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Coffee Center Cocktail Table Glass Crystal Geometric Collectible Design Italy

Creator: Barberini & Gunnell
Offered by: Barberini & Gunnell

Description
The coffee table 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is cut and ground with extreme precision, then the sheets are assembled by hand, having to fit together perfectly, the gluing operation requires extreme precision and experience. The final result is spectacular, the sloping edges of the glass create wonderful reflections and crystalline transparencies.
The first 'Origami' coffee table was presented by Sotheby's for the auction on 4 November 2015.

Coffee table dimension: L 140 x W 70 x H 34cm. Limited Edition of 30.

The inspiration for origami came from the observation of a simple piece of paper which, being folded a few times according to an antique Japanese technique, transforms into complex and delicate figures of innate fascination and beauty: The origami.

The idea starts off with the concept of taking advantage of the resistance of glass appreciating its optical lightness with the intent to unveil the similarity between the complex art of origami and the workmanship of glass showing its magic transparency. Both, paper with its light sense of touch and opacity and glass with its physical heaviness and transparency present contrary features but have also a strong attribute in common: The concept of lightness. The tables origami were created as a result of this theory.

The artworks by Barberini & Gunnell are regularly shown at international art fairs, such as PAD London, PAD Genève, PAD Monaco, Salon Art + Design New York, ArtMiami.

More Information

Customization Options:	Dimensions are customizable.
Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	New
Materials:	The table is made entirely of extra-clear glass.
Condition:	New.
Creation Date:	2015
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary, Collectible Design
News references:	The origami was presented by Sotheby's for the auction on 4 November 2015.
Incollect Reference #:	378875

Dimensions

W.	55.12 in;	H.	13.39 in;	D.	27.56 in;
W.	140 cm;	H.	34 cm;	D.	70 cm;

Message from Seller:

Barberini & Gunnell, founded 2009 in Ancona in Italy by architects Francesco Barberini and Nina A. Gunnell, is the result of a philosophy, thinking of design and architecture as a work of art. The architectural and interior design activity carried out by ‘The Studio’ complements the creations of ‘The Atelier’, which are the result of an artistic playground and highly skilled craftsmanship, a place where artworks and sculptures come to life. P: 39.071.211.1697 studio@barberini-gunnell.com