Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Modernist Chrome Fruit Bowl by Lino Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modernist chrome fruit bowl by Lino Sabattini, circa 1970s. The design features a long clean look with round swirls on each end. The pie...
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20th Century Italian Modern Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Lino Sabattini Silver-Plated Brass Shell Vide-Poche, Italy
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This is a great silver plated brass vide-poche in the shape of a shell.
Its simple design was created by Lino Sabattini.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
$707 Sale Price
39% Off
Lino Sabattini for Fiat Italia 1970 Geometric Cylinder Tall Vase Sterling Silver
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Miami, FL
Cylinder geometric vase designed by Lino Sabattini (1925-2016).
A modernism sculptural piece created in 1970, by the Italian silversmith and designer Lino Sabattini. This piece wa...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$971 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Silver Plated Serving Pieces by Lino Sabattini for Argenteria Sabattini
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of serving pieces by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria.
Thin silver plated frame supporting glass tray and bowls.
Size refers to the large piece.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Postmodern Sabattini Sheffield Plated Metal and Ceramic Serving Plate, Italy
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy.
This is a great Sheffield plated metal and lacquered ceramic serving dish / vide-poche.
Its simple design was created by Lino Sabattini in Italy, circa 1970s.
This is...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Sheffield Plate
$444 Sale Price
31% Off
Silver-Plated Metal 1960s Fish kettle by Lino Sabattini for Christofle
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful and rare item is made from Silver-Plated metal and composed by 2 parts: the upper perforated plate and the lower bowl. Very good condition: silver oxidation can be pol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabbatini Rare Set of Graduated Round Silvered Bowls, Italy, 1970s
By Lino Sabattini
Located in New York, NY
Lino Sabbatini ( 1925-2016 )
A rare set of three graduated round silvered bowls with decorated rim.
Signed
Italy, 1970's
Dimensions: Large: 12.5 Ø, medi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Silver Plated Metal 1970s Candleholder by Lino Sabattini
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Very good condition. Very high quality. Manifacture's mark on the handle.
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Christofle Gallia Bottle Pourers by Lino Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Mérida, YU
Pair of Christofle France silver-plated bottle holder 'Gallia' by Lino Sabattini
Lino Sabattini
(1925-2016), Italian goldsmith and designer.
20th Century Grand French silver-plat...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Brass
$1,415 Sale Price
31% Off
Silver Plated Sauce Boat by Lino Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Long Island City, NY
Silver plated sauce boat with a wooden handle by Lino Sabattini.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Postmodern Lino Sabattini Silver-Plated Metal Serving Plate, Marked, Italy
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s.
This is a great silver plated metal serving dish.
Its simple design was created by Lino Sabattini.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sli...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$353 Sale Price
25% Off
"Conch-Table" Fish Serving Dish by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria, 1970
By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria
Located in Milan, IT
Conch-table fish serving dish by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria.
Part of the unlimited research on table ware made by Lino Sabattini along ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini, Silver Plated Sauce Boat 1960's
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A rare and very elegant modernist salsero, ready to decorate any event or dinner. Designed by renowned Italian designer Lino Sabattini when he launched 'Argenteria Sabattini' in the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Silver Plate Warmer by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria, Italy, 1980s
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini
Located in Milan, IT
Warmer by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria.
Sleek base hosts a movable candle holder.
Original packaging available.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Christofle Gallia Bottle Pourers by Lino Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Mérida, YU
Pair of Christofle France silver-plated bottle holder 'Gallia' by Lino Sabattini
Lino Sabattini
(1925-2016), Italian goldsmith and designer.
20th Century Grand French silver-plat...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini, Set of 6 flatware, Christofle, 1957
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Rivoli, IT
Set of 6 pieces of cutlery designed by Lino Sabbatini and manufactured by Christofle, France, 1957
Set consisting of
- 2 knives
-2 forks
-2 tablespoons
Manufacturer's Brand
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1950s European Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel
Silverplate Thermos by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria, Italy, 1970s
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal thermos by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria.
Cork element and top cover to be also used as a cup.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
"Kon Kao" Silver Plated Centerpiece by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini, Italy, 2000
By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria
Located in Milan, IT
"Kon Kao" bowl by Lino Sabattini. This silver plated and enameled piece shows timeless attitude. Also available another piece from the same collection, see image 3.
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Early 2000s Italian Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini wine bottle holder circa 1970
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini
Located in Amarillo, TX
Lino Sabattini
wine bottle holder
Italy, c. 1970s
silver plate
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Christofle Gallia Bottle Pourers by Lino Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Mérida, YU
Christofle France silver-plated bottle holder 'Gallia' by Lino Sabattini (1925-2016), Italian goldsmith and designer.
20th Century Grand French silver-plated -- FRENCH CLASSIC ART ...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
$360 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid Century Center Piece by Lino Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Miami, FL
A fabulous minimalistic designed silver plated center piece by Lino Sabattini.
Made in Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lino Sabattini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Lino Sabattini serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Salviati, Angelo Mangiarotti, and Antonio da Ros. Prices for Lino Sabattini serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 $1,057.