "Windsor" Cocktail Shaker Designed In 1956

By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria, Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning modernist cocktail shaker designed by the world famous Lino Sabattini for famous Orfevrerie Christofle, a magical combination of quality and minimalist design. Created as part of the Gallia range, the design is known as Windsor and was made in Italy by Sabattini Argenteria, designed in 1956. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. Highly collectable and sought-after in excellent condition measuring 3 1/8" in diameter x 9 3/4" tall. Minor wear commensurate with age and use. Lino Sabattini was the preeminent figure in modern Italian silver and metalware design. His expansive and diverse body of work is marked by its strength and boldness, whether in dynamic forms that suggest the thrust and power of Italian Futurist art...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini

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Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini Silver plated "Persepolis" Vase

$2,600

H 8 in W 15.25 in D 3 in

Lino Sabattini Silver plated "Persepolis" Vase

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Chicago, IL

Lino Sabattini Silver plated "Persepolis" Vase made in Italy,1960 Stamped lower right side: Lino Sabattini etched signature Persepolis B/237 COLLEZIONE SABATTINI BREGNANO ITALY D...

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1960s Italian Vintage Lino Sabattini

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Rare Lino Sabattini Sculptura Flatware Set For Rosenthal 60 Pieces 70's

$10,800 / set

H 1 in W 9 in D 2 in

Rare Lino Sabattini Sculptura Flatware Set For Rosenthal 60 Pieces 70's

By Lino Sabattini, Rosenthal

Located in North Miami, FL

This sculptural and extremely RARE set of 60 pieces of stainless steel signed Sabattini for Rosenthal flatware is so amazing. It is signed Rosenthal...

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Pair of Post Modern Lino Sabattini Harmony 1989 Candlesticks Silverplate

$4,200 / set

H 11.25 in Dm 6.75 in

Pair of Post Modern Lino Sabattini Harmony 1989 Candlesticks Silverplate

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful pair of Lino Sabattini post modern silver plated candlesticks from his Harmony series of 1989/90. They are marked on the side of one upright. they each have four candleho...

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1980s Italian Vintage Lino Sabattini

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2026	$425	Vases	Metal	1964
2026	$540	Barware	Silver Plate, Glass	c. 1970
2026	$200	Sheffield and Silverplate	Silver Plate	Circa 1970
2026	$800	Pitchers	Silver Plate, Glass	circa 1970
2026	$600	Barware	Silver Plate	1950s
2026	$1,074	Sheffield and Silverplate	Silver Plate	c. 1980
2026	$285	Centerpieces, Serving Pieces	Metal, Ceramic, Sheffield Plate	1970s
2026	$600	Vases	Metal	1964
2026	$700	Decorative Baskets	Sheffield Plate	1970s
2026	$750	Vases	Metal, Silver Plate	circa 1950
2026	$1,180	Serving Pieces	Silver Plate, Glass	c. 1980
2025	$907	Sterling Silver, Vases	Silver, Sterling Silver	1970
2025	$100	Books	Paper	1970s
2025	$300	Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche	Silver Plate	unknown
2025	$300	Barware	Silver Plate	c. 1980
2025	$350	Serving Bowls, Serving Pieces	Metal, Silver Plate, Ceramic	1970s
2025	$4,500	Decorative Bowls, Centerpieces	Metal	1984
2025	$1,200	Figurative Sculptures	Metal	1978
2025	$600	Decorative Bowls	Silver Plate	1950's
2025	$400	Serving Bowls	Silver Plate, Ceramic	circa 1970

$873

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$100-$5,329

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Lino Sabattini furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Lino Sabattini furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Lino Sabattini furniture, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Lino Sabattini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Salviati, Marcello Fantoni, and Sergio Asti. Prices for Lino Sabattini furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $355 and can go as high as $19,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,392.