Gae Aulenti Coffee Table for Knoll International, 1975

For sale a rare and stunning Mid-Century Modernist coffee table, designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, c.1975.

This fabulous and very clever design consists of a cylindrical ‘bundle’ of triangular tubes that spring from the ground, separate like branches and flow to form the frame. Launched in 1975 by Knoll International, The “Aulenti Collection” which consisted of tables & chairs, 2 and 3 seater sofas, armchair and coffee tables, was inspired by a series of sketches that displayed fluid shapes branching into space. The table is formed from strong tubular steel and has it’s original, curved, thick smoked glass top.

The frame has chips & scratches to the paintwork and the glass top has age & use related scratches to top surface and some chips to the lower sloping edges (see photos). The plastic feet are all present.

Approx measurements H: 34cm / W: 86cm / D: 86cm