Modern Orseolo Table in Aluminum & MDF by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina, Italy

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Carlo scarpa orseolo table for cassina

a modern table but, above all, an absolute masterpiece and unsurpassed model of formal … Read more Carlo scarpa orseolo table for cassina

a modern table but, above all, an absolute masterpiece and unsurpassed model of formal beauty, inspired by the intuitive insight of carlo scarpa.

the simple rectangular panels are assembled with satin finish aluminum alloy joints: the juncture parts that are the points of maximum stress, allowing the lacquered table to maintain its beauty over time.

frame/top
mdf boards covered with a coat of mirror polished or opaque polyester lacquer.

fasteners
cast satin finish aluminum

an absolute masterpiece, this unparalleled model of formal beauty was the fruit of an epiphany on the part of carlo scarpa, the designer. The orseolo table is constructed from sheets of mdf coated in a thick layer of mirror- shine or matte polyester lacquer; this is poured hot onto the wood surface and then brushed and polished using special machines. The linear panels are joined together with satin-finish cast aluminium fasteners, which serve a dual purpose. Both aesthetic and functional, they relieve the stress at the critical points of the table, and thus help preserve the beauty of the lacquer finish.

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about the designer:
from architecture to works in glass, from design projects to preparing museum exhibitions, the work of carlo scarpa has always stood out in the unmistakable way in which it manages to bring together his love for materials, his attention to detail and his masterly elaboration of organic and wrightian poetics. Architect, designer and artist, scarpa left the venice academy of art in 1926 and began professional work, but continued to visit craftsmen’s’ workshops and venetian master glassworkers. For twenty years, right up until the second half of the forties, he received numerous commissions to design, convert prepare buildings.

about the manufacturer:
established in 1927 by cesare and umberto cassina in meda, italy, cassina launched industrial design in italy in the 1950s, based on a totally innovative approach that marked the transition from artisan production to mass production. with a mindset focused on research and innovation, cassina combines technology and long-standing artisan craftsmanship.

memory, research, innovation. Cassina blends traditional skills and superior productivity, meticulous attention to detail and passion, uniqueness and experimentation, wellbeing and sustainability. Today, the company continues to address new lifestyles with the creation of complete, harmonious interior decor solutions that embody the best contemporary design for all areas of the home. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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