For all my mid-century lovers out there! This timeless piece is a vintage Perugina “Serie Rose” tin that once held hard candies and sugared treats. It’s the kind of object that feels instantly nostalgic.
The lid itself is a work of art: a bouquet of crimson roses, pale pinks, and warm cream blooms arranged in a porcelain vase, set against a gentle blue curtain backdrop. This floral style is quintessential mid-century Italian illustration; romantic, beautifully sentimental, and intentionally crafted to make the confection inside feel like a small gift before it was ever opened.
The back tells its own story. Printed in four different languages, the phrase “Le migliori caramelle — The best hard candies” actually speaks to Italy’s post-war export era, when Perugina was beginning to share its sweets to the world. The logo, typography, and original price label place this tin firmly in the 1950s–1960s, making it a true mid-century collectible. Its patina is lovely: light wear, gentle scuffing, and the kind of soft aging that only adds charm to a piece that has clearly lived a long, sweet life.
Use it for your keepsakes, jewelry, handwritten notes, old photographs… or simply let it sit as a beautiful accent on a vanity, nightstand, or bookshelf. It’s a piece that holds both history and heart — and brings a lovely touch of Italy into any space.
Vintage Perugina “Serie Rose” candy tin
Likely produced: 1950s–1960s (mid-century)
Original floral illustration on lid
Gold-tone back with multilingual labeling + original price mark
Found in: Italy
Condition: gently worn with age (beautiful mid-century patina)
Dimensions:
• Length: 7.25 in
• Width: 6 in
• Depth: 2 in
Shipping or Local Pickup available
For all my mid-century lovers out there! This timeless piece is a vintage Perugina “Serie Rose” tin that once held hard candies and sugared treats. It’s the kind of object that feels instantly nostalgic.
The lid itself is a work of art: a bouquet of crimson roses, pale pinks, and warm cream blooms arranged in a porcelain vase, set against a gentle blue curtain backdrop. This floral style is quintessential mid-century Italian illustration; romantic, beautifully sentimental, and intentionally crafted to make the confection inside feel like a small gift before it was ever opened.
The back tells its own story. Printed in four different languages, the phrase “Le migliori caramelle — The best hard candies” actually speaks to Italy’s post-war export era, when Perugina was beginning to share its sweets to the world. The logo, typography, and original price label place this tin firmly in the 1950s–1960s, making it a true mid-century collectible. Its patina is lovely: light wear, gentle scuffing, and the kind of soft aging that only adds charm to a piece that has clearly lived a long, sweet life.
Use it for your keepsakes, jewelry, handwritten notes, old photographs… or simply let it sit as a beautiful accent on a vanity, nightstand, or bookshelf. It’s a piece that holds both history and heart — and brings a lovely touch of Italy into any space.
Vintage Perugina “Serie Rose” candy tin
Likely produced: 1950s–1960s (mid-century)
Original floral illustration on lid
Gold-tone back with multilingual labeling + original price mark
Found in: Italy
Condition: gently worn with age (beautiful mid-century patina)
Dimensions:
• Length: 7.25 in
• Width: 6 in
• Depth: 2 in
Shipping or Local Pickup available
