This iconic table lamp by Gabriella Crespi belongs to her Rising Sun series, one of the designer’s most recognizable bodies of work from the early 1970s. The domed shade is composed of lacquered bamboo paired with a patinated brass structure that reflects Crespi’s interest in surfaces that evolve over time.
"My creations are meant to bring mankind closer to the universe." - Gabriella Crespi
1973
Brass, lacquered bamboo
27.5" H, 18" Dia (70 cm H, 46 cm Dia)
provenance: David Gill Gallery, London | Important Private Collection, California
literature: Les décorateurs des années 60-70, Favardin and Bloch-Champfort, ppg. 148-149
About the Maker:
Gabriella Crespi (1922–2017) was one of Italy’s most distinctive 20th-century designers, known for her ability to blend modernist principles with organic forms and luxurious materials. Based in Milan, Crespi gained international recognition in the 1960s and 1970s for her sculptural furniture and lighting, often incorporating bamboo, brass, and rattan in innovative ways. Her work was favored by collectors and cultural figures alike, and she collaborated with prestigious houses including Dior. Today, her designs are highly sought after, celebrated for their timeless elegance and the unique dialogue they create between nature and design.
