Description
This box captures the glamorous, material-rich taste of 1970s Italian design, when semi-precious stones such as onyx were paired with brass to create refined accessories for the modern interior.
It is built from panels of green onyx — translucent and beautifully veined in shades of sage green, cream, amber and rust-red — framed and hinged in brass. The lid lifts on a brass hinge to reveal a smooth onyx interior with a brass rim, and each panel shows the unique banding of the natural stone, so that no two sides are alike. The box is raised on small feet.
Design & Function
Conceived as a lidded box, it is ideal as a cigarette box, a jewellery or trinket box, or a catch-all for small objects on a desk, console or dressing table. The brass-hinged lid opens and closes smoothly, while the weight of the stone gives it a reassuring, luxurious presence.
Beyond its function, it is a glamorous decorative accent that brings the natural beauty of onyx into the interior.
Materials & Aesthetic
The appeal lies in the pairing of translucent green onyx and warm brass — a signature combination of 1970s Italian design. The stone's natural banding, with its veils of green, honey and red, catches the light and makes each example one of a kind, while the brass mounts add warmth and a jewel-like, finished quality.
The onyx retains its natural polish, with the veining, inclusions and subtle variations inherent to the stone.
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SILVER Seller in Bari, Italy
