Contemporary coffee table with cylindrical structure in black lacquered metal and solid brass profiles. Top made up of a colored concave mirror and transparent glass on the top. Italy XXI century.
Measurements: Dimeter 83 x H 40 cm
Dining table designed by L.A. Studio composed of two curved sculptural bases made of steel, and designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti. Oval rose quartz envelope.
Measurements: W 220 x D 110 x H 72.5 cm
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Contemporary coffee table with cylindrical structure in black lacquered metal and solid brass profiles. Top made up of a colored concave mirror and transparent glass on the top. Italy XXI century.
Measurements: Dimeter 83 x H 40 cm
Rectangular coffee table designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, made with a lacquered steel structure and transparent glass top.
Measurements: W 118 x D 180 x H 25.5 cm
Paolo Piva (1950-2017) was a prominent Italian architect and designer. He studied architecture at the IUAV in Venice and graduated in 1973. Early on, he designed furniture for Adria Fama and later focused on architectural projects, teaching and product design.
His collaboration on an exhibition on social housing in Vienna took him to Vienna, where he taught design since 1988 and lived with his family. Piva stood out for his focus on functionality and innovation in furniture design, leaving a lasting legacy in the design industry.
References:
Domus n. 541, Dicembre 1974
Dining table designed by L.A. Studio composed of two sculptural bases made of brass designed by Vittorio Introioni for Saporiti. Oval marquetry top of white Carrara, Indian green, Portuguese pink marbles and brass details.
Measurements: W 280 x D 150 x H 73 cm
Memphis style side table made with a structure made up of three metal plate cylinders and two high gloss lacquered solid wood bases. Germany.
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Measurements: W 40 x D 40 x H 51 cm
The Memphis Style, spearheaded by Ettore Sottsass and founded in 1981, marked a significant break with the sobriety of 20th century design. This movement was characterized by its colorful and bold approach, filled with eye-catching patterns and prints. Memphis's first collection, presented at the Milan Furniture Fair in 1981, challenged the conventions of contemporary design.
Memphis' work philosophy was well summed up in the phrase: “A table may need four legs to function, but no one says that all four have to be equal.” This statement reflects the creative mindset of the movement, which embraced the idea that creativity should not be limited by rigid rules.
The Memphis collection, made up of designers such as Hans Hollein, Arata Isozaki, Andrea Branzi and Nathalie du Pasquier, was notable for its boldness and lack of conformity to established design norms. His creations were eclectic and often challenged traditional aesthetics, using vibrant colors, geometric patterns and unusual shapes.
«Guanabara» dining table designed by Jorge Zalszupin and edited by his manufacture L’Atelier. Top made of jacaranda wood and base made of concrete covered with leather. Brazil 1970
Measurements: W 305 x D 120 x H 78 cm
Jorge Zalszupin was born in 1922 in Poland, but his career in design really took off after emigrating to Brazil after World War II. His association with renowned modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer had a significant impact on his style and aesthetic.
During that time, influenced by Niemeyer, Le Corbusier and Lúcio Costa, the Brazilian variant of modernist architecture was developed. The furniture designed in Zalszupin's studio perfectly reflects this period of design history, combining sensuality and formal simplicity. His work contributed notably to the rich tradition of Brazilian design in the context of the modernist movement.
In this Guanabara dining table, Jose Zalszupin uses a simple structure supported by two wooden supports, on which rests a solid marble top. What is notable about his design is the way in which he gives prominence to the materials used.
The grooves on the surface of the table are the only decorative element, and the meeting between marble and wood becomes a focal point that provides tension and contrast to the work. This approach highlights the natural beauty of materials and showcases their ability to create design pieces that celebrate the essence of the elements that compose them.
Literature: Santos, Mario Cecília Loschiavo dos. Jorge Zalszupin. Modern design in Brasil. Sao Paulo: Olhares, 2014, p. 142 – 145 – Móvel. Brasileiro Moderno. Brasil: FGV Projectos, 2012, p. 269.
Pair of coffee tables designed and produced by the Milanese studio Studio Superego. Base made of solid brass plate and ten-centimeter thick methacrylate top with crimped agates.
Measurements: W 70 x D 60 x H 45 cm
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Studio Superego has embarked on a journey through the universe of the visual arts, in continuous comparison between fantasy and reality, with this spirit our projects/objects come to life.