Tavolo coffee table con ruote by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte 1980

This coffee table was created by gae aulenti for the famous italian publishing house fontana arte. This designer and architect has designed many projects including the scenography of the interior spaces of the musée d'orsay and the musée pompidou. In addition to her architectural work this designer has also created furniture and design objects. She will create many pieces that have become iconic such as her locus series or the pipistrello lamp. This piece fits perfectly into the current of the 80s, with its modern aesthetic, the use of contemporary materials such as glass and metal and its post-modern approach to design. Its sleek and minimalist design allows it to blend into various interior styles, making it a timeless creation. The name of this coin simply means: "table with wheel" in italian. It continues to be produced today. The table consists of a transparent glass top on which 360-degree swivel casters are fixed with nuts. the latter are composed of metal and rubber. Presence of a chip on one of the corners of the tray. Patina consistent with age and use.