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Italian 1970s ceramic and brass pocket vide-poche/cathall. Signed Tomasso Barbi

Creator: Tomasso Barbi
Offered by: Valerie Wade

Description
26cm diameter x 6cm high

Chic large ashtray or vide-poche in speckled swirled cream ceramic with brass centre by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Signed Tommaso Barbi's to the base alongside original label. Attractive as a standalone piece but also useful for keys, cards or coins or as a desk or dressing-table accessory.

Tommaso Barbi (1944–2015) was a renowned Italian artist and designer famous for his sculptural lighting, furniture, and interior items created during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. His work famously blended functional design with organic, nature-inspired shapes.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1950-1979
Creation Date:	1970's
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	AMS1653
Incollect Reference #:	878355

Dimensions

H.	2.36 in;	Diam.	10.24 in;
H.	6 cm;	Diam.	26 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in the heart of Chelsea at 108 Fulham Road, Valerie Wade offers an unpredictable showroom experience blending Hollywood glamour, Art Deco, and mid-century Modernism curated by a former London Sunday Times Magazine fashion editor. Serving interior decorators, architects, and international clients for decades with unique furnishings and signature English-crafted bespoke lighting, the gallery can be reached directly at info@valeriewade.com or by phone at +44 (0)20 7225 1414.