A particularly rare and beautifully proportioned piece by Gabriella Crespi, this silver-toned metal cachepot dates from circa 1970 and is a wonderful example of the celebrated Italian designer’s distinctive approach to decorative objects.

The rounded vessel is raised on an elegant tripod base, with three finely detailed feet giving the piece an almost sculptural quality. The simplicity of the bowl itself contrasts beautifully with the more decorative form of the legs, creating a design that feels refined, unusual and unmistakably Italian. The silver-toned metal catches and reflects the light wonderfully, giving the piece considerable presence despite its relatively compact scale.

The base bears the Gabriella Crespi inscription, an important detail confirming its designer provenance. The interior retains the natural patina, surface variation and signs of use that one would hope to find on an authentic piece dating from around 1970. Rather than detracting from it, this honest wear adds character and provides a wonderful sense of the object’s age and history.

Although conceived as a cachepot or decorative vessel, it is an exceptionally versatile piece. It could be used as a striking centrepiece, a place for keys and everyday objects on a console or hall table, or simply displayed as an important piece of 20th-century Italian design. It would sit equally well within a mid-century interior or as a contrasting object in a contemporary setting.

Original Gabriella Crespi pieces have become increasingly sought after by collectors internationally, and unusual examples such as this are particularly difficult to source. Acquired is delighted to offer this rare silver-toned metal piece — a highly decorative, functional and genuinely collectible example of Crespi’s work from one of the most celebrated periods of her career.

Origin Italy Circa 1971 Diameter 22 cm Height 10 cm