This square travertine coffee table, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is defined by its cross-base construction — four feet arranged in a cross pattern beneath the square top that gives the piece a structural clarity and visual lightness distinct from the monolithic pedestal tables of the same period. The base allows the stone to appear suspended, reducing the visual weight of the piece without reducing its material presence.
The 2 cm travertine top — 60 × 60 cm — displays soft beige and cream tones with organic veining that records the geological character of this specific slab. At 40 cm in height, the table sits at a practical and versatile proportion — equally suited as a coffee table, a side table, or as part of a composed grouping with other travertine pieces.
A compact yet formally resolved example of Italian postwar stone design — where the cross base introduces an architectural logic that elevates the piece beyond the merely functional.
Year: 1970s Origin: Italy Material: Solid travertine — soft beige and cream tones Measurements: 60 × 60 × 40 cm · Top thickness 2 cm Condition: Very good for age — natural variations in stone consistent with the material
This square travertine coffee table, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is defined by its cross-base construction — four feet arranged in a cross pattern beneath the square top that gives the piece a structural clarity and visual lightness distinct from the monolithic pedestal tables of the same period. The base allows the stone to appear suspended, reducing the visual weight of the piece without reducing its material presence.
The 2 cm travertine top — 60 × 60 cm — displays soft beige and cream tones with organic veining that records the geological character of this specific slab. At 40 cm in height, the table sits at a practical and versatile proportion — equally suited as a coffee table, a side table, or as part of a composed grouping with other travertine pieces.
A compact yet formally resolved example of Italian postwar stone design — where the cross base introduces an architectural logic that elevates the piece beyond the merely functional.
Year: 1970s Origin: Italy Material: Solid travertine — soft beige and cream tones Measurements: 60 × 60 × 40 cm · Top thickness 2 cm Condition: Very good for age — natural variations in stone consistent with the material
