A Silver "Thumbprint" Pitcher, Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., New York, Late 20th Century

Italian-born designer Elsa Peretti first collaborated with Tiffany & Co. in 1974 to produce her modern jewelry- iconic designs such as the Open Heart pendant, the Bean design, and her Bone cuffs. By the early 1980’s, her collections for Tiffany expanded to include silver, china, and crystal designs for the home. Like her jewelry, these pieces were distinguished by their fluid shape and tactile quality.