Optical Metal Vase by Atelier des Orfèvres Italy 1970s

• item. vase
• maker. atelier des orfèvres
• period. 1970s
• country. italy
• style. op art, space age
• materials. metal
• color. silver
• dimensions. height 18 cm, diameter 5.5 cm
• condition. very good vintage condition. Light signs of age, small scratches and minor superficial marks consistent with age and use. The upper rim is slightly out of round.
• notes. engraved geometric optical decoration
• reference. 2055

DESIGN CONTEXT

Produced in Italy by Atelier des Orfèvres during the 1970s, this optical metal vase reflects the fascination with geometry and visual experimentation that characterized much of the decade’s decorative design.

The cylindrical body is enhanced by an engraved band of repeating geometric motifs that creates a dynamic optical effect around the surface. The pattern recalls the visual language of Op Art while echoing the futuristic forms associated with Space Age interiors.

Compact yet visually impactful, this optical metal vase works equally well as a decorative object, a small vessel for flowers, or as part of a curated collection of Italian design from the 1960s and 1970s. The contrast between the brushed metal finish and the intricate engraved decoration gives the piece a distinctive graphic character.

Included in our Editors’ Picks collection, this vase stands out for its rare attribution, graphic decoration and unmistakable seventies character. Discover more carefully selected design pieces here: https://natavintage.com/product-category/editors-picks/