Wood, glass, metal, marble: how materials transform table design
Spotlight on materials: a revolution in table design
Dining table design is constantly evolving thanks to the innovation and creativity of designers from companies like Pacini & Cappellini, leaders in the Made in Italy furniture sector. However, there is more than just design. The value of a table also derives from the choice of materials: wood, glass, marble and metal are fundamental elements that determine not only the appearance, but also the functionality and longevity of each piece of furniture.
In this context, Pacini & Cappellini excels, using its expertise to transform these materials into focal points. Whether sturdy wooden tops, elegant glass plates, refined metal frames or precious marble, each table is the result of a careful design process and craftsmanship.
The essence of wood in table design
Wood, which has always played a leading role in furniture design, gives tables an unrivalled touch of authenticity. This material lives and breathes the history of our planet and interior design; each grain tells millions of details, all to be discovered.
The presence of a solid wood table is enough to add an immediate sense of warmth and elegance to a room. Woods such as Canaletto walnut or ash, used for Pacini & Cappellini products, also allow each table to stand out thanks to their intrinsic characteristics.
The Shell dining table, with its ash, Canaletto walnut or fibre wood plated base and painted metal details, is a tangible representation of the centrality of an element such as wood in the world of interior design, especially when it opens up to other worlds and materials.
The luminosity of glass
Glass introduces a dimension of lightness and modernity into Pacini & Cappellini’s design products. This material, famous for its ability to amplify the brightness of spaces, is skilfully used to create surfaces that capture and reflect light, giving a feeling of breadth and openness to even the most compact environments.
In table design, glass often becomes the protagonist, bringing not only visual elegance but also surprising robustness thanks to the most innovative technologies. In the most interesting models such as Axis, the transparency of glass merges with the solidity of wood and the modernity of metal, creating a interplay of materials that is both functional and stimulating.
The use of glass in Pacini & Cappellini’s tables demonstrates a balance between tradition and innovation, where the purity of design meets the strength of the material, ensuring that each piece is not only beautiful to look at but also built to last.
The innovative character of metal
In the landscape of table design, metal asserts itself as an expression of modernity and strength. Pacini & Cappellini skilfully integrates this material into its Made in Italy products, playing with both its aesthetic and structural properties. The use of metals such as stainless steel or aluminium not only gives stability and lightness to the tables, but also provides a glossy or matt finish that dialogues with the light and the surrounding space.
The versatility of metal allows innovative shapes and subtle profiles to be explored, creating a sense of elegance that matches the warmth of wood and the transparency of glass. An example of the synthesis of these materials? Tube, one of the most interesting products in the Pacini & Cappellini catalogue.
The timeless elegance of marble
When elegance is the guiding thread in furnishing a home, the choice of a material such as marble is always a win. The century-old yet timeless beauty of this natural stone makes dining tables a focal point of the living areas in which they are placed, providing a refined and sophisticated overall effect.
Many of Pacini & Cappellini’s proposals can be requested with a marble top; among these we would like to point out Cosmo, a design table that plays with contrasts, with a painted metal frame and a natural polished marble top.
To take a closer look at what can be achieved by using such apparently simple materials as wood, glass, metal and marble with craftsmanship, we invite you to visit us at the Pacini & Cappellini showroom in Via Albricci in Milan.