About Passato Prossimo
Passato Prossimo is specialized in 20th century Vintage Design. Our goal is the continuous research and proposal of items from different eras, style and places to create an unique home interior.
Established in 20171stDibs seller since 2022
Featured Pieces
Vintage Architectural Lounge Seating in Textured Fabric and Wood, 1960s
Located in Quarrata, IT
An avant-garde lounge chair with minimalist geometry, featuring a bold, L-shaped monolithic base crafted from high-quality teak wood. The natural warmth and grain of the teak provide...
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rubber, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Arch Wall Mirror in Bamboo and Woven Wicker, 1970s
Located in Quarrata, IT
An evocative example of Italian organic design from the 1970s, this arched wall mirror perfectly captures the relaxed elegance of the Riviera Style. The piece is meticulously crafted...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Straw, Rattan
Ettore Sottsass "Orsetta" Table Mirror for Poltronova, Italy, 1966
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Quarrata, IT
An exceptional and highly collectible table mirror, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova circa 1966. Known as "Orsetta," this piece is a sophisticated exercise in geometric ab...
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Gae Aulenti "Oracolo" Table Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1969
By Gae Aulenti, Artemide
Located in Quarrata, IT
A significant example of Italian radical design, the "Mezzo Oracolo" lamp was designed by the celebrated architect Gae Aulenti in 1969 and produced by Artemide. This piece is a maste...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Big Ceramic Clam Shell Lamp by Studio A Smania Milano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Quarrata, IT
A vintage sculptural table or floor lamp in the form of a giant clam shell, originating from Italy during the 1970s.
Executed in high-quality white glazed ceramic, the lamp features...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Magnolia Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Quattrifolio, Italy, 1971, Set of 2
By Sergio Mazza, Quattrifolio
Located in Quarrata, IT
A sophisticated pair of Italian modernist lamps, designed by Sergio Mazza for Quattrifolio circa 1971. These versatile fixtures, originally conceived as ceiling or wall lights, are e...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse Riders Sculpture, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Quarrata, IT
A 1960s ceramic sculpture titled "Cavallerizzo" (Horse Rider), designed by the visionary artistic director Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche in Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy.
The sculp...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse Riders Sculpture, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Quarrata, IT
A 1960s ceramic sculpture titled "Cavallerizzo" (Horse Rider), designed by the visionary artistic director Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche in Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy.
The sculp...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Etruscan" Style Ceramic Ram Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Quarrata, IT
An evocative ceramic study of a ram, designed by Aldo Londi and executed by Bitossi Ceramiche during the mid-20th century. This particular iteration moves away from the vibrant blue ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage ceramic 1970s
Located in Quarrata, IT
This striking ceramic features a bold, avant-garde silhouette characterized by a prominent, angular geometric handle that integrates seamlessly into the body, creating a powerful arc...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Lampada "Patroclo" Di Gae Aulenti per Artemide, prima edizione 1970s
Located in Quarrata, IT
An iconic masterpiece of 1970s Italian lighting design, this Patroclo table lamp was designed by the legendary architect Gae Aulenti for Artemide in 1975. This particular piece is a ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps by Giovanni Banci for Banci Firenze, 1970s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Quarrata, IT
This exceptional pair of table lamps is a masterclass in Italian Mid-Century Modernism, designed by Giovanni Banci and produced by the prestigious manufacture Banci Firenze in the 19...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel
