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1970s Brass 5-Piece Sphere/Orb of Stacked Bowls/Ashtrays by Tommaso Barbi, Italy

Name: 1970s Brass 5-Piece Sphere/Orb of Stacked Bowls/Ashtrays by Tommaso Barbi, Italy
Brand: Tommaso Barbi
Rating: 5 (12 reviews)

$1,500per set

£1,123.86per set

€1,310per set

CA$2,111.28per set

A$2,149.06per set

CHF 1,223.29per set

MX$25,940.77per set

NOK 14,264.19per set

SEK 14,436.18per set

DKK 9,793.02per set

About the Item

1970s polished brass 5-piece sphere/orb of stacked bowls/ashtrays by Tommaso Barbi, Italy By: Tommaso Barbi Material: copper, brass, metal, zinc Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, polished Dimensions: 5.5 in x 5 in Date: mid-20th century, circa 1970 Style: Space Age, Mid-Century Modern Place of origin: Italy Formed as a perfect sphere when closed, this polished brass object by Italian designer Tommaso Barbi reflects the fascination with modularity and sculptural geometry that characterized the Space Age aesthetic of the 1970s. Conceived as a set of five individual elements, the orb unfolds into stacked bowls that may serve as decorative vessels or ashtrays, each section echoing the curvature of the whole and reinforcing the sense of continuity in its design. The smooth reflective surfaces highlight the material’s inherent warmth, while the precision of the casting and polished finish underscore the balance between functionality and visual impact. In this piece, the dialogue between unity and separability illustrates a philosophy attuned to the modernist ideals of adaptability and formal purity. Both object and sculpture, it captures the interplay of practicality and futurist vision that defined mid-century Italian design.

Creator:
Tommaso Barbi (Author)
Dimensions:
Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Diameter: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 5
Style:
Space Age (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Copper,Metal,Zinc,Cast,Metalwork,Molded,Polished
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1970
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
North Miami, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU8678246870322

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