Container with Plate, red, ceramics, Italy, 1980s.
171 PLN
190 PLN
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This Italian ceramic container from the 1980s is a quintessential example of postmodern design, echoing the playful spirit of pop-art and Italy’s bold approach to color and form. The set consists of a lidded container (12 cm in diameter, 11 cm high) made from smooth, high-gloss glazed ceramic, accompanied by a matching underplate (13 cm in diameter) stylized as a leaf with undulating edges and subtle brownish accents along the rim. The lid features a looped handle, reminiscent of a tomato stem, while the vivid red and segmented, organic sculpting provide a distinctive silhouette. The entire piece is preserved in very good vintage condition, with only a minor, professionally retouched chip on the underside of the plate hinting at its age. The container seems to narrate the essence of the 1980s—a decade when Italian designers embraced pop culture motifs and bold colors with confidence. Its organic shapes, whimsical tomato and leaf motif, and lustrous glaze reflect the Memphis movement’s exuberance and postmodern delight in experimentation. This object speaks of a lighthearted approach to the everyday and a celebration of small rituals: its vivid hues and sculptural lines capture the Italian sense of design that transforms utilitarian items into domestic sculptures. This ceramic set can be used to serve jams, preserves, condiments, or as a unique sugar bowl for breakfast tables. It would work well against light, minimalist surfaces, paired with green-toned glassware or sleek, contemporary kitchen accessories. The set brings a vibrant accent to eclectic, collector-inspired, or Italian postmodern interiors of the 1980s, and could be paired with geometric-patterned porcelain or colorful Murano glass. The listed price refers to a single piece.
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Height11 cm
Length12 cm
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Length12 cm
Height11 cm
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