understatement which, as in the best
Italian design tradition, perfectly
combines a brilliant idea with
impeccable execution.
In the Kyoto table the construction
concept becomes the object itself.
The absence of decorative elements
exalts the beauty of the raw material
- the Canaletto walnut inserts have
a precise strengthening function -
requiring great technical ability and
care as well as an in-depth knowledge
of the material.
The Kyoto table is available in the
square 102 cm version with height of
32 cm, or in the 102x49 cm version,
also 32 cm high. The wooden boards
are connected with 45° joints
that form a square pattern. Slide-
off counterpoise legs that can be
positioned as desired.
The Kyoto table forms part of the
permanent collection of the Design
Museum at the Milan Triennale.
The black finish, also borrowed from
the original version that Frattini
designed together with the carpenter,
is created with a black open-pore
varnish which is then applied to the
solid beech wood structure.
In this particular version, in order to
maintain the graphical and mechanical
effect of the legs inserted in the
grating, Frattini decides to colour
the tops of the legs with a vibrant red
lacquer in homage to the Japanese
culture that inspired the project.
With this expedient the position of
the legs is always visible due to the
colour contrast with the tabletop,
constituting another distinctive
feature of the product.
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