• Overhead view of the Gucci place card holders nestled in plum satin, each silver tone duck head with finely chased feathers and a gilt beak on a round base
  • Low angle view of the duck head place card holders in the box, sunlight catching the feather texture below the Gucci Italy lid lining
  • Angled view of the open Gucci box on travertine, eight duck heads in two staggered rows with polished collars and gilt bills
  • Set of eight Gucci duck head place card holders in their original burgundy presentation box, the cream satin lid stamped Gucci Italy, on a travertine table
  • Single Gucci duck head place card holder standing upright on travertine, the open gilt beak and engraved plumage in focus with the box behind
  • Close up of a gilt duck bill stamped GUCCI ITALY, the slotted beak designed to hold a name card
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Overhead view of the Gucci place card holders nestled in plum satin, each silver tone duck head with finely chased feathers and a gilt beak on a round base
Low angle view of the duck head place card holders in the box, sunlight catching the feather texture below the Gucci Italy lid lining
Angled view of the open Gucci box on travertine, eight duck heads in two staggered rows with polished collars and gilt bills
Set of eight Gucci duck head place card holders in their original burgundy presentation box, the cream satin lid stamped Gucci Italy, on a travertine table
Single Gucci duck head place card holder standing upright on travertine, the open gilt beak and engraved plumage in focus with the box behind
Close up of a gilt duck bill stamped GUCCI ITALY, the slotted beak designed to hold a name card

Gucci Duck Name Card Place Holders – Set of 8

$2,290.00
$2,290.00
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Found in Germany

An exceptionally charming and rare set of eight vintage Gucci dining card holders, each modeled as a sculptural duck head and presented together in its original fitted Gucci box. Designed to hold place cards at the table, the set transforms one of entertaining's smallest details into something distinctly memorable.

Each holder features a beautifully modeled duck's head with textured silver-toned plumage and a contrasting gilt beak. The heads rise from cylindrical silver-toned bases, giving each piece enough weight and presence to sit confidently at an individual place setting. Viewed together, the repetition of the eight sculptural forms creates an especially striking tablescape.

The complete set is housed in its original presentation case, with each holder nestled into a fitted satin-lined interior beneath the Gucci signature. The survival of the original box adds considerably to the appeal for collectors and makes the set particularly suitable for gifting.

Gucci's connection to equestrian and sporting imagery runs deeply through the House's history, while its vintage lifestyle collections extended into games, leisure accessories, and décor during the 1970s and 1980s. These card holders capture that combination of sporting references, Italian craftsmanship, and a sense of humor particularly well.

Although intended for place cards, their usefulness extends beyond formal dining. Use them to label dishes on a buffet or cheese board, identify cocktails at a tasting, hold tiny photographs, or mark objects within a cabinet of curiosities.

Collectors Notes

Place-card holders are one of those objects no one strictly needs—which is precisely why the good ones are so much fun to collect. These make even a simple dinner feel considered. Outside of dinner parties, use them for handwritten labels on a bar, cheese board, or buffet. We especially love that all eight have remained together with their original Gucci box.

They're a fitting addition to our Vintage Gucci collection, and a charming Wedding Gifts pick.
Dimensions

2.75"
Shipping

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Overhead view of the Gucci place card holders nestled in plum satin, each silver tone duck head with finely chased feathers and a gilt beak on a round base
Low angle view of the duck head place card holders in the box, sunlight catching the feather texture below the Gucci Italy lid lining
Angled view of the open Gucci box on travertine, eight duck heads in two staggered rows with polished collars and gilt bills
Set of eight Gucci duck head place card holders in their original burgundy presentation box, the cream satin lid stamped Gucci Italy, on a travertine table
Single Gucci duck head place card holder standing upright on travertine, the open gilt beak and engraved plumage in focus with the box behind
Close up of a gilt duck bill stamped GUCCI ITALY, the slotted beak designed to hold a name card
Collectors Gene | Cameron Ross Steiner

Who Are You Buying From?

Every object here has a journey before it ever reaches you. I've spent years seeking these pieces out, in back rooms of old ateliers, from families who've inherited more than they can keep, through dealers I've come to trust, in conversations with people who still work with their hands, because I've always believed the things we choose to live with should carry something true. What began as a private obsession became a devotion, one I now share with my wife and daughter, who remind me daily that the best collections are the ones built to be passed down, not simply owned. What you're holding isn't just an object. You're inheriting its story, and becoming part of its next chapter.

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