Gallia-Christofle Como

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Iconic silver plated tea and coffee set by Christofle circa 1960

Created by Lino Sabattini in 1957

Comprising : 1 Coffee Pot H : 8.4″

1 Tea Pot L : 12″

1 Creamer H : 4.7″

1 Sugar Bowl H : 4.3″

1 Serving Tray L : 19.5″ W : 12″

All the pieces stamped Gallia-Christofle Italy and Gallia-Christofle France for the serving tray

Handles wrapped with rattan and plastic

” Como ” is the most famous ansd successful creation of Lino Sabattini. The coldness of the design is softened by the combination of warmer materials like rattan and plastic

Good condition ( a few minor scratches consistant with age on the serving tray)

SKU: 3 09 AD Category: Sold

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Christofle launches the ” Formes Nouvelles “collection in 1957, an avant-garde collection bringing together the creations of Gio Ponti, Tapio Wirkkala and Lino Sabattini; Christofle published the catalog entitled ” Formes Nouvelles ” in 1959, the great majority of objects presented are due to Lino Sabattini.

Lino Sabattini is an Italian goldsmith, a pupil of Gio Ponti. He’s one of the greatest italian designer of th XX° century. He is director of the Christofle’s creative workshop in Milan from 1956 to 1963. he draw , in particular, a large part of the ” Formes Nouvelles ” line of which the ” Como ” set, very sought after and appreciated by collectors

Litt : ” Christofle 150 ans d’Art et de Rêve ” page 42 for the same model

Gallia-Christofle Como

Gallia-Christofle Como

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