Gelato Spoon Set

A set of six gelato spoons from the 1960s, defined by a long, slender handle and a shallow, slightly elongated surface designed for frozen desserts. The form is narrow and precise, suited to smaller, low gelato cups traditionally used in Italy, where each spoonful is measured rather than scooped. Made in alpacca—also known as nickel silver—the material has a soft, muted sheen that sits between silver and steel, with a weight that feels balanced in hand.

Produced in Italy during a period when even everyday utensils were designed with intention, these spoons reflect a culture where eating gelato was a small, repeated ritual—often standing at a counter or seated briefly at a café. Alpacca, widely used at the time for its durability and resemblance to silver, offered a practical alternative without sacrificing presence. Today, they carry that same sensibility—objects tied to a specific way of using them, where design quietly shapes the experience.