Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 20

Paper Clip by Franzi in Leather and Steel, Gucci Style, Italy, 1970s

$959.34per item
£713.65per item
€800per item
CA$1,313.67per item
A$1,460.62per item
CHF 762.66per item
MX$17,779.31per item
NOK 9,731.15per item
SEK 9,117.63per item
DKK 6,089.96per item
Quantity
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

Gorgeous vintage clip paperweight in leather and steel in the shape of a marine link. A wonderful piece produced by the historic leather brand Franzi in the 1970s in Italy. A beautiful spring clip in the shape of a marine link mounted on a leather base signed Franzi Italy. Dimensions in cm: Height 4 Width 16 Depth 10 The history of the Franzi brand began in 1840, when Rocco Franzi settled in Milan, where he set up a small business specializing in the creation of bags and suitcases, near the Duomo. The years of the first Industrial revolution in Europe saw the emergence of the bourgeoisie and an important development of travel, both for tourism and for work. In the same years, the railway network was strengthened and trips on transatlantic liners multiplied, contributing to an increase in the demand for trunks and suitcases. In 1864, Felice Franzi, Rocco's son, officially founded the Valigeria Franzi in Via Manzoni, which set out to guarantee a high level of quality of materials, refined craftsmanship and solid structures to withstand long journeys. The rapid growth of the business pushes Felice to open a real factory, not only for the production of suitcases and trunks, but for all kinds of leather goods. In order to study new manufacturing criteria, Felice invests in cutting-edge machinery and specialized manpower: master leather craftsmen are hired from Austria and France to train local craftsmen and achieve ever higher quality standards. Among others, Guccio Gucci, founder of the brand of the same name, will learn how to select, dye and package fine leathers right at the Franzi factory. It will be Guccio himself who will affix the wording "Guccio Gucci (former employee of Franzi luggage)" on the sign of his first shop in Florence.
  • Similar to:
    Gucci (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3067333683702

More From This Seller

View All
Pietro Chiesa Italian Square Curved Leather and Crystal Glass Ashtray, 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century Italian ashtray in curved leather and cut crystal glass. This incredibly elegant and unique piece is attributed to the mastery of Pietro Chiesa and was prod...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Pen Holder in Macassar Wood, Italy Desk Accessory from the 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Art Deco pen holder in Macassar wood and metal. Made in Italy in the 1930s. An amazing piece! An elegant piece, in excellent condition with no ...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Aluminum Serving Tray with wood Handles, Italy 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Art Deco aluminum serving tray with macassar wood handles and mirrored glass top. This wonderful article was produced in Italy in the 1930s. A wonderful piece that will enrich a neoclassical living room...
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Cigar Case in Leather and Solid Signed Silver, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful four-seater cigar case in leather with a stunning 925 silver decorated accent. The cigar case was made in Florence around 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Metal, Silver

Midcentury Willy Rizzo Chrome and Brass Vide-Poche, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Vide-Poche fully made in chrome and brass. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s and is attributed to a Willy Rizzo production. This lovely decorati...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Brass

Midcentury Leather Italian Decorative Waste Paper Basket, Nova Tecno 1980s
By Gucci
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Italian decorative waste basket or trash can fully made in thick curved brown full grain leather enriched with hand-knotted leather. This incredibly charming piece is in fa...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

You May Also Like

Hermes Equestrian Giant Paper Clip, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial Hermès paper clip with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the top. Light patina to silver. Large scale ...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Paperweights Wooden clothespin Faux leather Handstitched, France 1960's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Paperweight Wooden clothespin Faux leather Handstitched, France 1960's. In Black and Red.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Faux Leather

Jacques Adnet Stitched Leather and Silver Pique-Sellier Desk Accessories
By Jacques Adnet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Jaques Adnet leather and silvered metal "pique-sellier" desk accessories. Each cast with riding spur form frames, one with leather wallet form holder the second a tray beneath a ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Clamp Made of Rosewood and Stainless Steal
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant well shaped clamp for holding papers, documents or letters.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

Puiforcat 20th Century Desk Accessories Letter Holder Silver and Wood
By Puiforcat
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Puiforcat Elegant letter holder in silver and wood by Puiforcat 20th century desk accessories, circa 1970 Original good conditions Signed under the base Measures: Heig...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Bronze silver plated stirrup cards holder by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Bronze silver plated stirrup cards holder by Hermès Made in France
Category

Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze