Industrial

Living room table

A sophisticated dialogue between the ethereal transparency of contemporary modernism and the geometric rigor of Venetian organic architecture.

The integration of plexiglass with beech wood is not just a material choice, but a precise aesthetic statement.

The Quote to Carlo Scarpa:

Geometry and Emptiness

The reference to master Carlo Scarpa is evident in the handling of the graphic design and construction details.

The Circle and the Void: The large circular hole that characterizes the supports is a direct legacy of Scarpa's style (think of the portals of the Brion Tomb or the interventions at Palazzo Abatellis). The circle is not a simple decoration, but a way to "draw with the void," making the structure less massive and more dynamic.
Visible Joints: Scarpa loved to demonstrate how the parts of a piece of furniture fit together. Here, the contrast between the solid base (wood) and the transparent one (plexiglass) emphasizes the idea of assembling distinct components, transforming the supporting structure into a narrative element.
Asymmetry and Tension: The trapezoidal shape of the table legs creates a visual tension typical of the Venetian architect's works, where stability is never taken for granted but rather the result of a studied balance between weights and directions.

The Material Contrast: Beech Wood and Plexiglass

The juxtaposition of a natural and a synthetic material creates an interesting sensorial dichotomy:

Beech Wood: Chosen for its fine grain and durability, beech adds warmth and solidity. It provides the furniture's earthy, tactile feel, maintaining a connection with the tradition of cabinetmaking.
Plexiglass (Methacrylate): The use of plexiglass for the legs is a stroke of structural genius. The absolute transparency creates the optical illusion that the solid wooden top is floating in mid-air. This material "dematerializes" the support, allowing light to pass through the furniture and visually cluttering the living room space.

The Material Contrast: beech Wood and Plexiglass

The Material Contrast: beech Wood and Plexiglass

Ergonomics and Detail

In the chairs, the design follows the same logic as the table, ensuring formal coherence:

The Backrest: The upper wooden section with padded insert reflects the geometry of the table top, offering ergonomic support that contrasts with the "coldness" of the plexiglass underneath.
The Union: The way the beech wood is grafted onto the transparent sheets celebrates technical precision, making the object a piece of industrial design with a handcrafted soul.