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Named after the epic poems of ancient times, GamFratesi’s Epic
Table is a sculptural piece of furniture inspired by Greek columns
and Roman architecture. Originally made in Italy from travertine
stone, the table’s new edition marks the first time GamFratesi has
worked with steel plates, which are galvanized, lacquered, and then
treated with a series of hand-finishing processes to create a unique
surface expression for each table.
The Epic Table combines two simple geometric shapes, the circle
and the hexagon, with references to the classical Greek column. The
hexagonal column is an intelligent solution that enables a substantial
expression to be efficiently constructed from minimal materials
– and this new expression showcases and enhances the steel from
which it is made, while maintaining that simplicity in its laser-cut,
welded forms.
Cooler materials such as metal are seeing a renaissance in interiors,
especially when paired with warmer surfaces such as wood and
stone. Juxtaposing two very different materials, the iterations work
well in combination.
Epic Table Collection
Available in steel in late February 2021
