«XXX» TABLE DESIGNED BY JOHANNA GRAWUNDER AND EDITED BY GLAS ITALIA

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.

Dining table with agates top made by handcrafting and brass-plated steel feet.

Measurements: W 240 x D 120 x H 73 cm

«Shimmer» table designed by Patricia Urquiola edited by Glas Italia. Made of laminated and glued glass with a multichromatic finish, whose coloration varies according to the angle of incidence of light and the point of observation.

Medidas: Diámetro 130 x H 74 cm

Patricia Urquiola was born in Oviedo, Spain, in 1961, and currently lives and works in Milan.

During his formative years, he studied architecture at the Polytechnic of Madrid and the Polytechnic University of Milan, where he graduated in 1989 under the tutelage of Achille Castiglioni.

Additionally, she played the role of assistant professor in Milan and Paris, collaborating closely with Achille Castiglioni and Eugenio Bettinelli. Later, she was responsible for DePadova's product development office and worked in collaboration with Vico Magistretti as leader of the Lissoni Associati design group.

In 2001, he established his own design studio, from where he has created innovative works for prominent Italian and international companies. His works have been exhibited in multiple museums and collections.

Throughout her career, Patricia has received important recognitions, such as the Gold Medal of Fine Arts and the “Order of Isabella the Catholic” award given by His Majesty the King of Spain, Juan Carlos I.

Also, German magazines such as “Home” and “Häuser” have honored her as “Designer of the Decade”, and publications such as Wallpaper, Ad España, Elle Decor Internacional and Architektur und Wohnen Magazine have named her “Designer of the Year”.