Born in Florence in 1938, Branzi is an architect, designer, and critic of design for magazines such as Domus, Interni, Casabella and Modo. He was one of the founders of the Domus Academy and is one of the members of the EEC Commission for the promotion of the European design. With that said, he is a large proponent of the expansion of the European design, incorporating its tenants into all of his works – from commissioned construction projects to consumer products. With the ingenious aspects of European design that turn mundane into extraordinary in mind, Branzi has created this unique and creative toothpick dispenser, "CO1369." The dispenser features a little chrome-plated ballerina, that when pushed forward releases a toothpick into a little trough which is then picked up by the ballerina and handed to you. A true conversation piece, it is crafted from a beautifully finished piece of pearwood and chrome-plated brass.

Designed by: Andrea Branzi

Features:

• Unique toothpick dispenser design
• Press action dispenser: press ballerina to release toothpick, toothipick is then picked up and handed to you by ballerina
• Solid pearwood box construction
• Chrome-plated brass ballerina