{"product_id":"large-rattan-and-brass-handled-tray-in-the-style-of-gabriella-crespi-italy-c-1970s","title":"Large Rattan and Brass Handled Tray, in the Style of Gabriella Crespi, Italy, c.1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Handled Rectangle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA squared basket in rattan and woven wicker, banded and rimmed in polished brass, with a pair of upright brass loop handles. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The braided band around the body and the substantial brass handles lift it above the plainer baskets of the period — it reads as a centrepiece rather than simply storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the mid-century Italian tradition of pairing woven natural fibre with brass, associated with Gabriella Crespi. Unsigned, as is usual for this workshop production. Works as a fruit bowl, a centrepiece, or on a console to hold odds and ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourced in\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rome \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra: \u003c\/strong\u003ec.1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eRattan, woven wicker, brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eW 31 × D 25 × H 12 cm (including handles)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unattributed; in the style of Gabriella Crespi \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition. Brass shows a warm polish with light patina. Wear consistent with age and use. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louise Buson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65435001717085,"sku":null,"price":439.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0810\/0957\/files\/IMG_0254.jpg?v=1785654770","url":"https:\/\/buson.com.au\/products\/large-rattan-and-brass-handled-tray-in-the-style-of-gabriella-crespi-italy-c-1970s","provider":"Roberta Buson","version":"1.0","type":"link"}