Berlino Table by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh Berlino Table For Cassina Designed by the Scottish architect in 1905, this rectangular table in solid wood … Read more Charles Rennie Mackintosh Berlino Table For Cassina Designed by the Scottish architect in 1905, this rectangular table in solid wood symbolizes the ideal balance between classic and contemporary. The unique feature of the natural cherry structure is the opening mechanism under the table-top which makes it possible to easily extend the table thanks to a leaf located in the center of the longest side. TOP Particleboard panel with cherry wood veneer and solid wood edges. FRAME Solid cherry wood. An extendable table, exemplifying the perfect balance between classic and contemporary, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1905. The unique nature of this natural cherrywood table lies in the mechanism under the table-top that allows the table to be extended, this thanks to the small board located in the middle of the longest side of the top. When the upper table-top is lifted, one or both of the extensions can be added to the table. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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