Rare Vintage 1970s Telcer Flower Telephone 18K Gold Plated – Made in Italy

Rare and highly decorative vintage flower-shaped telephone by Telcer, Italy, dating from the 1970s. An iconic and unusual Italian design piece featuring elegant 18K gold-plated details and striking Mid-Century styling.

Designed in the shape of a flower/sunflower, this sculptural telephone is both a functional object and an impressive collector’s item. The flower itself functions as the telephone body, with the center acting as the speaker and the flower bud serving as the handset. All parts appear original, including the manufacturer’s label marked:

“Gold Plated – 18K

Telcer Telefonia S.a.s.

Cernusco S/N (MI)

Made in Italy”

Manufactured by the Italian company Telcer in Cernusco Sul Naviglio (Milan), a company known for elegant and innovative telecommunication products and decorative telephones during the second half of the 20th century. This model is an excellent example of the playful and imaginative Italian design of the era.

A fantastic interior statement piece and a must-have for collectors of retro telephones, Mid-Century design, Italian décor, and unusual vintage objects.

Manufacturer: Telcer

Country of manufacture: Italy

Style: Mid-Century / Italian Retro

Period: 1970s

Material: Gold-plated metal and plastic components

Colour: Gold

Measurements:

Height: approx. 46–48 cm

Width: 28 cm

Depth: 20 cm

Condition:

Good vintage condition with age-related wear, patina and minor signs of use consistent with age. Untested and sold as decorative/collector’s item.