Maxalto  - Astrum round table d165

Astrum is the new collection of tables, rectangular, round and oval, which stands out for its particular "easel" base. The structure is formed by a single column of aluminum painted graphite or amber painted that, according to the shape of the table, consists of two or three elements to form trestles: two elements connected by a crossbar form the base for the rectangular tables, while three elements connected to the base by a steel ring form the support for the round tables.

The triangular section of the upright, rising from the ground with a slight slope, gives the structure lightness and solidity at the same time. The table tops are available in different finishes of wood and marble: brushed light oak, gray, brushed and smoked black or natural wenge with the possibility of a central marble insert; white marble Calacatta, black Marquinia, green Guatemala and Emperador, all with glossy finish, for a more precious expression of the table. Only for round versions it is possible to insert a swivel tray in wood or marble finishes. The table also stands out from those already present in the collection, placing itself, thanks to the introduction of the fusion structure, as a versatile system that, with the multiplicity of configurations, generates tables of different shapes and sizes.

Antonio Citterio

Born in Meda in 1950, he opened his own design studio in 1972 and graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic in 1975. Between 1987 and 1996 he was associated with Terry Dwan; together they built buildings in Europe and Japan. In 2000, with Patricia Viel, he founded a design company, active at an international level, which develops complex design programs, at all scales and in synergy with a qualified network of specialist consultancies. The studio has now assumed the name of “Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel”. In the industrial design sector he currently collaborates with Italian and foreign companies such as Ansorg, Arclinea, Axor-Hansgrohe, B&B Italia, Flexform, Flos, Hermès, Iittala, Kartell, Maxalto, Sanitec (Geberit Group), Technogym and Vitra. Another important fact, in 1987 and 1994 Antonio Citterio was awarded the Compasso d'Oro-ADI. Since 2006 he has been teaching architectural design at the Mendrisio Academy of Architecture (Switzerland). In 2008 he received the honor "Royal Designer for Industry" from the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers & Commerce in London.

Maxalto

Maxalto was founded in 1975 as a company alongside B&B Italia, defining its own precise identity in the specialized production of highly handcrafted furniture. Seeking the highest quality in terms of materials and workmanship is the goal of excellence stated right from the name: Indeed,Maxalto coming from the Venetian dialect terms "massa alto," meaning "the highest." Maxalto is recognised worldwide for its unique way of balancing tradition and innovation, as well as its distinctive and beautiful use of high-quality materials, especially wood, of which Afra and Tobia Scarpa have been the interpreters, making wood the protagonist by designing a series of wooden furniture.Since 1993, the Maxalto collections have been overseen by architect Antonio Citterio, who has continually expanded the product series so that it now incorporates whole living room and bedroom ranges. The home furniture conceived by Afra and Tobia Scarpa quickly established itself as a benchmark of Italian design. A collection of fine wooden furniture completely "made in Italy."