Olive Wood Trinket Tray, Carved From Solid Olive Wood, Italy, 1971

A truly surprising Italian sculpture made of burl wood.

Hollowed out to serve as built-in containers that can be used as trinket trays, displays for peanuts, candies, dried flowers, or other items…

One-of-a-kind piece, Italy 1971, signed and dated

A poetic and functional creation rooted in 1970s Italian design, this striking burl wood sculpture captivates with its organic form and the natural richness of its material. Carved from a burl with exceptionally speckled grain, the piece has been meticulously hollowed out to form a set of nested, modular containers.

Serving in turn as a tabletop sculpture, a refined trinket tray, or an elegant display for small, precious objects, this unique, signed, and dated piece embodies the perfect marriage of mineral artistry and the warmth of fine wood.

Its raw yet sophisticated aesthetic will add a touch of natural originality and a high-end vintage flair to a sideboard, coffee table, or collector’s desk