A rare Tovaglia coffee table attributed to Studio Tetrach in 1969 and produced by Alberto Bazzani in Italy. Imported to the United States by Stendig, the table is formed in gel-coated fiberglass, molded to resemble draped fabric—a direct reference to its name, Tovaglia, the Italian word for tablecloth.
Resting directly on the floor, the design transforms a familiar textile into a permanent architectural form. Soft folds appear to gather and pool around the perimeter, while the rigid fiberglass construction creates a compelling tension between material and illusion. The interior is finished in a marbled orange tone, adding depth and contrast to the monochromatic exterior.
An iconic example of late-1960s Italian design, the Tovaglia reflects the period's experimentation with new materials and sculptural forms, blurring the line between furniture and object. Examples of the Tovaglia table...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Tables