{"product_id":"mid-century-square-giovanni-offredi-concrete-dining-table-for-saporiti-italy-1970","title":"Mid-century Square Giovanni Offredi Concrete Dining Table for Saporiti, Italy 1970","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiovanni Offredi Concrete \u0026amp; Glass Dining Table for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional example of Italian modernist design from the 1970s, this square dining table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia combines sculptural concrete, polished chrome and glass in a striking architectural composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiovanni Offredi was one of the distinctive voices of post-war Italian furniture design. Known for his innovative approach to materials, structural experimentation and bold geometric forms, Offredi created furniture that blurred the boundaries between functional objects and architectural sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis collaborations with Saporiti Italia produced some of the most recognisable examples of Italian design from the 1970s, a period when designers increasingly explored unconventional materials and industrial production techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Study in Balance, Geometry and Material Contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of this remarkable dining table is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esculptural concrete pedestal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, composed of sharply angled geometric forms with a distinctive textured surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than concealing the structural elements, Offredi made them the centrepiece of the design. The substantial concrete base creates a powerful architectural presence, while its angular silhouette introduces an unexpected sense of movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA polished chrome support bar runs horizontally beneath the tabletop, providing a beautiful contrast to the raw, mineral texture of the concrete. The exposed construction is an essential part of the table's visual identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove the base rests a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esquare glass tabletop measuring 120 × 120 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the sculptural construction to remain visible from every angle. The transparency of the glass gives the table a remarkably light appearance despite the substantial nature of its concrete foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis interplay between visual weight and transparency, industrial precision and raw texture, is what makes the design so compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian Modernism at Its Most Architectural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the 1970s, Italian designers increasingly challenged traditional ideas about furniture, experimenting with materials more commonly associated with architecture and industrial construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiovanni Offredi embraced this progressive approach, creating pieces in which structural engineering became an integral part of the aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dining table perfectly illustrates that philosophy. Its restrained geometry, exposed chrome detailing and monumental concrete base feel equally relevant today, more than five decades after its creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe table works particularly well in interiors that celebrate authentic materials and strong architectural forms. Whether surrounded by Italian leather dining chairs, Bauhaus cantilever seating or contemporary upholstered furniture, it creates an unmistakable focal point without overwhelming the surrounding space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts square proportions make it particularly suitable for intimate dining arrangements, comfortably accommodating four people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable statement piece for collectors of Italian Mid-Century Modern furniture, architectural design and distinctive 1970s interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Giovanni Offredi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saporiti Italia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italian Modernism \/ Mid-Century Modern \/ Brutalist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Textured concrete, polished chrome and glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 120 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 120 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 73.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eCondition:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne small chip on one corner (see photo\/video) of the table and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonly minimal superficial scratches consistent with its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary combination of raw concrete, reflective chrome and transparent glass — a timeless example of Giovanni Offredi's architectural approach to furniture design for Saporiti Italia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found icons - 20th century design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63854113390922,"sku":null,"price":6999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/2372\/7773\/files\/Mid-century_Square_Giovanni_Offredi_Concrete_Dining_Table_for_Saporiti_Italy_1970_AI.jpg?v=1791467987","url":"https:\/\/www.foundicons.nl\/fr\/products\/mid-century-square-giovanni-offredi-concrete-dining-table-for-saporiti-italy-1970","provider":"FOUND ICONS ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}