Luxury Gucci Wooden Bowl
View Similar Items
Luxury Gucci Wooden Bowl
About the Item
- Creator:Gucci (Fashion House)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
- Style:Hollywood Regency (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1990-1999
- Date of Manufacture:1990
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Munich, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1005012543451
Gucci
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.
Find vintage Gucci clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Franco Lapini Huge Caviar Pumpkin BowlBy Franco LapiniLocated in Munich, DEGlamorous Italian silver plated caviar bowl with glass inlay made by Franco Lapini Florence in the 1970s. Very authentic impression of a real...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
MaterialsBrass
- Silver Plated Bowl by Gabriella Crespi / SignedBy Gabriella CrespiLocated in Munich, DEWalnut style.Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
MaterialsSilver Plate
- Rolex Grey Marble Bowl 1970sBy RolexLocated in Munich, DEMarble bowl marked with golden letters by Rolex in excellent vintage condition made in the 1970s.Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
MaterialsMarble
- Carl Auböck Nut Bowl Austria, 1950sBy Werkstätte Carl AuböckLocated in Munich, DEOriginal Carl Auböck nut bowl element made by of solid teak wood and brass loop with leather at the top for carrying. This fantastic piece was des...Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
MaterialsBrass
- Guido Gambone Huge Blue Ceramic BowlBy Bruno GamboneLocated in Munich, DEColorful huge bowl in blue, dark grey and golden glazed ceramic made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom.Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
MaterialsCeramic
- Large Del Campo Enamel Bowl SignedBy Del CampoLocated in Munich, DEA rare 1950s Italian enamel low bowl handcrafted by Studio Del Campo, with a fantastic airplane figures.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
MaterialsCopper, Enamel
$824 Sale Price40% Off
- Gucci Glass Bowl in Rose ColorBy GucciLocated in Southampton, NYRose colored glass bowl by Gucci. Marked 'Gucci' underside. Gorgeous shape and style. Measures: 13.5" diameter x 4.25" high Provenance: Private...Category
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
MaterialsGlass
- Primitive Wooden Square BowlLocated in Fort Lauderdale, FLVintage hand-carved primitive square wooden bowl. Year: 1930s-40s Style: Rustic Primitive Dimensions: 8.5" wide x 8.5" deep x 1.5" tall.Category
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Decorative Bowls
MaterialsWood
- 1970s Danish Wooden BowlLocated in High Point, NCA wooden bowl from 1970s Denmark in the shape of a bean pod. Two partitions of the bowl, like two peas in a pod, mimic the natural form of the bean. ...Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
MaterialsHardwood
- Large Petrified Wooden BowlLocated in Los Angeles, CAVery smooth petrified wood slab with a shallow basin for use as a catchall or ashtray. Measures 9” long by 7” wide and 2” tall. Great condition, very heavy.Category
20th Century Unknown Decorative Bowls
MaterialsPetrified Wood
- Rustic Wooden Bowl #2, 1930sLocated in Rīga, LVAntique primitive carved wooden bowl (#2) with a beautiful patina. Additional information: Origin: Latvia Dimensions: W 60 cm x D 28 cm x H 9.5 cmCategory
20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Bowls
MaterialsWood
- Wabi Sabi Wooden Bowl #3Located in Rīga, LVAntique primitive carved wooden bowl (#3) with a beautiful patina. Distressed wood, please check the photos. Additional information: Origin: Latvia Dimensions: W 68 cm x D 31.5 cm x...Category
20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Bowls
MaterialsWood
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Explore a Century of Gucci Fashion in London
The iconic Italian label’s traveling exhibition has just arrived in London.
The Stories behind the Most Famous Luxury Fashion Logos
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.