MOLTENI & C. TABLE D.859.1

Name: MOLTENI & C. TABLE D.859.1
Brand: Molteni & C.
SKU: 46233

Gio Ponti

In 1958, Gio Ponti was commissioned to design the auditorium adjacent to the Time&Life building at 1271 Avenue of the Americas in New York, the headquarters of Time Inc., publisher of iconic and influential magazines such as Time, Life, Fortune, People, and Sports Illustrated. This was Ponti's most significant project in New York. The D.859.1 table, primarily used as a large conference table seating up to ten people, stands out in the auditorium not only for its imposing size—over 3.60 meters in length—but also for its refined and essential design. The trapezoidal base is notable for its lightness and modernity, resembling a single-span bridge, supporting a large, tapered tabletop that accentuates its aerodynamic form. Originally made of solid ash with brass feet, the table is now available in both the original version and in black-stained ash. In addition to the original size, the D.859.1 is also available in two smaller versions that faithfully respect the harmony and proportions of the original design.

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The D.859.1 table features a solid wood structure, made from natural or black-stained ash. The feet are satin-finished brass, while the base rests on a plastic material to provide floor support. The tabletop consists of a composite support made of spruce (Picea abies) with high-density fiberboard external panels, covered with an ash wood veneer and painted in the specific product variations. The table is available in various dimensions, with a height of 75 cm and a length reaching up to 360 cm. Reductions in size are not possible, and the company reserves the right to make changes to the models without prior notice. This design, first created in 1959 by Gio Ponti, continues to be produced today with updated specifications.

The brand is distinguished by innovative design, continuous research, and the adoption of advanced production techniques, supplying furnishings for museums, hotels, restaurants, and cruise ships, with collaborations from renowned designers such as Patricia Urquiola, Rodolfo Dordoni, Jean Nouvel, and Hannes Wettstein. Molteni&C received the prestigious Compasso d'Oro career award in 1994 and 2020, awarded by ADI (Association for Industrial Design). Since 2012, in collaboration with the Gio Ponti Archives and under the artistic direction of Studio Cerri & Associati, it has exclusively reissued several iconic pieces by Gio Ponti, intended for private residences, special projects, or limited editions, faithfully respecting the original designs.

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Brand Molteni & C.

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