Vintage Italian Ceramic Fruit Set (c.1980s) | Apple, Lemon & Banana

Vintage Italian ceramic fruit with a high-gloss glaze and strong, saturated colour is that perfect pop of vibrant fun in your styling game.

A simple way to add contrast and shape to a neutral space — particularly effective in kitchens, on open shelving, or styled on a stack of books.

A set of Italian-made ceramic fruit, produced in the late 20th century and finished with a bright, reflective glaze.

Each piece is moulded and hand-painted, with subtle variation in tone and surface that gives them more depth than modern reproductions.

Originally made as decorative tabletop objects, they remain highly usable for styling — adding colour without clutter. We love to move them around and have fun with objects like this!

DETAILS

• Origin: Italy

• Era: Late 20th century (c.1980s)

• Material: Glazed ceramic

• Finish: High-gloss

Dimensions:

• Banana: 19 cm long × 5 cm wide

• Red apple: 8 cm high × 9 cm wide

• Green apple: 8 cm high × 9 cm wide

• Lemon: 9 cm high × 8 cm wide

• Sold as a set

CONDITION

Good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age. No major chips or cracks noted.

HOW TO STYLE

• On a kitchen bench to add colour and contrast

• On open shelving layered with ceramics or books

• As a simple centrepiece grouped or spaced