Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Manufacturer’s catalog for Danese Milano showcasing the production work (produzione) from the years 1957-1971. Co-founded by Bruno Danese in 1957, the eponymous company quickly becam...

Fascinating travertine smoking set designed by the great Enzo Mari in the 1970s, of fine Italian manufacture. The brass hallmark is present. The set is entirely made of elegant light travertine and brass. There are four pieces: the ashtray, square in shape with a central ashtray hole and two grooves on the edges for placing cigarettes. A rectangular brass profiled box, useful for storing cigarettes or cigars. On the upper side are travertine-worked lines, which intersect and create a truly elegant effect. The lighter also has a square shape, with a line, and has the ignition mechanism made entirely of brass. Finally, the set is completed by a splendid square-shaped photo holder, also made of travertine with the usual lines that decorate the whole set. Centrally there is a hollowed out circle in which to place the photograph. The set is suitable for very large smoking areas...

Enzo Mari 16 Pesci resin puzzle for Danese Milano, circa 1970's. Original production - later production runs were made of wood, not the "wood look" resin as i...

Collection of ephemera from the file of an Italian architect. It includes two signed letters by Bruno Danese. Postcard set, glossy photos of work by Bruno Munari and Enzo Mari. Multi...

First 1970s edition, polyurethane made to look like wood, made in 1973 by Danese. Marked Danese Milano Made in Italy on one of the pieces.

A children's toy that was ahead of its time. Not a device or a phone to stare at for hours. Unlimited choices and hours of fun. Made of expandable resin and complete with box, cir...