Round Dining Table in Smoked Glass and Chrome by Gastone Rinaldi

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This round dining table by Gastone Rinaldi is a sculptural icon of the Space Age, embodying the bold design vision … Read more This round dining table by Gastone Rinaldi is a sculptural icon of the Space Age, embodying the bold design vision of the 1970s. At the heart of this design is the masterfully crafted chrome tube frame, which blurs the lines between functionality and art. The frame boasts an extraordinary dynamism: from a central point, it unfolds downwards like an open flower, providing the table with stability while maximizing legroom. Six delicate extensions reach upwards, supporting the tabletop in an almost floating fashion. This organic yet strictly geometric construction of chrome-plated steel tubing is characteristic of Rinaldi's interplay of lines and spaces. In keeping with the futuristic look of the era, a tabletop of elegant smoked glass rests upon it. The dark tint of the glass harmonizes perfectly with the cool sheen of the chrome, lending the table an elegant depth. The subtle marks on the glass are a patina typical of the period and in no way detract from the impressive overall appearance of this design classic. It is a delicate masterpiece that, despite its robust construction, exudes an incredible lightness in the room. See less