This dining table designed by Carlo (Samo) Scarpa for Simon Gavina in 1971 is an exceptional piece within the "Ultrarazionale" collection. Its design combines architectural presence with visual lightness: two fluted Carrara marble pillars support an oval top that appears to float, as if gravity becomes part of the piece's language.
The result is a table with a hypnotic balance: mass and precision, solidity and void, furniture and architecture. Perfect for dining rooms where the main object not only accompanies but defines the space.
The base: columns that speak of architecture
The fluted pedestals directly evoke the symbolic strength of classical columns. This structural reference makes the table perceived as a bridge between interior design and construction: a gesture characteristic of Scarpa, always attentive to detail, proportion, and materiality.
Carrara marble: serene and timeless presence
Carrara marble offers a silent beauty: subtle veins, mineral luminosity, and a nobility that ages with elegance. It is a material that never goes out of style, and in Scarpa's hands, it becomes a statement of intent.
Why we chose this table at Matuta Home
Our philosophy: pieces with soul, architecture, and craftsmanship
At Matuta Home, we seek objects with cultural weight, lasting beauty, and a real story behind them. This table perfectly fits our philosophy because it represents what interests us most about design: the union between craftsmanship, noble material, and architectural thinking.
Scarpa did not design "beautiful furniture"; he designed spatial experiences. This table is precisely that: a presence that organizes the dining room, sparks conversation, and transforms the everyday into a ritual.