Afra And Tobia Scarpa Tl59 Dining Table For Cassina

Afra And Tobia Scarpa TL59 Table For CassinaA skilful interplay of shapes and weights is distilled into a simple shape that welcomes and includes, thanks to its balanced proportions and the round top. Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1975, this design table is reintroduced by Cassina in two versions with updated dimensions and finishes.Its surface appears three-dimensional and textured, drawing inspiration from the plasterworks designed by architect Scarpa for his private residential projects.An architecture distilled into a table, thanks to the masterful use of geometry (the circle and rectangle that chase one another, straight lines alongside curves, parallels paired with perpendiculars, subtractions and connections) and to the dimensions of the weights, a play on the unexpected.Cassina re-edits the table designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1975, with the tabletop in the original round shape, as well as a version with a rectangular top, in various dimensions. For the round table, the base has a black powder-coat finish with elegant embossing and top in tempered glass.The rectangular table, with a more pronounced sculptural aspect, comes with two different bases. The structural wood core of the tabletop is covered with a layer of plaster, modelled by hand with a spatula to cut parallel lines into it that cover the entire surface. Once the plaster has dried, a coat of metal powder is applied, in Bronze, Brass or Titanium colour; the same finish is also applied to the bases. Drawing inspiration from the plasterworks designed by architect Scarpa for his private residential projects, the surface of the tabletop appears three-dimensional and textured.Important information regarding images of products:Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image.Important information regarding color(s) of products:Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitorAbout the Designer:Architect and designer Tobia Scarpa graduated in 1969 at the University of Venice and in the same year won a “Compasso d’Oro” prize for his “Soriana” armchair designed for Cassina. He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair on show at the Louvre.As an architect he has worked for both public and private clients including the Benetton Group for whom he famously designed the industrial area and production plants in Castrette di Villorba (Treviso). Even today, the Benetton facilities are still held up as an example of aesthetic-functional excellence, one of the world’s most exciting pieces of industrial architecture.About The Manufacturer: Established in 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Italy, Cassina launched industrial design in Italy in the 1950s, based on a totally innovative approach that marked the transition from artisan production to mass production. With a mindset focused on research and innovation, Cassina combines technology and long-standing artisan craftsmanship. Memory, research, innovation. Cassina blends traditional skills and superior productivity, meticulous attention to detail and passion, uniqueness and experimentation, wellbeing and sustainability. Today, the company continues to address new lifestyles with the creation of complete, harmonious interior decor solutions that embody the best contemporary design for all areas of the home.