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Joe Colombo, “Biglia” jewelry box in steel and glass in Italian postmodern style, 1970
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Designed by Joe Colombo and produced by Arnolfo di Cambio in the early 1970s, the "Biglia" box is a refined example of material experimentation and functional design. The object reflects Colombo's modular and futuristic vision, where each element was conceived as part of a coherent system for contemporary living: compact, essential, and technically advanced. The base is made of amethyst-colored crystal with perfectly balanced proportions, while the curved and sliding lid in polished stainless steel creates an elegant dialogue between transparency and reflection, warmth and coolness, organic and industrial. The exceptional construction quality, characteristic of Arnolfo di Cambio's production, is evident in the impeccable polishing of the crystal and the precision of the metal, which transform a simple container into a luminous micro-sculpture. Signed "Joe Colombo" and labeled Arnolfo di Cambio, the Biglia represents a rare synthesis of function and sculpture within 1970s Italian design, a testament to Colombo's visionary aesthetic and the artisanal excellence of the Tuscan manufacture. In excellent condition, with slight signs of age on the steel.
Product Name: "Biglia" Box by Joe Colombo for Arnolfo di Cambio, Italy, 1970s
Designer: Joe Colombo
Year of Design: Early 1970s
Style: Experimental Italian design of the 1970s, futuristic and organic language.
Main Materials: Amethyst-colored blown crystal; mirror-polished stainless steel
Distinctive Design: Solid crystal base with essential proportions and luminous internal texture, combined with a curved and sliding stainless steel lid; a material dialogue between warm/cold, organic/industrial, transparent/opaque, typical of Colombo's design philosophy.
Dimensions: Length 21 cm Width 13 cm Height 4 cm
Typical Use: Decorative box, refined container or domestic micro-sculpture; ideal on consoles, side tables or design desks.
Design Icon: An emblematic example of Joe Colombo's modular and visionary research, in line with projects such as the Unità d'Arredo Totale and the Tube Chair; among the most sought-after creations of Arnolfo di Cambio's production
Versatility: Perfect for modern, contemporary or eclectic interiors; the balance between colored crystal and reflective steel easily integrates into both bright and dark environments
Current Conditions: Crystal in excellent condition; slight signs of age on the steel lid, consistent with age.
Additional Notes: Please note that this object is in excellent vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present, which do not affect its functionality. We kindly ask you to take these characteristics into consideration before purchasing.
Joe Colombo ( ) was one of the most visionary and innovative designers of the twentieth century, a central figure in Italian design of the 1960s and 1970s. His research focused on the creation of environments and objects conceived as modular, flexible, and adaptable systems for contemporary living, anticipating concepts now considered revolutionary: micro-dwellings, modular furniture, multifunctional objects, and technologies integrated into daily life. Among his most celebrated works are the Tube Chair, the Multichair, the Boby trolley, the Elda Chair, and the Total Furnishing Unit, a complete living module of only 28 m² that combined living room, bedroom, and kitchen into a single functional organism. Colombo worked with experimental materials for the time, such as molded plastic, fiberglass, and chromed metals, creating organic and futuristic forms. Despite his brief career, his legacy is immense: many of his ideas are now considered precursors of contemporary Living, and the objects he designed are icons exhibited in the world's leading museums, from MoMA to the Triennale Design Museum. Joe Colombo remains a symbol of "future-oriented" design, capable of uniting utopia, technology, and daily life.
Additional details:
- Style: Italian Postmodern
- Style: Futuristic
- Material: Stainless steel
- Colour: Amethyst
- Period: 1970s
- length: 21.0 cm
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CategoryDecorative ObjectsConditionVery goodMaterialCrystalStyleOrganic ModernBrand / designerColomboBrandJoe ColomboHeight4 cmWidth13 cmSeller locationConversano, ItalyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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