A rare and highly collectible lidded vessel by the celebrated Italian designer Gabriella Crespi, dating from circa 1970. Crafted in rich, transparent brown acrylic with contrasting silver-tone metal, the piece captures the sophisticated use of materials and strong sculptural forms for which Crespi’s work has become internationally renowned.The warm brown acrylic is particularly striking, allowing light to pass through the material while giving the piece a wonderful depth and richness of colour. This is beautifully offset by the cool silver-tone metal detailing, creating an elegant contrast between transparency, colour and polished metal. The fitted lid completes the design, giving the vessel a strong architectural quality while retaining a sense of lightness.Both decorative and functional, it could be used in a number of ways: as a small storage vessel for jewellery, keys or personal objects, or simply displayed as a sculptural piece on a console, coffee table, desk or sideboard.Importantly, the piece bears the original engraved Gabriella Crespi inscription, confirming its authenticity and making it particularly appealing to collectors of her work.Gabriella Crespi is regarded as one of the most important and sought-after Italian female designers of the 20th century. Her work is admired worldwide for its distinctive combination of luxurious materials, exceptional craftsmanship and bold yet refined design. Original pieces from the 1970s are increasingly difficult to source, with unusual smaller objects such as this being particularly desirable.An exceptionally rare and beautiful example of authentic Gabriella Crespi design, this lidded vessel has all the qualities collectors look for: originality, provenance, versatility and unmistakable presence. A wonderful opportunity to acquire a genuine piece by one of Italy’s most celebrated designers.

Origin Italy Circa 1970 21 cm Diameter 8 cm Height