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Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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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Creator: Lino Sabattini
Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s

Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s

By Christofle, Lino Sabattini, Gio Ponti

Located in Lille, FR

Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Metal, Silver Plate

A Rare 1980s Minimalist Silver Plated Round Design Vase by Lino Sabattini
A Rare 1980s Minimalist Silver Plated Round Design Vase by Lino Sabattini

A Rare 1980s Minimalist Silver Plated Round Design Vase by Lino Sabattini

By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This post-modern vase designed by Lino Sabattini exemplifies the clean, sleek aesthetic typical of Sabattini's work and the minimalist movement of the era. This vase features a perfe...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Silver Plate

Moritz vase, design Lino SABATTINI in silvered metal and glass. Italy, 90s
Moritz vase, design Lino SABATTINI in silvered metal and glass. Italy, 90s

Moritz vase, design Lino SABATTINI in silvered metal and glass. Italy, 90s

By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria

Located in Torino, IT

Moritz vase, design Lino SABATTINI for Sabattini Silverware, in silver metal and glass base. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1990s DESIGNER Lino SABATTINI (1925-2016) was born in Correggio (R...

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1990s Italian Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Metal, Silver Plate

1990s Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal
1990s Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal

1990s Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal

By Lino Sabattini, Rosenthal

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A sophisticated and striking Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase designed by the celebrated Italian designer Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany. This sculptural pie...

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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956
Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956

Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956

By Lino Sabattini, Christofle

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

A France Mid-Century Modern design vase model “Cardinale” in silvered metal designed by Italian artist Lino Sabattini for Christofle France in 1956,...

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1650s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Silver Plate, Metal

1990s Minimalist Black Porcelain Tasca Huge Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal
1990s Minimalist Black Porcelain Tasca Huge Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal

1990s Minimalist Black Porcelain Tasca Huge Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal

By Lino Sabattini, Rosenthal

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A sophisticated and striking Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase designed by the celebrated Italian designer Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany. This sculptural pie...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Vase by Lino Sabattini, 1955
Vase by Lino Sabattini, 1955

Vase by Lino Sabattini, 1955

By Lino Sabattini, Christofle

Located in Berlin, DE

This simple “Vaso 1” vase with two openings was designed by Lino Sabattini for Christofle, Paris. It is made of silver-plated brass.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Brass

"Germoglio" Lino Sabattini Italian Design 1970s Silver Vase
"Germoglio" Lino Sabattini Italian Design 1970s Silver Vase

"Germoglio" Lino Sabattini Italian Design 1970s Silver Vase

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Brescia, IT

"Germoglio" Vases design Lino Sabattini 1979 Silver metal Excellent condiction.     

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Metal

1990s Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal
1990s Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal

1990s Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal

By Lino Sabattini, Rosenthal

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A sophisticated and striking Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase designed by the celebrated Italian designer Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany. This sculptural pie...

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Late 20th Century German Modern Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

20th Century Mackintosh Pair of Vases "Black & White" by Sabattini
20th Century Mackintosh Pair of Vases "Black & White" by Sabattini

20th Century Mackintosh Pair of Vases "Black & White" by Sabattini

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Lino Sabattini

Located in Turin, Turin

The original design of this gorgeous pair of Vases is by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scottish architect, designer and painter. He was an exponent of the so-called Glasgow movement, at...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Postmodern Silver Plated Brass Jug "Kanye"by Lino Sabattini, Italy, 1978 - 1981
Postmodern Silver Plated Brass Jug "Kanye"by Lino Sabattini, Italy, 1978 - 1981

Postmodern Silver Plated Brass Jug "Kanye"by Lino Sabattini, Italy, 1978 - 1981

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy by Lino Sabattini, 1978 - 1981 This jug is made in silver plated brass. This is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use such as its original patina...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Silver, Brass

A Rare 1980s Minimalist Silver Plated Vase by Lino Sabattini
A Rare 1980s Minimalist Silver Plated Vase by Lino Sabattini

A Rare 1980s Minimalist Silver Plated Vase by Lino Sabattini

By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is an exceptional example of Post-Modern Italian Minimalism from the 1980s, designed by the celebrated silversmith Lino Sabattini. Crafted in silver-plated metal by his own firm...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Silver Plate

Lino SABATTINI - Vaso Cardinale - “ Christofle”France Silver Metal  1950 France
Lino SABATTINI - Vaso Cardinale - “ Christofle”France Silver Metal  1950 France

Lino SABATTINI - Vaso Cardinale - “ Christofle”France Silver Metal 1950 France

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Milano, IT

Vaso in Silver Plated, modello cardinale, disegnato da LINO SABATTINI, é prodotto da CHRISTOFLE, originale degli anni 50. Perfetto stato di conservazione. Sotto la base impreso CHRISTOFLE - FRANCE e...

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1950s French Other Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Sheffield Plate

Three Silverplate Vases by Lino Sabattini
Three Silverplate Vases by Lino Sabattini

Three Silverplate Vases by Lino Sabattini

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A three-piece set of silver plate vases, circa 1970s designed by Lino Sabattini (Italian, born 1925). A minimalist design by celebrated Gio Ponti collaborator and Christofle director...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini Persepoli Collezione Vase Signed Italy 1960s
Lino Sabattini Persepoli Collezione Vase Signed Italy 1960s

Lino Sabattini Persepoli Collezione Vase Signed Italy 1960s

By Lino Sabattini

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Lino Sabattini "Persepoli" Collezione vase made in Italy, circa the 1960s. The silver-plated vase is signed with Lino Sabattini's signature at the bottom right side and is marked "Pe...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Set of Three Lino Sabattini Pieces for Gallia and Christofle, France, 1970
Set of Three Lino Sabattini Pieces for Gallia and Christofle, France, 1970

Set of Three Lino Sabattini Pieces for Gallia and Christofle, France, 1970

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Brussels, BE

A set of 3 silver plated pieces, all stamped Galia & Christofle including the "Viking" vase. All designed by L. Sabattini. France around 1970.

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1970s French Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini Persepoli Collezione Vase Signed Italy 1960s
Lino Sabattini Persepoli Collezione Vase Signed Italy 1960s

Lino Sabattini Persepoli Collezione Vase Signed Italy 1960s

By Lino Sabattini

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Lino Sabattini "Persepoli" Collezione vase made in Italy, circa the 1960s. The silver-plated vase is signed with Lino Sabattini's signature at the bottom right side and is marked "Pe...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Lino Sabattini Vase Date, circa 1990
Lino Sabattini Vase Date, circa 1990

Lino Sabattini Vase Date, circa 1990

By Lino Sabattini

Located in London, GB

Lino Sabattini Vase Date, circa 1990 A beautiful quality silver plate vase designed with a Japanese influence. For such a tall slender form, the heavy gauge of materials used gives...

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20th Century Italian Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Silver Plate

20th Century, Lino Sabattini Vase Model Persepoli in Silvered Metal 1964
20th Century, Lino Sabattini Vase Model Persepoli in Silvered Metal 1964

20th Century, Lino Sabattini Vase Model Persepoli in Silvered Metal 1964

By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini

Located in Turin, Turin

Vase model "Persepoli" by Lino Sabattini in Silvered Metal, produced in '70s. Very good condition, as never used, fully original. Presence of the signature as shown in photo.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Metal

1970s Minimalist Silver Plated Sculptural Vase designed by Lino Sabattini
1970s Minimalist Silver Plated Sculptural Vase designed by Lino Sabattini

1970s Minimalist Silver Plated Sculptural Vase designed by Lino Sabattini

By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Striking 1970s Minimalist Silver-Plated Sculptural Vase by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria Introduce a piece of iconic Italian design into your collection with this remarkabl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Silver Plate

Mid-Century L. Sabattini mod. "Stele" Silver-Plated Steel Vase 1963 Italy
Mid-Century L. Sabattini mod. "Stele" Silver-Plated Steel Vase 1963 Italy

Mid-Century L. Sabattini mod. "Stele" Silver-Plated Steel Vase 1963 Italy

By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria

Located in Palermo, IT

Stylish "Stele" vase by Lino Sabattini for Argenterie Sabattini, 1963. Made of silver-plated steel, with a lacquered interior. Wear consistent with age and use. Literature: Filippo ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Lino Sabattini 'Cardinale' Bud Vase Design for Christofle
Lino Sabattini 'Cardinale' Bud Vase Design for Christofle

Lino Sabattini 'Cardinale' Bud Vase Design for Christofle

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Sharon, CT

The largest (14.5") version of this classic silver plated brass vase designed by Lino Sabattini for Christofle. Fully signed on bottom.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Silver Plate

Moritz Lino Sabattini Silver Plated Murano Glass Italian Design Vase
Moritz Lino Sabattini Silver Plated Murano Glass Italian Design Vase

Moritz Lino Sabattini Silver Plated Murano Glass Italian Design Vase

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Brescia, IT

Moritz Lino Sabattini Italy, 1990 Silver Plated and Murano Base Signed Sabattini

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1990s Italian Modern Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Metal

"Cardinali" Lino Sabattini by Christofle Design Midcentury 1950s Silver Vases
"Cardinali" Lino Sabattini by Christofle Design Midcentury 1950s Silver Vases

"Cardinali" Lino Sabattini by Christofle Design Midcentury 1950s Silver Vases

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Brescia, IT

"Cardinali" Vases design Lino Sabattini Christofle Gallia 1950s Silver metal Very good condiction Measures: H 37 cm H 21 cm.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Huge "Tasca" Porcelain Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, Italy, 1980s
Huge "Tasca" Porcelain Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, Italy, 1980s

Huge "Tasca" Porcelain Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, Italy, 1980s

By Lino Sabattini, Rosenthal

Located in Milan, IT

Huge "Tasca" porcelain vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal. Matte finish and still contemporary shape.

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Late 20th Century German Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Lino Sabattini Cormorana Silver Plate Sculptural Modernist Vase or Candlestick
Lino Sabattini Cormorana Silver Plate Sculptural Modernist Vase or Candlestick

Lino Sabattini Cormorana Silver Plate Sculptural Modernist Vase or Candlestick

By Lino Sabattini

Located in North Miami, FL

A piece of Italian sculpture and art for the table in this elongated sculptural form of a vase or candlestick. Signed Sabbattini Italy, the arched sides give it even more length in v...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini Glass and Silver Plated Solifleur Vases, Set of Two
Lino Sabattini Glass and Silver Plated Solifleur Vases, Set of Two

Lino Sabattini Glass and Silver Plated Solifleur Vases, Set of Two

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Beautiful set of two vases "Solifleur" Made in Italy by Lino Sabattini of highest craftsmanship. Both Vases are signed ( see pictures) The lower parts are made of shiny transparent ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Metal, Silver Plate

Abstract Geometric Silver-Plated Vase by Lino Sabattini
Abstract Geometric Silver-Plated Vase by Lino Sabattini

Abstract Geometric Silver-Plated Vase by Lino Sabattini

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A slick, curved silver-plated vase by Lino Sabattini. Signed "Lino Sabattini / Cormorano 1966/2000, Collezione Sabattini Italy" on the face of the piece; and stamped "Sabattini Made ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Metal, Silver

Postmodern Tusca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, 1980s
Postmodern Tusca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, 1980s

Postmodern Tusca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, 1980s

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Uppsala, SE

This is the smallest model of the Tusca vase series, designed by Lino Sabattini and produced by Rosenthal in the 1980s. The white porcelain vase features a silver coloured motif and ...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Lino Sabattini Silver plated "Persepolis" Vase
Lino Sabattini Silver plated "Persepolis" Vase

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 Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Lino Sabattini Italy Vase "Persepoli" Limited Edition 8/237
Lino Sabattini Italy Vase "Persepoli" Limited Edition 8/237

Lino Sabattini Italy Vase "Persepoli" Limited Edition 8/237

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Toledo, OH

Lio Sabattini "Persepoli" limited edition vase 8/237 Italy.

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20th Century European Modern Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Metal

20th Century Lino Sabattini Centerpiece Model Baja in Silvered Metal 1973
20th Century Lino Sabattini Centerpiece Model Baja in Silvered Metal 1973

20th Century Lino Sabattini Centerpiece Model Baja in Silvered Metal 1973

By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini

Located in Turin, Turin

Centerpiece model "Baja" by Lino Sabattini in Silvered Metal, produced in '70s. Very good condition, as never used, fully original. Presence of the signature with name of the model.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Lino Sabattini, Rare Prototype of the Costrutto Vase, Superego, Italy
Lino Sabattini, Rare Prototype of the Costrutto Vase, Superego, Italy

Lino Sabattini, Rare Prototype of the Costrutto Vase, Superego, Italy

By Lino Sabattini

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Prototype of the Costrutto vase, by Lino Sabattini in black enameled ceramic. Signed by the artist. Prototype for Superego production, Asti. Date of creation: 2008.

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Early 2000s Italian Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Espansione Libero Verde, Lino Sabattini
Espansione Libero Verde, Lino Sabattini

Espansione Libero Verde, Lino Sabattini

By Lino Sabattini, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Uccle, BE

Vase consisting of a base in the form of a large saucer in silvered metal in which a very clear green glass expansion has been blown. The blown...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Lino Sabattini vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Lino Sabattini vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels by Carlo Nason, Angelo Mangiarotti, and Antonio da Ros. Prices for Lino Sabattini vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $520 and can go as high as $4,528, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,864.