Description
The Cattelan Italia Bishop Coffee Table is not a conventional occasional table but a pure expression of Italian artisanal excellence — a sculpted ceramic object in which stacked, overlapping geometric forms emerge from a process of entirely hand-worked Artistic Ceramic. Bishop celebrates imperfection as a virtue: every surface irregularity, tonal variation, and mark left by the craftsman's hand is a deliberate record of the making process, rendering each Bishop table genuinely unique. The table is available in three circular size variants — A (Ø36×45h cm), B (Ø40×50h cm), and C (Ø50×38h cm) — and in three hand-applied Artistic Ceramic finish colourways: the warm earthen tones of Etrusco, the deep jewel green of Smeraldo, and the rich midnight blue of Cobalto. With its entirely ceramic construction and hand-crafted surface, Bishop occupies the space between functional furniture and art object. Made in Italy by Cattelan Italia.
Key Features
- Entirely Hand-Crafted Artistic Ceramic Construction: Bishop is produced entirely in Artistic Ceramic — a hand-worked ceramic finish in which the surface coloration, texture, and tonal depth are applied and worked by skilled craftsmen rather than by machine. No two Bishop tables are identical: surface irregularities, brushstroke marks, and tonal shifts are intrinsic to the process and are considered qualities of the object, not flaws. This makes Bishop one of Cattelan Italia's most genuinely artisanal products.
- Sculpted Stacked Geometry — Architectural Form: The Bishop form is defined by a series of overlapping geometric volumes — cylindrical, disc-like strata that stack and offset to create a composed, sculptural silhouette. The form references the profile of a chess bishop piece in its tapered, layered verticality, combining precise geometric intention with the organic, imprecise character of the hand-worked surface finish.
- Three Size Variants — Tall Accent and Lower Coffee: Size A (Ø36×45h cm) and Size B (Ø40×50h cm) are the taller variants, functioning primarily as accent or side tables. Size C (Ø50×38h cm) is the wider, lower variant, functioning as a central coffee table with a broader top surface and a lower profile.
- Three Artistic Ceramic Colourways — Etrusco, Smeraldo, Cobalto: Etrusco is a warm, earthy terracotta-and-ochre colourway, Smeraldo is a deep emerald green, and Cobalto is a rich cobalt blue with strong decorative-arts character.
- Each Piece is Unique: Because the surface finish is entirely hand-applied, no two Bishop tables share exactly the same surface character. Tonal depth, brushstroke marks, and surface variation differ from piece to piece.
- Multi-Piece Grouping Potential: The three size and height variants are designed to be deployed in grouped arrangements — one A or B alongside a C, or all three together in a composed cluster.
- Made in Italy — Cattelan Italia: Manufactured entirely in Italy by Cattelan Italia.
Table Size
Size A (Ø36×45h cm) is the most slender and upright of the three variants, suited to accent placement beside a lounge chair or as a solo sculptural object. Size B (Ø40×50h cm) is slightly broader and taller, while Size C (Ø50×38h cm) is wider and lower, making it the most natural central coffee table format. The three sizes are especially effective when grouped together as a sculptural landscape of varying heights and diameters.
Artistic Ceramic Finish
Three hand-applied Artistic Ceramic colourways — each piece is unique. Available across all three size variants without restriction.
Etrusco
Artistic Ceramic
Smeraldo
Artistic Ceramic
Cobalto
Artistic Ceramic
The three Bishop Artistic Ceramic colourways each carry a distinct material mood. Etrusco draws on warm terracotta and archaeological earth tones, giving Bishop a grounded, ancient character. Smeraldo introduces a deep mineral green with jewel-like depth, while Cobalto brings a saturated cobalt blue associated with traditional ceramic culture and decorative arts. All three finishes are hand-applied and will vary from piece to piece, so product imagery is representative rather than identical to the delivered object.
Materials & Construction
Hand-Worked Artistic Ceramic
Bishop is constructed entirely in Artistic Ceramic, with surface colour, texture, and tonal variation created by skilled craftsmen through a deliberately non-mechanical process. Brushstrokes, tonal modulation, and subtle irregularities are intrinsic to the material result and central to the identity of the piece.
Sculpted Ceramic Body
The Bishop form is a stacked geometric composition realised in ceramic, with overlapping cylindrical volumes that shift in proportion across sizes A, B, and C. The ceramic body is fired to a high standard of density and durability while retaining the expressive visual character of hand-worked surface finish.
Art Object & Furniture
Bishop is designed to function both as a table and as a sculptural interior object. Its scale, materiality, and crafted surface allow it to stand alone as a focal element or to operate in grouped arrangements within a living area.
Dimensions
Three circular size variants. A and B are taller accent sizes; C is the wider, lower coffee table size. All dimensions are consistent across all three Artistic Ceramic colourways.
| Size | Dimension | cm | inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| A — Slender Accent (Ø36 × 45h) | |||
| A | Diameter | 36 | 14.2" |
| A | Height | 45 | 17.7" |
| B — Mid Accent (Ø40 × 50h) | |||
| B | Diameter | 40 | 15.7" |
| B | Height | 50 | 19.7" |
| C — Wide Coffee (Ø50 × 38h) | |||
| C | Diameter | 50 | 19.7" |
| C | Height | 38 | 15.0" |
Packaging Details
Packaging dimensions and weights will be confirmed prior to delivery. The Bishop ceramic body is heavy and fragile in transit, so each piece is individually packed with specialist protective materials. Please contact us if exact packaging data is required for access planning or commercial project logistics.
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