Description
The Cattelan Italia Standard Coffee Table is a celebration of vitreous material — a coffee table designed to inhabit large living spaces where light becomes an integral part of the furniture itself. Its defining visual character lies in the studied contrast between its two constituent elements: a solid, linear base structure that defines the spatial perimeter of the table with technical precision, set in deliberate counterpoint against a curved bronze glass top whose irregular, organically imprecise perimeter traces a circumference that is wilfully non-mechanical. Despite its industrial origins, Standard conveys the soul of a hand-modelled piece: the curved bronze glass appears as though it was shaped by a craftsman's hand during the fusion process, retaining the warmth typical of artistic objects. The toned transparency that unifies top and base ensures a harmonious and never intrusive presence, making Standard the focal point of a refined and original interior design. Six size variants span Ø80, Ø100, and Ø120 cm diameters across two heights — 32 cm and 42 cm — allowing Standard to be scaled to the proportions of any living area. Made in Italy by Cattelan Italia.
Key Features
- Curved Bronze Glass Top — Organic Fire-Formed Edge: The defining character of Standard is its top in Curved Bronze Glass, whose perimeter is deliberately imprecise — an organic, irregularly curved circumference formed through the glass firing process rather than mechanical cutting. This organic edge varies slightly from piece to piece, evoking the fluidity of nature and breaking the monotony of conventional circular table forms. The bronze tinting adds warmth and depth, allowing the base structure to be glimpsed through the glass without being fully exposed.
- Layered Glass Composition — Depth and Reflective Presence: The Standard design is built around a suggestive superimposition of glass slabs that gives the table a majestic, full presence within the living area. The layered glass construction creates depth through the overlapping of planes, reacting dynamically to natural and artificial light reflections.
- Studied Contrast — Solid Linear Base vs. Organic Glass Top: The conceptual engine of Standard is the deliberate formal tension between its two elements: the base presents a solid, linear structure with technical precision, while the glass top counters this rigour with its freely curved, imprecise organic edge. This opposition of the geometric and the organic is the central design idea of Standard.
- Six Size Variants — Three Diameters, Two Heights: Ø80, Ø100, and Ø120 cm diameters, each in 32 cm and 42 cm heights. The 32 cm height is more reclined for deep lounge seating; the 42 cm height suits standard sofas. The three diameters scale from intimate to dominant.
- Ideal for Spacious Interiors — Statement Piece: Standard is designed to be admired from every angle in spacious living rooms, where its generous glass volumes and layered reflective depth can be fully appreciated as the centrepiece of the interior composition.
- Multi-Piece Grouping Potential: The six size variants are designed for use in staggered multi-height, multi-diameter groupings that create a layered, dynamic composition within the living area.
- Made in Italy — Cattelan Italia: Manufactured entirely in Italy by Cattelan Italia, representing the prestige of Italian craftsmanship.
Table Size
The Ø80 cm variants suit smaller seating groups or accent use. The Ø100 cm variants are the most versatile single-piece option for a central coffee table. The Ø120 cm variants are the most commanding, best suited to spacious rooms where Standard's generous glass volumes can be fully appreciated from all angles. The 32 cm height is more reclined and lounge-like; the 42 cm height is a conventional accessible coffee table proportion. Pairing a 32 cm variant with a 42 cm variant of a different diameter creates the staggered layered composition in which Standard is at its most visually powerful.
Finish
One finish — Curved Bronze Glass. Applied to both top and base, unifying the entire table in a single toned transparent material language. Available across all six size variants.
Curved Bronze Glass
Top & Base Finish
Curved Bronze Glass is both the defining material and the entire visual identity of the Standard table. The bronze toning introduces a warm, amber depth that transforms the transparency of the glass into a material of considerable warmth and character. The curved character of the glass — applied to both top and base — creates a fluid, tactile quality across all surfaces. The finish reacts dynamically to changing light: under natural daylight, the bronze toning gives warmth and translucency; under artificial lighting, the glass creates atmospheric reflections through the layered superimposition of its slabs. The organic fire-formed edge of the top means no two Standard tops are identical in their precise perimeter line. Finish samples available on request.
Materials & Construction
Curved Bronze Glass Top
The Standard top is produced in Curved Bronze Glass through a high-temperature firing process that simultaneously achieves the bronze tinting, the curved form, and the organic irregular edge profile. The curvature of the glass slab adds three-dimensional depth to the top surface, giving it a sense of solidity despite the transparency of the material. The organic perimeter — formed by heat rather than mechanical cutting — introduces a natural imprecision that varies from piece to piece, making each Standard top visually unique.
Solid Linear Glass Base
The Standard base is a solid, linear glass structure that defines the spatial perimeter of the table with technical precision — a deliberate formal counterpoint to the organic top. Constructed in the same Curved Bronze Glass material, the base creates a unified tonal palette throughout the object. Its defined geometry provides both structural support and the conceptual anchor of the design: the point of precision from which the organic top slab departs.
Light, Reflection & Depth
The layered superimposition of bronze glass slabs creates a visual effect of considerable depth and dynamism. As the viewer moves around the table, the overlapping planes of toned glass shift in their relationship to one another and to the light, creating a constantly changing play of reflections, transparencies, and bronze-tinted depths. This sensitivity to light and movement is central to Standard's identity as a table where light itself becomes part of the furniture.
Dimensions
Six size variants across three diameters and two heights. All dimensions are consistent across the single Curved Bronze Glass finish.
| Size | Dimension | cm | inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ø80 × 32h — Smallest & Lower | |||
| Ø80×32h | Diameter | 80 | 31.5" |
| Ø80×32h | Height | 32 | 12.6" |
| Ø80 × 42h — Smallest & Taller | |||
| Ø80×42h | Diameter | 80 | 31.5" |
| Ø80×42h | Height | 42 | 16.5" |
| Ø100 × 32h — Mid & Lower | |||
| Ø100×32h | Diameter | 100 | 39.4" |
| Ø100×32h | Height | 32 | 12.6" |
| Ø100 × 42h — Mid & Taller | |||
| Ø100×42h | Diameter | 100 | 39.4" |
| Ø100×42h | Height | 42 | 16.5" |
| Ø120 × 32h — Largest & Lower | |||
| Ø120×32h | Diameter | 120 | 47.2" |
| Ø120×32h | Height | 32 | 12.6" |
| Ø120 × 42h — Largest & Taller | |||
| Ø120×42h | Diameter | 120 | 47.2" |
| Ø120×42h | Height | 42 | 16.5" |
Packaging Details
Packaging dimensions and weights will be confirmed prior to delivery. The all-glass construction requires specialist handling and protective packaging during transit. The Ø120 cm variants require adequate door and corridor clearance for delivery — please confirm access dimensions before ordering. Please contact us if exact packaging data is required for access planning or commercial project logistics.
Dimensions Overview
