Gucci Display Case, Italy, 1960s
About the Item
- Creator:Gucci (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 82.29 in (209 cm)Depth: 32.29 in (82 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1954334048112
Gucci
Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.
Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.
At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)
In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.
In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.
Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.
Find vintage Gucci clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Gucci Display Cabinet, 1960sBy GucciLocated in London, GBA beautiful display cabinet by Gucci in bird's-eye maple with Perspex shelves and brass profiling with Gucci logo encasedCategory
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Shelves
MaterialsBrass
- Italian Brass Bar Cart, 1960sLocated in London, GBMid-century bar cart, circa 1960, Italy. Brass and two smoked glass shelves.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
MaterialsBrass
- Original Italian Picture Frame, 1960sLocated in London, GBAn elegant picture frame highly decorative with brown and ivory zebra stripes. It can be used horizontally and vertically. Italy 1960s.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
MaterialsPlastic, Wood
- Italian Gold Plated Chandelier, 1960sLocated in London, GBElegant Chandelier in gold plate adorned with three white leaves in Murano glass. Italy 1960s.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGold Plate
- Italian Picture Frames, Circa 1960sBy Willy RizzoLocated in London, GBAn elegant set of three pictures frames in burl veneer in the style of Willy Rizzo. Completely hand made impregnated with the highest quality wax oil. I...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
MaterialsBurl
- Faux Tortoise Tray, Italy 1960sLocated in London, GBLarge faux tortoise tray with brass handles, Italy 1960s, In excellent vintage conditionCategory
Vintage 1960s Italian Tableware
MaterialsBrass
- 1960s backlit display case with mirrored shelvesLocated in Premariacco, IT1960s display case of elavated Italian workmanship and quality, featuring three large, spacious doors with mirrored center shelves. It features two shelves in the right compartment ...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of display cases, Italy 1930 – 40Located in Roma, RMPair of display cases, Italy 1930 – 40 Single display case dimensions 154 W x 183 H x 77 D cm 2 units availableCategory
Vintage 1930s Italian Vitrines
MaterialsMetal
- New Unique Display Case / VitrineBy Europa AntiquesLocated in Madrid, ESNew unique display case Textured gold leaf interior, high gloss red Opal structure. Dimensions: 134 x 58 x 170 cm 52.8 x 22.8 x 66.9 in External Structure: Resin reinforced with fi...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vitrines
MaterialsResin
- New Unique Display Case / VitrineBy Europa AntiquesLocated in Madrid, ESNew unique display case. Textured gold leaf interior, high gloss red Opal structure. Dimensions: 73 x 63 x 198 cm 28.7 x 24.8 x 78 in. External structure: resin reinforced with fib...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vitrines
MaterialsResin
- ZAGAS Statera Display CaseLocated in Paredes, PortoThis contemporary display case is created with simplicity and longevity in mind. With two fluted glass doors and four shelves.Category
2010s Portuguese Vitrines
MaterialsStainless Steel
- ZAGAS Everest Display CaseLocated in Paredes, PortoThis modern storage design works effortlessly in any setting. Crafted for durability, functionality and beauty, the Everest Display Cabinet offers contemporary options for displaying...Category
2010s Portuguese Vitrines
MaterialsIron
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Explore a Century of Gucci Fashion in London
The iconic Italian label’s traveling exhibition has just arrived in London.
The Stories behind the Most Famous Luxury Fashion Logos
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.