Settemila 17 Coffee Table by Ponti & Mariani Italy 1966

Iconic 1960s Italian Space Age Design

An exceptional Settemila 17 illuminated coffee table, designed by Giorgio Ponti and Gianfranco Mariani for Rimadesio in Italy in 1966. This rare example of 1960s Italian design combines smoked glass, transparent methacrylate and sculptural illumination in a striking Space Age coffee table.

The distinctive low-profile composition features two large smoked-glass surfaces seemingly suspended around a transparent central structure, creating the futuristic aesthetic associated with the most innovative Italian modern furniture of the 1960s.

Sculptural Illuminated Glass Centre

At the heart of the Settemila 17 coffee table is its extraordinary sculptural glass sphere, enclosed within the transparent methacrylate structure. Documented examples of the model describe a blown glass sphere with lattimo glass inclusions, producing the characteristic organic pattern visible throughout the surface.

When illuminated, the central sphere emits a warm atmospheric glow, transforming this vintage Italian coffee tableinto both a functional piece of furniture and a sculptural lighting object. The contrast between smoked glass, clear Plexiglas and illuminated glass gives the table its unmistakable Space Age character.

Giorgio Ponti & Gianfranco Mariani for Rimadesio

Designed by Giorgio Ponti and Gianfranco Mariani, the Settemila 17 was created for renowned Italian manufacturer Rimadesio in 1966.

The design reflects the experimentation with glass, Plexiglas and new materials in post-war Italian furniture design, resulting in a piece that sits between furniture, sculpture and lighting. Today, the Rimadesio Settemila 17 represents a highly distinctive example of collectible mid-century Italian design.

A Collectible Italian Design Statement

With its dramatic proportions and illuminated centre, this 1960s Italian coffee table makes a powerful statement within both contemporary and vintage interiors.

Its combination of Space Age design, smoked glass, transparent acrylic and integrated lighting makes the Settemila 17 particularly appealing to collectors of rare Italian furniture, vintage Rimadesio and important 20th-century design.

Details

Designers: Giorgio Ponti & Gianfranco Mariani
Model: Settemila 17
Manufacturer: Rimadesio
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1966
Style: Italian Modern / Mid-Century Modern / Space Age
Materials: Smoked glass, Plexiglas, blown glass 
Lighting: Integrated internal illumination
Condition: Good condition, wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions

Height: 35 cm
Diameter: 87 cm

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