An extraordinary work that transcends the concept of furniture to fully enter the realm of sculpture. this “norman” base by luciano frigerio represents one of the most powerful and recognizable examples of his research: an architectural language translated into matter, where wood becomes rhythm, depth, and visual tension. a unique element of absolute collectible importance, this is a custom-made piece, created on commission and one of a kind; there are no other norman tables with this form, and it is sold complete with certification and authentication. a concrete testament to frigerio’s philosophy, where art, design, and craftsmanship merge into a single expression. crafted in solid african walnut with an extraordinary relief workmanship, the structure develops as a true three-dimensional bas-relief, composed of modular vertical elements articulated in a dynamic and perfectly balanced sequence. the sculpted surfaces create continuous plays of light and shadow, transforming the object depending on the point of view and the surrounding light. the finish, warm and deep, enhances the natural grain of the wood, further emphasizing the material quality and the artisanal mastery of the frigerio di desio manufacture. every detail is designed to interact with the surrounding space, making this base an absolute visual focal point, capable of dominating any environment, from the most minimal to the most sophisticated. designed as a base for a television, it can also be used as a base for a table or console; this structure lends itself to multiple design interpretations: it can support a glass top to highlight the sculpture beneath, or a wooden or marble top to create a striking material contrast. a museum-quality piece, intended for collectors and connoisseurs, perfectly embodying the italian brutalist aesthetic of the 1970s and luciano frigerio’s signature sculptural approach to design. product name: sculptural multifunctional “norman” base — unique commissioned piece designer: luciano frigerio year of design: 1970s style: italian brutalism with a sculptural and architectural approach main materials: solid african walnut wood distinctive design: a sculptural base in which luciano frigerio’s architectural language is translated into matter. The three-dimensional bas-relief in african walnut creates rhythm, depth, and plays of light, enhancing the craftsmanship of the frigerio di desio manufacture. dimensions: length 79.5 cm | depth 39.5 cm | height 75.5 cm comfort: not applicable; sculptural and architectural element typical use: base for table, console, or tv unit design icon: a concrete testament to frigerio’s philosophy, where art, design, and craftsmanship merge into a single expression, perfectly embodying the italian brutalist aesthetic of the 1970s and the author’s sculptural approach to design. versatility: designed as a tv base, it can be reinterpreted in multiple design solutions: ideal with a glass top to enhance the underlying structure, or with a wooden or marble top to create strong material contrasts. current design condition: unique and unrepeatable piece of absolute collectible importance, custom-made and accompanied by certification and authentication; no other norman examples exist with this configuration. additional notes: please note that this item is in excellent vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present, which do not affect its functionality. We kindly invite you to consider these characteristics before purchasing. This piece has an attribution mark, i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution