Description
This Rare modernist and avant garden Villeroy & Boch service stainless steel flatware set was made in West Germany in 1971 It is hallmarked on the back of each piece. It was part of a collection that was designed by the duality of Helen Von Both and Frederico Fabbrini and was part of the La Bomba picnic set that is in the permanent collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The flatware was made to be stackable when more settings are put together for all your picnics. This is a rare set and very discontinued. The design was submitted for a US patent in 1971 and was awarded in 1973.
The fork is 7.5" W/L x 1.5" D x 0.5" H. The knife is 7.85" L /W x 1.5" D x 0.25" H. The long spoon is 7.85" L/W x 1.5" D x 1" H as it curves up. The small spoon is 4" L/W x 1.25" D x 0.25" This is a fabulous set and has now become a collectors item.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent showing light signs of age. Total of 11 Forks, Spoons, knives each and 14 tea spoons. 47 pieces.
Origin:
Germany
Creator:
Brand: Villeroy & Boch
Materials & Techniques:
Stainless Steel
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
The fork is 7.5" W/L x 1.5" D x 0.5" H. The knife is 7.85" L /W x 1.5" D x 0.25" H. The long spoon is 7.85" L/W x 1.5" D x 1" H as it curves up. The small spoon is 4" L/W x 1.25" D x 0.25" This is a fabulous set and has now become a collectors item.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent showing light signs of age. Total of 11 Forks, Spoons, knives each and 14 tea spoons. 47 pieces.
Origin:
Germany
Creator:
Brand: Villeroy & Boch
Materials & Techniques:
Stainless Steel
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent showing light signs of age. Total of 11 Forks, Spoons, knives each and 14 tea spoons. 47 pieces.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
7.5 x 1.5 x 1 in
1970s Villeroy & Boch Modernist Flatware Utensils Set - 47 Pieces
Estimate $820-$2,450
Starting Price
$340
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The June Estate Edit I
Jun 05, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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