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Vintage "Mela" Aluminum Ice Bucket Attributed to Ettore Sottsass

$750
£571.39
€658.83
CA$1,049.61
A$1,172.76
CHF 613.49
MX$14,381.85
NOK 7,839.18
SEK 7,433.62
DKK 4,917.20
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Mid-Century Italian Modern "mela" ("apple" in English) ice bucket attributed to Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel (1953, Italy). Composed of pale rose gold anodized aluminum with a gold tinted interior and brass-color stem, which serves as the handle for removing the top. Aluminum has been newly polished but shows wear (scuffs, oxidation lines/discoloration, as shown). Overall, good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Interior is in very good shape with only a few light scratches present. Unmarked. Smaller size available separately. H: 8.75" (5" without lid) x Diameter: 7.38".
  • Attributed to:
    Ettore Sottsass (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Diameter: 7.38 in (18.75 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Aluminum,Anodized
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1953
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Aluminum has been newly polished but shows wear (scuffs, oxidation lines/discoloration, as shown). Overall, good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Interior is in very good shape with only a few light scratches present.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: IBA281stDibs: LU1444231699502

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