Description
The Cattelan Italia Gliss Coffee Table is a slim round pedestal accent table — Ø35 cm diameter — available in three heights: 50h cm, 55h cm, and 60h cm. All three heights share an identical Ø35 cm footprint and the same two finish configurations: Clear Glass top with Polished Stainless Steel base, or Polished Stainless Steel top and base (fully metallic). The Gliss is available both as individual pieces (each height ordered separately) and as a Set of 3 combining all three heights in a single order at a unified finish choice. The three-height system follows the same stepped-cluster design logic seen across the Cattelan Italia accent table range — the consistent Ø35 cm footprint across all three heights allows them to be grouped into a composed tiered arrangement in which only height varies. At their individual heights, each version functions as a compact, slender side or accent table. The polished stainless steel pedestal base is consistent across all heights and both top finish options — its reflective, mirror-finished surface is the material constant of every Gliss configuration. Made in Italy by Cattelan Italia.
Key Features
- Three Heights — One Diameter: All three Gliss versions share an identical Ø35 cm top diameter and pedestal footprint. The only variable between individual versions is height — 50, 55, and 60 cm, in 5 cm increments. This shared diameter is what makes the three-piece cluster compositionally coherent: consistent circular plan geometry across all heights creates a grouped arrangement in which the stepped heights read as a deliberate tiered system.
- Two Top Finish Options — Glass or Full Steel: The top is available in Clear Glass (transparent circular disc over the polished steel pedestal) or Polished Stainless Steel (fully metallic — top and base in the same mirror-polished steel). These represent two distinct compositional approaches: the glass-top version creates a material contrast between the transparent disc and the reflective pedestal below; the all-steel version creates a fully unified, single-material composition in which disc and pedestal read as one continuous metallic object.
- Polished Stainless Steel Pedestal Base — Fixed: The slender pedestal base is mirror-polished stainless steel in all configurations — it does not vary between heights or top finishes. The pedestal's slender diameter relative to the Ø35 cm top disc creates a deliberately top-heavy visual proportion that contributes to the Gliss's characteristic light, floating appearance.
- Available as Individual Pieces or Set of 3: Each height can be ordered individually. The Set of 3 combines all three heights (50h + 55h + 60h cm) in a single order at a unified top finish — suited to customers configuring the full tiered cluster from the outset.
- Compact Ø35 cm Footprint: At 35 cm diameter, the Gliss has one of the smallest plan footprints in the Cattelan Italia accent table range — suited to placement beside armchairs, at sofa ends, on bedside positions, or in tight recesses where a larger table would obstruct circulation.
- Made in Italy — Cattelan Italia: Precision-manufactured in Italy with tempered glass and polished stainless steel construction throughout.
Versions & Configurations
50h cm / 19.7"
55h cm / 21.7"
60h cm / 23.6"
Same finish throughout
The three Gliss heights — 50, 55, and 60 cm — span a relatively narrow range (10 cm total between lowest and tallest) compared to the Dodo or Domingo stepped systems. The 5 cm increments between adjacent heights create a tightly graduated stepping effect when all three are clustered: the difference between any two adjacent pieces is small but clearly visible, and the overall height variation from 50 to 60 cm produces a gently tiered group rather than a dramatically stepped one. This tight graduation is well suited to the Gliss's slender, refined visual character — a large height differential between pieces would create a more abrupt compositional contrast that would work against the table's delicate proportions. 50h cm sits just below standard side table elevation — well suited as a low side or drink table beside low-profile seating. 55h cm is at approximately sofa arm height for most standard sofas — the most versatile of the three for general side table use. 60h cm is at the upper end of side table height — suited to higher seating, use as a bedside table, or as a slightly elevated accent in a cluster. When the Set of 3 is grouped, the 60 cm piece provides the visual anchor of the arrangement; the 50 and 55 cm pieces step down in front of or beside it, creating a composed ascending or descending sequence depending on the viewing direction.
Finish Options
Two finish configurations available — both use a Polished Stainless Steel base. The top finish is the only variable. The same finish applies to all three pieces when ordering the Set of 3.
Clear Glass (transparent disc over polished steel pedestal) or Polished Stainless Steel (fully metallic top and base).
Clear Glass
Top — Transparent
Polished Stainless Steel
Top & Base
Clear Glass top — a transparent circular disc in tempered clear glass over the polished stainless steel pedestal. The two materials — transparent glass and mirror-polished steel — create a deliberate material contrast: the glass disc is visually passive and spatially open; the pedestal below is reflective and metallic. From above, the steel pedestal top connection is visible through the glass, making the structural junction between disc and stem legible. From the side, the transparent disc appears to float above the stem — its thinness emphasised by the full transparency of the glass. The Clear Glass configuration is the lighter, more spatially open of the two options — it preserves the surrounding room's visual continuity through and around the top surface. Polished Stainless Steel top — the disc and pedestal are both mirror-polished stainless steel, creating a fully unified single-material composition. The top surface is reflective rather than transparent — it captures and redistributes ambient light and reflections from above, creating a dynamic, constantly changing surface as the lighting in the room shifts. From the side, disc and pedestal read as one continuous metallic form — the transition between top and stem is a material-continuous junction rather than a glass-to-metal interface. The all-steel configuration is the more assertive of the two options — its fully reflective surface has a stronger material presence in the room and creates a more object-like quality.
Materials & Construction
Tempered Glass Top Option
The Clear Glass top is tempered circular glass — heat-treated for impact resistance and safety, with a chamfered perimeter edge. At Ø35 cm the disc is a compact, precisely defined circle. The transparency of the glass means it contributes no visual mass to the composition — the slender pedestal below reads as the dominant visual element, and the glass disc sits above it as a thin, optically neutral plane. The tempered construction ensures the disc is robust for daily side table use despite its slender apparent thickness.
Polished Stainless Steel
Mirror-polished stainless steel is used for the pedestal base in all Gliss configurations, and for the top disc in the all-steel version. The mirror-polished surface is the highest grade of stainless steel finish — it reflects ambient light and the surrounding room with clarity and continuity across the surface. The pedestal's slender diameter relative to the Ø35 cm disc creates the Gliss's characteristic floating visual proportion: a wide circular top supported by a visually narrow stem, which at polished steel gives the impression of the disc hovering above the floor with minimal visible support.
Three-Height Cluster System
The Gliss's 5 cm height increments — 50, 55, 60 cm — produce the tightest stepped graduation in the Cattelan Italia accent table range. This narrow increment is appropriate to the Gliss's proportions: the Ø35 cm diameter is itself small, and a larger height differential between pieces would create a disproportionate visual contrast at this scale. The shared Ø35 cm footprint means all three pieces can be placed in a very tight cluster — three Gliss pieces side by side occupy a minimal combined footprint — which, combined with their mirror-polished surfaces, creates a composed reflective group that is particularly effective in positions where natural light hits the cluster from a consistent direction.
Dimensions
Three heights — 50h, 55h, 60h cm — all Ø35 cm diameter. Available individually or as the Set of 3.
| Version | Dimension | cm | inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gliss — Ø35 × 50h | |||
| 50h | Diameter | 35 | 13.8" |
| 50h | Height | 50 | 19.7" |
| Gliss — Ø35 × 55h | |||
| 55h | Diameter | 35 | 13.8" |
| 55h | Height | 55 | 21.7" |
| Gliss — Ø35 × 60h | |||
| 60h | Diameter | 35 | 13.8" |
| 60h | Height | 60 | 23.6" |
Packaging Details
Each individual piece ships in 1 parcel. The Set of 3 ships in 3 parcels — one per height. All three individual parcel dimensions are identical (46 × 48 × 11 cm); only weight varies by height.
| Configuration | Parcel | Parcel Dimensions (cm) | Volume (m³) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gliss — Ø35 × 50h | Volume: 0.02 m³ | Weight: 9.00 kg | ||||
| 50h | 1 — Full Table | 46 × 48 × 11 | 0.02 | 9.00 |
| Gliss — Ø35 × 55h | Volume: 0.02 m³ | Weight: 9.50 kg | ||||
| 55h | 1 — Full Table | 46 × 48 × 11 | 0.02 | 9.50 |
| Gliss — Ø35 × 60h | Volume: 0.02 m³ | Weight: 10.00 kg | ||||
| 60h | 1 — Full Table | 46 × 48 × 11 | 0.02 | 10.00 |
| Set of 3 (50h + 55h + 60h) | Total Volume: 0.06 m³ | Total Weight: 28.50 kg | ||||
| Set | 1 — 50h cm | 46 × 48 × 11 | 0.02 | 9.00 |
| Set | 2 — 55h cm | 46 × 48 × 11 | 0.02 | 9.50 |
| Set | 3 — 60h cm | 46 × 48 × 11 | 0.02 | 10.00 |
| Total — Set of 3 | 0.06 m³ | 28.50 kg | ||
Dimensions Overview
