Gabriella Crespi small brushed and polished brass box signed circa 1970.

Cylindrical box in brushed and polished brass, designed and signed by Gabriella Crespi in the 1970s. Likely intended as a cigarette case, its sleek and perfectly proportioned shape illustrates the minimalist and geometric aesthetic of the designer. Made of brass, it features a lovely patina that highlights the richness of the material and the precision of its lines. The surface of the brass has been carefully restored while maintaining its character, with no dents. Both functional and decorative, this box can be placed on a desk, coffee table, or shelf, embodying the timeless elegance of mid-20th century Italian design. Gabriella Crespi (1922-2017) was an Italian artist and furniture designer. Deeply influenced by the philosophies of Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright, she dedicated herself, from the 1950s onwards, to creating furniture and other objects that perfectly balance aesthetics and sculptural abstraction. Crespi's innovative ideas, characterised by articulated forms responding to the needs of contemporary design and her remarkable ability to transform objects through openings, closures, and changes in functionality, quickly earned her international acclaim.