Diesis Coffee Table byo Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava for B&B Italia, 1980s

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Timeless sophistication and sculptural precision. The diesis coffee table is a celebrated design by antonio citterio and paolo nava, created … Read more Timeless sophistication and sculptural precision. The diesis coffee table is a celebrated design by antonio citterio and paolo nava, created in 1979 for b&b italia. It’s part of the diesis collection, which includes sofas, daybeds, and various complementary tables—all known for their structural clarity and sophisticated use of materials. It is a masterclass in minimalist elegance and architectural form. With its unmistakable bauhaus-inspired structure, this iconic piece pairs an aerodynamic die-cast aluminum frame with a gorgeous sleek glass top, creating a striking balance between lightness and stability. Every detail of the diesis reflects the craftsmanship and innovation that define b&b italia—whether in its precisely engineered joints or its seamless fusion of form and function. Ideal for contemporary interiors, this table isn’t just furniture—it’s a statement of enduring design. The diesis coffee table adapts effortlessly to modern living spaces, executive lounges, and refined hospitality settings. Condition: very good / light scratching / small chip in glass key features and design notes: designers: antonio citterio & paolo nava year: 1979 manufacturer: b&b italia (italy) materials: frame: die-cast aluminum (often brushed or polished) top: typically tempered glass with high end finishing bottom top: black leather style: late-modernist / bauhaus-inspired signature elements: aerodynamic frame with angular legs visibly engineered details and exposed joints an elegant sense of proportion—sleek yet grounded structural honesty: no unnecessary ornament, every element serves a functional and aesthetic purpose this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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