Space Age Italian Painted Metal Envelope and Ticket Holder, 1970s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

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This elegant and sophisticated envelope and ticket holder is designed in the Space Age style. It is crafted by hot-molding an iron plate and shaping it into pleasing, practical, tapering angles. To complete its unique aesthetic, the object has been finished with a vibrant red, heat-cured paint. This piece was produced between 1970 and 1974 in a well-equipped and innovative workshop in the province of Milan, Italy. The artisans of that era, eager to push beyond the boundaries of traditional materials, rediscovered iron—a once-forgotten, humble material with limitless possibilities for craftsmanship. Due to its extraordinary versatility, iron enabled them to create elegant, extravagant, and modern products, rewriting the rules of contemporary design in the 1970s. from their inventive minds and skilled hands emerged a variety of objects, including lamps, chairs, tables, coffee tables, umbrella stands, and more. The design of the envelope holder is inspired by the "Space Age" style, a design trend that emerged at the dawn of the space era, commonly traced back to the launch of Sputnik in October 1957, and continued into the 1970s. This style is characterized by simple, sharp, spherical, undulating, and flowing forms. The design of this period embraced a wide range of styles and movements, favoring roundness, freedom of form and movement, lightness, and simplicity. Objects from this era often feature clean, geometric volumes that definitively break from the rationalist tradition. Our envelope holder (which can also be used as a ticket holder, card holder, or for other purposes) will express its bold aesthetic most effectively when placed on a desk, with its eccentric shape and vibrant color standing out. The item is in good condition. Measurements: length 17 cm, depth 8 cm, height 14 cm.
For all our shipments, we use special packaging materials (wooden crates, styrofoam, etc.) to ensure maximum protection and safety of the items.

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Design Period	1970 to 1979
Year	1970
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Style	Space Age
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	QRS-2043786
Materials	Iron
Color	Red
Width	17 cm 17 cm
Depth	8 cm 8 cm
Height	14 cm 14 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
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Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.