1993 Afra and Tobia Scarpa Cartoccio Sterling Silver Vase (4.5in/11cm)

1993 Afra and Tobia Scarpa Cartoccio Sterling Silver Vase (4.5in/11cm)From the archive and never to be reproduced, the 1993 Cartoccio vase by San Lorenzo captures a singular moment in Italian design. Defined by its crumpled, folded silhouetteevoking a sheet of metal gathered and drawn upwardits hammered surface animates the silver with shifting light and shadow. Developed through Ciro Cacchiones collaboration with Afra and Tobia Scarpa, the husband and wife duo renowned for their rigorous material sensibility, the piece

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The openwork stitched border is finished in brightly coloured threads that bring a sense of playful sophistication to any dining table

which are sculpted in wax

The 'T' bookends in polished and patinated brass are newly cast in an organic shape designed by Carl Auböck II in 1948

sterling silver collar and signature on the cap that traces it back to Mappin & Webb

is still handmade by a small team of artisans in the brand’s historic workshop in Birmingham

available here in a set of three

1920s vintage silver and a high-quality red enamelled handle complements the magnifying glass which takes this charming utensil to new contemporary heights

perfect for home bar displays

these plates are a cheerful

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handcrafted at the most prestigious heritage workshops in Italy