$16,850
H 29.14 in W 70.08 in D 49.61 in
Samo Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1971
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Samo dining table is a sculptural and architectural masterpiece designed by Carlo Scarpa for
Granite
$18,000
H 28.75 in W 70.5 in D 49.75 in
Italian "Samo" Carrara Marble Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Carlo Scarpa's ‘Samo’ dining table was designed for Simon Gavina in 1971. Part of the
Carrara Marble
$13,800
H 29.14 in W 70.08 in D 49.61 in
Carlo Scarpa "Samo" Oval Table for Simon Gavina, Granite, 1971
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
thinking the architecture is particularly visible in this piece. The “Samo” dining table designed in 1971
Granite
$14,600
H 29.14 in W 70.08 in D 49.61 in
Carlo Scarpa "Samo" Oval Table for Simon Gavina, White Carrara Marble, 1971
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
way of thinking the architecture is particularly visible in this piece. The “Samo” dining table
Carrara Marble
Vintage Carlo scarpa style travertine dining table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite travertine dining table in the Style of Carlo Scarpa's Samo dining table. Beautiful
Travertine
Carlo Scarpa Oval Table for Simon Gavina 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
” dining table, designed in 1971 for 'Ultrarazionale' collection by Simon Gavina, consists of two grooved
Granite
$27,266
H 28.75 in W 70.08 in D 49.22 in
Dining Table Mod, 'Samo' by Carlo Scarpa Dining Table Mod, 'Samo' by Carlo Scar
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Dining table mod. 'Samo' by Carlo Scarpa. Series 'Ultrarazionale'. Italy, 1970. Manufactured by
Granite
$14,818
H 29.14 in W 70.08 in D 49.22 in
"Samo" Carrara marble dining table by Carlo Scarpa for Simon 70s, 80s
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon International
Located in Padova, IT
The Samo table is one of the most interesting and iconic pieces of furniture designed by Carlo
Marble
$14,818
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 49.22 in
1970s Italian Oval Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa, Model Samo, in Grey Granite
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Vintage oval dining table designed model Samo, by Carlo Scarpa and Manufactured by Simon, Italy
Granite
$18,967
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 70.08 in
Studio Simon Granite Brutalist Samo Table in the Style of Carlo Scarpa, 1970
By Carlo Scarpa, Studio Simon
Located in Vicenza, IT
Dining table mod. ‘Samo’ by Studio Simon. Series ‘Ultrarazionale’. Italy, 1970. Made of granite
Granite
Mid-Century Modern "Samo" Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa, 1960s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Samo" Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa, 1960s
Marble
Mid-Century Modern "Samo" Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa, 1960s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Samo" Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa, 1960s
Marble
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H 29.14 in W 77.96 in D 46.46 in
Carlo Scarpa for Simon International 'Samo' Dining Table in Marble
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon International
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Simon International, 'Samo' dining table, marble, Italy, 1970. A very pure
Marble
Carlo Scarpa 'Samo' Dining Table for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1970s
By Simon Gavina Editions, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Italian dining table from the 1970s exudes timeless elegance and beauty. It was designed by
Granite
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H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Travertine 'Samo' Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Large dining table designed by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 1970s. Constructed of solid
Travertine
Samo dining Table in white marble Carrara Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Carlo Scarpa's Samo Table is made of white marble. The legs are seated by a single block with
Carrara Marble
"Samo" Marble Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Carrara marble "Samo" dining table by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina from the series
Carrara Marble
Vintage Travertine Carlo Scarpa Style Dining Table, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite travertine dining table in the Style of Carlo Scarpa's Samo dining table. Beautiful
Travertine
Vintage Travertine Carlo Scarpa Style Dining Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite travertine dining table in the style of Carlo Scarpa's Samo dining table. Beautiful
Travertine
Vintage travertine Carlo Scarpa style dining table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite travertine dining table in the Style of Carlo Scarpa's Samo dining table. Beautiful
Travertine
Vintage travertine Carlo Scarpa style dining table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite white marble dining table in the Style of Carlo Scarpa's Samo dining table. Beautiful
Marble
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H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 43.31 in
Vintage Travertine Oval Dining Table by Studio Simon Italy, 1980s
By Studio Simon
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite travertine 'Samo' dining table by studio Simon This 'Samo' model table is part of the
Travertine
Carlo Scarpa "Samo" Oval Table by Simon, Italy, 1971
By Simon Furniture, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa "Samo" oval table, Italy, 1971. Oval "Samo" dining table designed by Carlo Scarpa
Carrara Marble
Carlo Scarpa Marble Dining Table 'Samo'
By Simon Gavina Editions, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
“Samo” table, by Simon, from the series “Ultrarazionale”, Italy, 1970, Carlo Scarpa Oval Carrara
Marble
Carlo Scarpa Dining Table 'Samo' in Black Marble
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Carlo Scarpa dining table 'Samo' in black marble.
Marble
Carlo Scarpa Dining Table 'Samo' in a Rare Green Marble
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carlo Scarpa ‘Samo’ table, produced by Simon, Italy, 1970s. Part of the ‘Ultrarazionale
Marble
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H 28.75 in W 70.08 in L 28.75 in
Samo Oval White Carrara Marble Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in IT
Oval dining table designed by Carlo Scarpa in 1970 and produced by Simon - Padova, "Samo" model in
Carrara Marble
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H 29.14 in W 71.66 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table 'Samo' by Carlo Scarpa, Black Marble, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table 'Samo' by Carlo Scarpa, Black Marble, Italy, 1970s
Marble
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H 28.5 in W 79 in D 47 in
Italian Travertine Oval Top "Samo" Fluted Carved Base Dining Table Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
This 'Samo' table is part of the 'Ultrarazionale' collection by Simon. The base of the table shows
Travertine
Carlo Scarpa "Samo" Table for Simon in Granite
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Dining table model “Samo” in granite. From the series “Ultrarazionale” and manufactured by Simon
Granite
Carlo Scarpa Samo 1970s Italian Dinning Table Edited by Simon
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
"Samo" table designed by Carlo Scarpa and edited by Simon. Composed of two grey granite sculptural
Granite
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H 29.14 in W 70.08 in D 49.22 in
Carlo Scarpa White Naxos Marble Samo Table for Simon, Italy, 1970
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Collezione
Located in London, GB
Carlo Scarpa ‘Samo’ table, produced by Simon, Italy 1970s. Part of the ‘Ultrarazionale’ collection
Marble
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H 28.75 in W 70.87 in L 28.75 in
Carlo Scarpa for Simon Modern Carrara Marble Oval "Samo" Italian Table, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
This elliptical marble table, model "Samo", was designed by Carlo Scarpa for Simon in Italy in the
Carrara Marble
Carlo Scarpa "Samo" Oval Table for Simon Gavina, 1971
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Tavolo ovale "Samo" di Carlo Scarpa per Simon Gavina, marmo bianco di Carrara, Italia, 1971. Il
Marble
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H 28.75 in W 68.12 in D 46.86 in
White Carrara Marble Oval Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Stunning white Carrara marble dining table, model Samo, designed by Carlo Scarpa and Manufactured
Carrara Marble
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H 29.14 in Dm 69.3 in
Italian modern round marble table Samo by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round marble table Samo by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 1970s Dining table mod
Marble
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H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 70.08 in
Terrazzo "Samo" dining table by Carlo Scarpa, Simon International, Italy 1973
By Simon International, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
Exceptional "Samo" dining table in terrazzo marble by Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978). The Samo was part
Terrazzo
"Samo" Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1970
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Oval marble table, model "Samo", designed by Carlo Scarpa for Simon, Italy 1970. 'Samo' table is
Marble
"Samo" Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1970
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Oval marble table, model "Samo", designed by Carlo Scarpa for Simon, Italy 1970. 'Samo' table is
Marble
Vintage travertine Carlo Scarpa style dining table, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite travertine dining table in the Style of Carlo Scarpa's Samo dining table. Beautiful
Travertine
Carlo Scarpa Oval Dining Table Model "Samo"
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlos Scarpa (1906-1978). Oval dining table model "Samo". Manufactured by Simon. From the
Carrara Marble Dining Table Model 'Samo' by Carlo Scarpa, 1973
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, VI
Table model "SAMO" by italian architect and designer Carlo Scarpa made entirely of Carrara marble
Carrara Marble
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H 29 in W 70.5 in D 39 in
Italian Travertine Oval Top Samo Fluted Carved Base Dining Table Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
This 'Samo' table is part of the 'Ultrarazionale' collection by Simon. The base of the table shows
Travertine
Carlo Scarpa Oval Grey Marble "Samo" Table
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Carlo Scarpa oval grey marble "Samo" table.
Marble
Carlo Scarpa 'Samo' Oval Table in Marble, 1970
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa, oval marble table, Italy, 1970. This 'Samo' table is part of the 'Ultrarazionale
Marble
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H 29.14 in W 70.08 in D 48.82 in
Carlo Scarpa 'Samo' Table, ‘Ultrarazionale’ Collection by Simon, 1970s, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Furniture
Located in Hitchin, England
A Carlo Scarpa designed 'Samo' table for the ‘Ultrarazionale’ collection by Simon during the 1970s
Marble
Samo Marble Table by Carlo Scarpa for Simon, Italy, 1970
By Simon Collezione, Carlo Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Carlo Scarpa ‘Samo’ table, produced by Simon, Italy, 1970s. Part of the ‘Ultrarazionale’ collection
Marble
Important and Rare Marble 'SAMO' Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa
Located in London, London
Important and rare 'SAMO' Dining Table in Naxos Marble by Carlo Scarpa for SIMON, Italy. We had not
Large Marble and Glass Table, After Carlo Scarpa Samo, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
table is not the Samo by the Scarpas, it is most certainly based upon it. The “Samo” dining table was
Carrara Marble
Samo Table by Studio Simon
By Dino Gavina
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A white carrara marble oval table by Studio Simon from the 1970's
Carrara Marble
Exceptional Oval Table Samo by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa, Dino Gavina
Located in Fossano, IT
. Immediately successful the "Samo" table was realized in many marble quality and shape, this is in beautiful
Marble
1970 White Marble "Samo" Table by Carlo Scarpa for Simon
By Carlo Scarpa, A. Simon
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Beautiful white Carrara marble dining table. Post modern and classical lines, a very sought after
"Samo" Dining Table in Naxos Marble by Carlo Scarpa, circa 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This truly rare and highly sought after 1970s dining table is by the renowned Venetian architect
Marble
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H 28.35 in W 38.98 in D 70.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Carlo Scarpa Cream Travertine Samo Dining Table, Italy, 1970
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Mid-Century Modern oval travertine dining room table. Designed in 1970 by Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978
Travertine
1970 "SAMO" Round Marble Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Simon, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
This table is the large round version of the Samo serie. Made of a first choice block of Carrara
Carrara Marble
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H 28.75 in W 49.61 in D 70.08 in
Wide White Marble Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa / Simon Mid-Century Modern
By Carlo Scarpa, Studio Simon, Dino Gavina
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
SAMO is an wide, amazing dining table designed by Carlo Scarpa for Dino Gavina Simon spa. This
Marble
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES WINTER SALE ends March 31 Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an U...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
Metal
$2,825 / item
H 7 in Dm 18 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones and patterns of pink marble. This minimal...
Marble
$1,900 / item
H 25 in W 10 in D 10 in
FIN Dome Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green In Kalin Asenov's studio located in Savannah, GA, each piece is meticulously handcrafted using the slab construction technique. This ancient method of hand-buil...
Ceramic
Carlo Scarpa was born in Venice in 1906 and became one of the leading figures of architecture and international design during the 20th century. At merely 21 years old — and still a student at the Academy of Fine Arts — Scarpa began working as a designer for master Murano glassmaker M.V.M. Cappellin. Within a few years, he completely revolutionized the approach to art glass.
In a short time, under the guidance of Scarpa, the Capellin furnace not only established itself as the top glass company, but above all it introduced modernity and international fame to Murano glassmaking. Scarpa created a personal style of glassmaking, a new vision that irreversibly changed glass production.
The young Scarpa experimented with new models and colors: his chromatic combinations, impeccable execution and geometric shapes became his modus operandi. Thanks to Scarpa’s continuous research on vitreous matter, Cappellin produced a series of high-quality glass objects, that saw the company revisiting ancient processing techniques such as the watermark and Phoenician decoration.
When he encountered the challenge of opaque glass, Scarpa proposed introducing textures of considerable chromatic impact, such as glass pastes and glazed glass with bright colors. Scarpa also collaborated in the renovation of Palazzo da Mula in Murano, the home of Cappellin. At the academy, he obtained the diploma of professor of architectural design and obtained an honorary degree from the Venice University Institute of Architecture of which he was director.
In 1931, Scarpa's collaboration with Cappellin ended, following the bankruptcy of the company because it was not able to withstand the economic crisis linked to the Great Depression. But Scarpa did not go unnoticed by Paolo Venini — in 1933, the young designer became the new artistic director of the biggest glass company in Murano.
Master glassmakers thought Scarpa's projects and sketches were impossible, but the passionate and curious designer always managed to get exactly what he wanted. Until 1947 he remained at the helm of Venini & Co., where he created some of the best known masterpieces of modern glassmaking. Scarpa’s work with Venini was characterized by the continuous research on the subject, the use of color and techniques that he revisited in a very personal way, and the development of new ways of working with master glassmakers.
At the beginning of the 1930s, "bubble", "half filigree" and "submerged" glass appeared for the first time on the occasion of the Venice Biennale of 1934. A few years later, at the Biennale and the VI Triennale of Milan, Venini exhibited its lattimi and murrine romane pieces, which were born from a joint idea between Scarpa and Paolo Venini.
In 1938 Scarpa increased production, diversifying the vases from "objects of use" to sculptural works of art. In the same year he laid the foundation for the famous "woven" glass collection, exhibited the following year. In the subsequent years, Scarpa–Venini continued to exhibit at the Biennale and in various other shows their the "black and red lacquers," the granulari and the incisi, produced in limited series, and the "Chinese," which was inspired by Asian porcelain.
Scarpa's creations for Venini garnered an international response and were a great success, leaving forever an indelible mark on the history of glassmaking. The last Biennale in which Carlo Scarpa participated as artistic director of Venini was in 1942. He left the company five years later.
The time that Scarpa spent in the most important glass factory in Murano would attach a great artistic legacy to the company. His techniques and styles were resumed in the postwar period under the guidance of Tobia Venini, Paolo's son. In the 1950s, after the departure of Scarpa, Fulvio Bianconi was the new visionary at the Biennials with Venini.
On 1stDibs, vintage Carlo Scarpa glass and lighting are for sale, including decorative objects, tables, chandeliers and more.
(Biography provided by Ophir Gallery Inc.)
No matter your furniture style of choice, a shared meal is one of life’s true rewards. Why not treat your family and friends to a luxurious dining experience? Browse our top picks to find the perfect antique, new or vintage dining room table for this important occasion.
Modern furniture design borrows significantly from the trends of yore, and this is especially apparent in dining tables. Ancient Egyptians made practical use of the earliest four-legged tables of wood and rock — their models bear striking similarity to the dining tables of today — while common large medieval dining room tables in England were made of oak or elm. Romans and Greeks, renowned for big banquets that involved entertainment as well as good food, used early dining room tables made of marble or wood and metals such as bronze for meals.
On 1stDibs, find a range of dining room tables that offers no shortage of options to accommodate modest interiors, midsize family homes and even lavish banquets (entertainment not included).
Beginning in the mid-19th century, more American homes featured dining rooms, where families could gather specifically for a meal together. In the States, upper-class families were the first to enjoy dining room tables, which were the centerpiece of the dining room.
Dining room tables of the Victorian era were created in a range of revivalist styles inspired by neoclassical, Renaissance, Gothic and other traditions. Furnishings of the period were made of various woods, including oak, rosewood and mahogany, and referenced a variety of decorative arts and architectural motifs. Some dining room tables finished in the Rococo style feature gorgeous inlaid marble tabletops or other ornamental flourishes handcrafted by Parisian furniture makers of the 18th century.
In many modern spaces, there often isn’t a dining room separate from the kitchen — instead, they frequently share real estate in a single area. Mid-century modern dining room tables, specifically those created by designers such as Osvaldo Borsani, Edward Wormley and Alvar Aalto, are typically clean and uncomplicated designs for a dining area that’s adjacent to where the cooking is done. Furniture of this era hasn’t lost its allure for those who opt for a casual and contemporary aesthetic.
If you’re of the modern mindset that making and sharing meals should be one in the same — and perhaps large antique dining tables don’t mesh well with your style — consider a popular alternative. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Giovanni Offredi’s Paracarro table for Saporiti Italia is a striking round table option that showcases the magnificent Italian industrial design of the 1970s.
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