Name: Carlo Scarpa 'Samo' Table for Simon in Granite
Brand: Carlo Scarpa
Price: 15700 USD
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Carlo Scarpa 'Samo' Table for Simon in Granite

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About the Item

Carlo Scarpa for Simon, granite, Italy, 1970s This 'Samo' table is part of the 'Ultrarazionale' collection by Simon. The base of the table is formed out of two layered pillars that seem exist of several pillars in a row, clearly a reference to the architectural influence that Scarpa is inspired by. The oval tabletop stretches out in an almost unlikely long and wonderful manner. The time in which the ‘Samo’ was designed is also worth noting, as the use of such luxurious, classic materials as solid granite was rather innovative. The 1970s in Italy was the time of informal objects and the production of plastic furnishings. But this new tendency anticipated on classic shapes and expensive, durable materials that would in fact proof to have a significant success in the coming years. Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) is known as a virtuoso of light, a master of detail, and a connoisseur of materials. He is most well-known for his architectural projects, counting 58 in all. Most famous are the Castelvecchio Museum in Verona, the Olivetti showroom in Venice and the Brion Tomb in San Vito d’Altivole. His lush use of decorative aspects and crafted details are still unrivalled. His designs, including this Samo table shows very clear traits of Scarpa’s aesthetic language that holds the middle between Japanese minimalism and organic forms of nature. The table, being designed in 1970, shows strong architectural features in the pillared base. The solid oval marble top is an exquisite example of the use of gravity based techniques as the weight of the oval marble balances perfectly on the pedestal base. - Gramigna, Giuliana. Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000 per L'Arredamento Domestico. Allemandi: Torino, 2003, p. 180.

Creator:
Carlo Scarpa (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 70.87 in (180 cm)Depth: 47.25 in (120 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Granite
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Waalwijk, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU933110482771