Space Age Ceramic Box Ceramfata Elcarlos, Italy 1970s

• item. ceramic box with lid
• designer. elcarlos
• manufacturer. ceramfata
• period. 1970s
• country. italy
• style. modernist, space age
• materials. ceramic
• color. ivory, brown
• dimensions. width 22 cm, depth 22 cm, height 18.5 cm
• condition. good vintage condition. Signs of age and use consistent with time. Small chips and more visible wear are present on the interior areas of both the lid and container, mainly where the two elements come into contact and largely concealed when the box is closed.
• notes. original “Designer Elcarlos” label present.
• reference. 2059

DESIGN CONTEXT

This space age ceramic box was produced by Ceramfata in Italy during the 1970s and reflects the playful experimentation that characterised much of the country’s decorative design during the period. Known for its production of sculptural household objects and ceramic accessories, Ceramfata developed a distinctive visual language that combined functionality with expressive form.

The space age ceramic box features a softly rounded ivory base paired with a glossy dark brown lid whose biomorphic profile creates a strong visual contrast. The organic shape of the upper element recalls the futuristic and sculptural tendencies associated with Italian Space Age design, transforming an everyday object into a decorative centrepiece.

Retaining its original “Designer Elcarlos” label, this space age ceramic box stands out for its unusual proportions, material quality and sculptural presence. Whether displayed on a sideboard, coffee table or shelving unit, it functions equally well as a storage vessel and as a collectible example of Italian ceramic design from the 1970s.

Included in our Space Age Icons collection, this piece reflects the experimental spirit and organic futurism that made Italian design of the seventies so distinctive. Discover more iconic Space Age designs here:

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