{"product_id":"ic-design-antonio-vitali-walnut-snail","title":"Antonio Vitali Walnut Snail by IC Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Vitali Snail in solid walnut: a hand-sized snail by the Swiss toy designer, re-edited by IC Design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis snail is part of IC Design’s re-edition of Antonio Vitali’s wooden animals. It is carved in walnut to Vitali’s smooth, rounded design and measures 3.7\" × 1.4\" × 1.6\". The series as a licensed re-edition of Vitali’s work in solid walnut and maple, made in Italy and Germany with the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, NikiTiki of Tokyo and the painter Resly Reis, Vitali’s life companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Vitali (1909–2008) was a Swiss toy designer known for sculpted, rounded handmade wooden toys. Besides his own workshops in Zurich, Sornico and New York, he worked with Creative Playthings, Naef, Ravensburger and NikiTiki. According to IC Design, Vitali designed the snail in 1949.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e IC Design (Zurich)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antonio Vitali Snail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antonio Vitali, 1949 (icdesign.ch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7\" × 1.4\" × 1.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Licensed re-edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy and Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e IC-AV-SC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Antonio Vitali (1949)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy and Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicensed re-edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelves, desks, nurseries (as decor) and collections of modern design. Also from IC Design: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ic-design-antonio-vitali-rocking-ducks\"\u003eAntonio Vitali 2 Rocking Ducks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ic-design-antonio-vitali-walnut-fox\"\u003eAntonio Vitali Fox\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ic-design-antonio-vitali-maple-goose\"\u003eAntonio Vitali Goose\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs it within a day or two: it ships in 2–3 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoppers looking for a mass-produced lookalike: this is a licensed IC Design edition, and the details reflect that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009. IC Design is the Zurich company behind licensed re-editions of 20th-century artist and designer objects, made with museums, estates and foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur advice: dust with a soft, dry cloth, keep it dry and out of strong sun so the wood keeps its tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big is the Antonio Vitali Snail?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.7\" × 1.4\" × 1.6\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Antonio Vitali Snail made of?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid walnut. Made in Italy and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the Antonio Vitali Snail a children’s toy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe sell it as a design object. Keep it out of reach of young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for the Antonio Vitali Snail?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur advice: dust with a soft, dry cloth, keep it dry and out of strong sun so the wood keeps its tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow fast does the Antonio Vitali Snail ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting \u0026amp; trade orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying several as gifts, or for a shop, museum store or interior project? Contact us for quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing for design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior designers, architects, contractors and builders can apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on IC Design and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and free catalogs and finish swatches. Applying takes about three minutes; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day. Furnishing a hotel suite, a children’s space or a shop display? Contact us with items and quantities and we’ll confirm availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. 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