Paolo Piva Re Quadro Coffee Table in Travertine and Black Lacquer

Italian Vintage Travertine Coffee Tables

A striking and highly architectural coffee table designed by Paolo Piva, featuring a monumental geometric composition in high-gloss black lacquer paired with a recessed travertine stone base. The table’s bold linear form and floating proportions create a sculptural presence, embodying the refined minimalism and spatial balance associated with Italian postmodern design of the 1980s.

Attributed to the “Re Quadro” model designed for B&B Italia, this piece reflects Paolo Piva’s fascination with geometry, architectural rhythm and luxurious material contrasts. Similar examples have been associated with B&B Italia productions from the 1980s.

Architectural Italian modernism by Paolo Piva

The table is constructed with a sharply profiled lacquered frame elevated above a substantial travertine plinth, creating a sophisticated interplay between lightness and solidity. The recessed inner structure gives the piece a strong graphic identity while maintaining a calm and restrained elegance.

The combination of mirror-like black lacquer and natural travertine recalls the luxurious material palette widely explored in high-end Italian interiors during the late twentieth century. The clean geometric composition allows the table to work equally well in minimalist, postmodern or collectible contemporary interiors.

Travertine and lacquer contrast

One of the most compelling aspects of this design is the contrast between the soft organic movement of the travertine and the precision of the lacquered architectural frame. The proportions feel almost architectural in scale, giving the piece a sculptural quality beyond a traditional coffee table.

The floating recessed centre and carefully detailed mitred corners demonstrate the refined craftsmanship associated with important Italian furniture production from the period.

Details & Dimensions

Designer: Paolo Piva
Manufacturer: Attributed to B&B Italia
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1980s
In style: Italian Postmodern, Modernist, Mid-Century Italian
Materials & Techniques: Travertine, lacquered wood
Condition: Good original condition, consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:
Height: 32 cm
Width: 170 cm
Depth: 110 cm

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