Chrome, Teak and Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s

Every once in a while you encounter a table that makes full use of the ability to see through its tabletop. Under the glass pane stands a seductive array of chromed rectangular bars and thick teak beams arranged in a structure which gives off a strong architectural flavour while removing any doubt regarding sturdiness or quality. Its creator, now unknown to us, made the wise decision to forgo straight lines when dealing with the tabletop, and chose instead to round the corners - a wise call which also opened a pleasant dialogue within the piece's features.