“Mars” Vase by Lino Sabattini for Christofle, Gallia Collection

France, circa 1956–1959

Rare “Mars” vase, designed by Lino Sabattini for Christofle as part of the famous Gallia Collection, one of the most significant series dedicated to the renewal of European silverware design in the postwar period.

Crafted from silver-plated metal, the vase features a distinctive, perfectly spherical shape, characterized by precisely spaced circular openings that transform the object into a sculptural composition with a strong modernist flair. The design fully reflects the formal exploration pursued by Sabattini during his pivotal period of collaboration with the French fashion house, marking one of the most innovative moments in the dialogue between Italian design and French craftsmanship in the 20th century.

The “Mars” model is one of the most iconic expressions of Sabattini’s design language in the 1950s, a period during which the designer made a decisive contribution to the aesthetic renewal of the historic Gallia line, bringing fine jewelry closer to a new vision of contemporary design.