The precisely delineated Serenissimo renders a table as a graphic composition, with four columns and a linear steel girder to float the table-top above. In the key of Lella and Massimo Vignelli’s original design, the creation speaks through its geometry and materials.
Its elemental shapes, defined by the soft tones of Venetian stucco and refined metal finishes, now take on a new expression with the introduction of a marble top – available exclusively with the metal base – which flanks the wide glass surface. This striking material presence enriches the composition, resulting in a harmonious balance of monumental proportions.
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Tabletop: 15mm thick transparent glass, extra clear opalescent glass, cast glass in the colours black, mustard yellow, English green, pink and lacquered frosted white glass.
Frame: grey painted micaceous metal.
Now available in matt marble Carrara statuario, gold Calacatta, Marquinia black,Levanto red, Alpi green, 20 mm thick.
Legs: 4 cylindrical bases (Ø 28 cm) made with a steel tube, painted in either a gun-metal grey or orbital bronze finish, or, in Encausto’s more tactile variations, in the colours terracotta, green, and white.
VT17
VT02
VT05
VT18
VT19
VT20
VT21
MR05
MR06
MR07
MR04
MR09
EN01
EN02
EN03
MT14
MT13
Glass slab characterised by transparency and absence of colour.
Float glass plate with acid-etched upper side (silky effect to the touch), and back-lacquered lower side.
Float glass plate with smooth and glossy upper side, acid-etched lower side.
Glass plate hot molded with smooth and glossy upper side, wrinkled (for casting) and semi transparent.
Glass plate hot molded with smooth and glossy upper side, wrinkled (for casting) and semi transparent.
Glass plate hot molded with smooth and glossy upper side, wrinkled (for casting) and semi transparent.
Glass plate hot molded with smooth and glossy upper side, wrinkled (for casting) and semi transparent.
Nero Marquina marble is extracted from Spanish caves and is deep black in colour. This natural stone is crossed by white or light grey veins. Stone slabs of first choice, carefully matched from the same block, without necessary granting of the continuity of the grains. Any differences in the texture, grains, color, or the presence of natural cracks filled with resin are natural attributes.
Levanto red marble has been considered a highly precious marble since ancient times. It is a particular marble, characterised by a predominantly red colouring with white veins. Stone slabs of first choice, carefully matched from the same block, without necessary granting of the continuity of the grains. Any differences in the texture, grains, color, or the presence of natural cracks filled with resin are natural attributes.
Marble of great aesthetic value, refined and elegant. Compact and uniform structure with a remarkable chromatic variety. The basic tone is dark green with numerous shades, with veins tending towards white or yellow, which stand out against the green background and make the material unique. Stone slabs of first choice, carefully matched from the same block, without necessary granting of the continuity of the grains. Any differences in the texture, grains, color, or the presence of natural cracks filled with resin are natural attributes.
Statuario marble is the most precious and valuable marble that guarantees aesthetic luxury, giving brilliance and shine. Carrara Statuary marble brings luxury and elegance together. Stone slabs of first choice, carefully matched from the same block, without necessary granting of the continuity of the grains. Any differences in the texture, grains, color, or the presence of natural cracks filled with resin are natural attributes.
A prized natural marble with a crystalline white background, traversed by golden and light grey veins that create an elegant chromatic contrast. The matte finish enhances the material's depth, giving the surface a sophisticated and contemporary appeal. Marble slabs of the highest quality, carefully selected and matched from the same block, can be combined even without vein continuity. Any variations in pattern, veining, colour, or the presence of resin-treated natural fissures are intrinsic characteristics of the material.
Decorative putty based on natural calce. Worked in three steps with a naturally drying steel trowel. Transparent satin-finish water-based acrylic protection.
Decorative putty based on natural calce. Worked in three steps with a naturally drying steel trowel. Transparent satin-finish water-based acrylic protection.
Decorative putty based on natural calce. Worked in three steps with a naturally drying steel trowel. Transparent satin-finish water-based acrylic protection.
Multi-layered varnishing with a "scratched" effect obtained by manual brushing. The difference between coffee tables of the same finish is characteristic of the manual workmanship, which may be susceptible to variations in tone and homogeneity.
Multi-layered painting with "gunmetal" effect. The difference between coffee tables of the same finish is characteristic of the manual workmanship, which may be susceptible to variations in tone and homogeneity.
Epoxy powder coated steel in Micaceous grey finish
From the archive
- 1 David Law, Lella & Massimo Vignelli
- 2 Original drawing
- 3 Ancient wisdom and modern lines: Serenissimo, photo by Pozzi 1984.
- 4 Encaustic colors inspired by the nuances of the 18th century paintings of the artist, Francesco Guardi
- 5 Colour palette, Serenissimo first edition 1984
- 6 Encaustic colors inspired by the nuances of the 18th century paintings of the artist, Francesco Guardi
- 7 Encaustic uses a very sophisticated technique involving the application of very fine sand plaster
- 8 The craftsmanship makes each base unique in its colour and shades
- 9 The stucco is applied by hand in the traditional way
- 10 Serenissimo, photo Santi Caleca 1990s
- 11 Cover page “Interni”, December 1985
- 12 Cover page "Modo", November 1985
- 13 1987. Serenissimo wins the ID Annual Review award in the United States.
- 14 Cover page "Shitsunai" Japan, May 1988
- 15 Serenissimo Executive, modular system for contract projects
- 16 Interiori Design USA, December 1986
The genesis of Serenissimo attempted to recover the craft technique of Encaustic art, or “Venetian stucco”, in which a very fine sand plaster is applied with a spatula and then the colours, inspired by the 18th century paintings of the landscape artist, Francesco Guardi, are heated and fused.
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