Molteni Blevio Table

Molteni Blevio table, was originally designed by Ignazio Gardella in the 30's for his own house close to como Lake, in Blevio. Molteni now ri-edit this timeless piece that becomes part of the Heritage Collection.
The upper part of the vertical supports is linked to the table top by means of two wooden capital-shaped elements. The refined and unusual play of counter curves is also a structural stabilizing element: the geometric center of the semicircular extremities of the table top coincides with that of the vertical supports. The use of curved forms responds to the need to emphasize the continuity of the table top, avoiding interruptions. The original piece is coated in copper, a difficult material to keep using for contemporary dinner tables. Molteni&C’s Research and Development Center replaced the copper lamina on the wooden table top with a special metal powder varnish that gives the same effect of solidity and artisanal shine, conferring greater resistance.
As an alternative to the 280x96 cm varnished wood top (dimensions), a slab of Breccia Capraia marble was examined; this was inserted into the aluminium surface, for a total thickness of 4 cm