Modern Design 
30 March 2008
Modern Design 
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Gabriella Crespi

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Italy, c. 1970
brass over wood 37½ h × 25¾ w × 25½ d in (95 × 65 × 65 cm)
estimate: $15,000–20,000
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Design features two extending tabletops that measure 61.5 inches in width when fully extended. Interior door on reverse conceals one adjustable shelf. Signature and artist's cipher to applied label: [Gabriella Crespi].

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Gabriella Crespi 1922–2017

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An icon of Italian mid-century design, Gabriella Crespi left her mark on the world both through her poetic, sculptural designs and her ethereal persona. A unique duality exists in her work combining geometric forms with sensuous lines that exude glamour while still remaining humble. Her designs are marked by fine craftsmanship, created by a skilled Milanese work force with whom Crespi worked closely with, in a range of materials including brass, bronze, glass, bamboo, and Lucite. Many of her most popular designs are unique and were released in small quantities making her pieces highly sought after.

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Tavolo 2000 (from the Plurimi series)

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