Rare Italian Postmodern Round Dining Table – 1970s Italy
A striking and highly sculptural Italian dining table from the 1970s, combining bold geometric construction, vibrant colour and minimalist Italian design.
The table features a beautifully balanced round, crystal-clear glass tabletop supported by an unusual sculptural base formed from intersecting tubular elements in glossy black and vibrant red. The contrasting colours and dynamic crossing structure give the table a strong graphic presence while maintaining an elegant and visually lightweight appearance.
The intersecting legs create an almost architectural composition beneath the glass, with the red and black elements crossing through one another to form a distinctive geometric silhouette. The rounded ends of the tubular supports add a softer, playful detail to the otherwise highly structured design.
The combination of transparent glass, glossy red and deep black is particularly characteristic of the experimental Italian furniture design of the 1970s, bridging late Mid-Century Modernism and early Postmodern aesthetics.
The exceptionally substantial 2 cm thick glass top gives the table considerable weight and presence. The transparent surface allows the sculptural base to remain fully visible from every angle, making the table as much a piece of functional sculpture as a dining table.
A rare and eye-catching piece of Italian vintage design, ideal for collectors and interiors looking for something distinctive rather than conventional.
Perfect for a dining room, loft, architectural interior, designer apartment, restaurant, gallery, showroom or sophisticated contemporary space.
Details
* Origin: Italy
* Period: 1970s
* Style: Italian Mid-Century Modern / Postmodern
* Type: Round dining table
* Materials: Glass and painted metal
* Colour: Clear glass, black and red
* Design: Sculptural intersecting tubular base
* Top: Very heavy and substantial glass
* Glass thickness: 2 cm
* Condition: Great vintage condition with signs of age and use, including some scratches to the glass and minor imperfections consistent with its age and history.
* Construction: Very sturdy and exceptionally heavy
Measurements
Diameter: 130 cm
Height: 71 cm
Glass top thickness: 2 cm
Design Statement
The beauty of this table lies in its visual contrast: the almost weightless transparency of the thick glass top is juxtaposed against the energetic red-and-black sculptural base.
The circular top creates a calm, harmonious silhouette, while the intersecting legs introduce movement and tension underneath. Viewed from different angles, the base changes visually, making the table particularly interesting as a standalone design object.
A rare example of 1970s Italian experimental furniture, combining functionality with a strong sculptural and architectural character.
Worldwide shipping available.
Pick-up possible from Midagevintage showroom, Baden-Baden, Germany.
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