Sculptural Dining Table with Inlays and Glass Top by Carlo Malnati, Italy, 1980s

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An exceptional dining table by Carlo Malnati, created in Italy in the 1980s. A particularly expressive example of postmodern Italian … Read more An exceptional dining table by Carlo Malnati, created in Italy in the 1980s. A particularly expressive example of postmodern Italian furniture design, where sculptural form, elaborate woodwork, and a free-form glass top merge into an almost sculptural piece of furniture.

The frame consists of a curved, organically shaped wooden body, whose flowing lines extend from the two bases, through a gentle curve, to the base of the glass top. The table's appearance changes dramatically depending on the viewing angle: from the front, the construction appears almost delicate and floating, while from the side, the powerful, three-dimensional form of the wooden body is revealed.

The elaborate marquetry is particularly characteristic. Different types of wood and veneers form abstract, free-flowing compositions in natural wood, burl wood, dark gray, and violet tones. The grain is deliberately used as a design element. The result is less reminiscent of conventional furniture decoration and more like an abstract pictorial composition that extends across the table's three-dimensional surface.

A generously sized, asymmetrically shaped glass top with a beveled edge rests on the frame. The glass's transparency allows the inlaid work beneath to be fully visible, simultaneously reinforcing the impression of a floating tabletop.

Condition:
Good, authentic vintage condition with signs of age. The glass top has a few cracks. The wooden frame and inlays are overall very well preserved.

Dimensions: L2m x W105m x H72m See less