Cattelan Italia Penguin Coffee Table

The Cattelan Italia Penguin Coffee Table is a full-metal accent table with a slim tapered silhouette — same Ø29 cm diameter throughout, available in two heights: Tall at 55h cm and Short at 48h cm. The entire table — top surface, tapered body, and base — is constructed from embossed lacquered steel in a single unified finish. Available in Bronze Embossed or Titanium Embossed across both heights. Both heights ship in identical parcels (33×33×60 cm, 0.07 m³) — the Tall version is 1 kg heavier (9.50 kg vs 8.50 kg for Short). Made in Italy by Cattelan Italia.

Key Features

• Same Ø29 cm Diameter — Two Heights: Both the Tall (55h cm) and Short (48h cm) versions share an identical Ø29 cm diameter throughout the tapered body. The 7 cm height difference between versions is the sole dimensional distinction; the silhouette, finish, and parcel footprint are otherwise identical. Both versions are available in both Bronze Embossed and Titanium Embossed.
• Tapered Embossed Steel Form — Full Table: The Penguin's defining characteristic is its gently tapered cylindrical silhouette — widening slightly toward the base — constructed entirely from embossed lacquered steel with no separate top panel or base component. The embossed surface creates a fine textural pattern across the steel that adds depth and tactile character to both finishes. There is no separate top/base component — the table ships as a single complete unit.
• Bronze Embossed and Titanium Embossed: Both finishes are available across both heights. Bronze Embossed is a warm, rich metallic tone with an amber-bronze cast; Titanium Embossed is a cool, mid-grey metallic with a refined industrial tone. The embossed pattern is the same in both finishes — the difference is entirely tonal.
• Identical Parcel — Both Heights: Both Tall and Short ship in the same 33×33×60 cm parcel at 0.07 m³ — the 7 cm height difference between versions is absorbed within the same box format. The Tall version weighs 9.50 kg vs 8.50 kg for Short — the 1 kg difference reflects the additional steel in the longer body. Both are single-person deliverable.
• Made in Italy — Cattelan Italia: Embossed lacquered steel throughout; hand-finished in Italy.

Heights

Tall (Ø29×55h cm): At 55 cm height the Tall Penguin sits at the lower end of standard sofa armrest height range (armrests typically 55–65 cm for most contemporary seating); it functions comfortably as a beside-sofa or beside-armchair surface for a glass, remote, or small items. The slim Ø29 cm diameter at 55 cm height gives the Tall version the most elongated, column-like proportions of the two — the height-to-diameter ratio is approximately 1.9:1, significantly taller than it is wide. Short (Ø48h cm): At 48 cm height the Short Penguin sits below standard armrest height — closer to a low side table proportion. The height-to-diameter ratio of approximately 1.7:1 is still strongly vertical but visually less columnar than the Tall. The Short version is the one selected for the Fast Delivery programme (Titanium Embossed only). Grouped together: A Tall + Short pair creates a 7 cm height step between the two units — a modest but perceptible height variation. Given the identical Ø29 cm diameter, the pair reads as a cohesive visual unit; the slight height stagger adds compositional interest without breaking the tonal or material unity of a matched-finish grouping.

Finish Options

Both finishes apply to the entire table — body, top surface, and base. Available across both heights.

Bronze Embossed Tall · Short

Titanium Embossed Tall · Short

Bronze Embossed — a warm, rich metallic tone with an amber-bronze cast; the warmer and more richly toned of the two finishes. The embossed surface texture creates a fine relief pattern across the bronze that gives the finish depth — it reads differently under warm vs cool ambient lighting. In a grouped Tall + Short pairing, both in Bronze Embossed, the warm tone creates a unified material family that reads as a deliberate set. Titanium Embossed — a cool, mid-grey metallic with a refined industrial tone; tonally neutral and compatible with a wide range of surrounding materials. The Titanium finish is the one selected for the Fast Delivery programme (Short version only). The embossed pattern is identical across both finishes — the relief texture and scale are the same; only the colour temperature and metallic tone differ.

Materials & Construction

Dimensions

Two heights — same Ø29 cm diameter. Available in Bronze Embossed or Titanium Embossed. Both ship in identical parcels (33×33×60 cm).

Packaging Details

Both heights ship in identical parcels — 1 parcel each. The Tall version is 1 kg heavier than Short (9.50 kg vs 8.50 kg) within the same box format.

Dimensions Overview

Penguin Coffee Table – Dimension Overview (Inches & CM)