Description
The Cattelan Italia Matera Coffee Table is a modular, sculptural occasional table system that embodies the most distinctive directions of contemporary Italian design — organic forms, quiet calming colour, and a fluid dynamism that transforms the living space. Named after the ancient cave city of Matera in Basilicata, this set of composable tables translates the layered, organic geological character of its namesake into soft, curvilinear furniture forms. Matera is not a conventional rectangular coffee table: each of its three elements (A, B, and C) is shaped with flowing, undefined curves that resist rigid geometry, designed to be composed and positioned freely within the room to create a single sculpted multi-piece tableau of considerable artistic impact. The entire system is offered in a single, resolved finish — Polished Beige Lacquered Wood — a warm, restrained neutral that unifies all three pieces into a coherent monochromatic composition. Three variants span from the smaller upright A (63×55×52h cm) through the mid B (80×53×40h cm) to the large, low C centrepiece (120×102×28h cm). Made in Italy by Cattelan Italia.
Key Features
- Modular Organic Form System — A, B, C: Matera is composed of three individual tables — A, B, and C — each with a distinct plan shape, footprint, and height. The three elements are designed to be arranged together in a composed multi-piece grouping, their free-form curvilinear outlines interlocking and overlapping to create a unified sculptural landscape. Each piece can also be used individually, but the full expressive power of the system is realised when all three are deployed together.
- Organic Curvilinear Silhouettes — No Hard Geometry: The defining characteristic of every Matera piece is its deliberately fluid, non-geometric plan form. Edges are curved and softly undefined, profiles undulate rather than terminate in straight lines, and the overall form of each piece resists categorisation as a specific geometric shape. This organic language gives Matera an artistic sculptural quality that sets it apart from conventional coffee table design.
- Three Heights — Staggered Vertical Composition: Size A is 52h cm, Size B is 40h cm, and Size C is 28h cm. The progressive reduction in height creates a composed, descending stepped arrangement when grouped, reading as a landscape of layered horizontal planes at different elevations within the seating area.
- Single Finish — Polished Beige Lacquered Wood: All three pieces are offered exclusively in Polished Beige Lacquered Wood — a warm, restrained neutral that unifies the system into a monochromatic composition. The polished lacquer surface catches light across the curved forms, emphasising the sculptural quality of each piece.
- Artistic Sculptural Presence: Matera is a system in which the user's personality becomes an integral part of the furniture project. The free arrangement of the three pieces is itself a compositional act, transforming the central zone of a living room into a sculptural installation of organic forms.
- Three-Piece Set Flexibility: All three pieces can be used as a complete system, in pairs, or individually. Size C functions as a bold sculptural coffee table in its own right; Sizes A and B serve as accent or side tables individually.
- Made in Italy — Cattelan Italia: Manufactured entirely in Italy by Cattelan Italia.
Table Size
Size A (63×55×52h cm) is the tallest and most compact variant — at 52 cm high, it functions as an accent or side table. Size B (80×53×40h cm) sits at mid height and is the most versatile piece for standalone use beside a sofa. Size C (120×102×28h cm) is the dominant centrepiece — its large organic footprint and ultra-low 28 cm height give it the character of a sculptural platform, most powerful at the centre of a seating group with A and B around it. When all three are grouped, the progressive step from 52h to 40h to 28h creates a descending landscape of organic lacquered forms that is the fullest expression of the Matera design.
Finish
One finish — Polished Beige Lacquered Wood. Applied across all three size variants, unifying the system into a single coherent monochromatic composition.
Polished Beige Lacquered Wood
Body Finish
Polished Beige Lacquered Wood gives the Matera system its monochromatic, monolithic character. The beige tone sits at a precise midpoint between warm and cool, referencing the pale stone and mineral earth tones of the Italian south. The polished lacquer introduces a subtle sheen that catches light along the curved edges of each piece and animates the organic silhouette with tonal variation. The consistency of this single finish across all three pieces is fundamental to the system's impact: when grouped, the unified colour allows the three separate objects to read as a single sculptural composition.
Materials & Construction
Organic Curvilinear Form
Each Matera piece is constructed with a fully curved, organic plan form in which no edge is straight and no corner is angular. The curvilinear silhouette is achieved through precision woodworking and lacquering that maintains the flowing outline from top surface to base. The result is a form that resists description in conventional geometric terms, reading instead as a naturally formed shape closer to a geological section than a piece of furniture.
Polished Lacquered Wood Body
The Matera body is produced in wood, finished in a polished beige lacquer applied consistently across all surfaces — top, sides, and base profile. The polished lacquer requires a high standard of surface preparation to achieve a uniform result across the complex compound curves of the Matera form. The finish is durable and wipeable; avoid placing sharp-edged objects directly on the surface to preserve lacquer integrity over time.
Modular Grouping System
The three Matera pieces are freestanding individual objects with no mechanical connection — composed together by positioning rather than assembly. This freedom of arrangement is central to the Matera concept: the three pieces can be placed in any relationship to one another, allowing the composition of the coffee table zone to be defined and redefined over time. The system rewards considered placement and responds differently to different room layouts.
Dimensions
Three modular size variants — A, B, and C. All dimensions are consistent across the single Polished Beige Lacquered Wood finish.
| Size | Dimension | cm | inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| A — Upright Accent (63 × 55 × 52h) | |||
| A | Width | 63 | 24.8" |
| A | Depth | 55 | 21.7" |
| A | Height | 52 | 20.5" |
| B — Mid Height (80 × 53 × 40h) | |||
| B | Width | 80 | 31.5" |
| B | Depth | 53 | 20.9" |
| B | Height | 40 | 15.7" |
| C — Large Low Centrepiece (120 × 102 × 28h) | |||
| C | Width | 120 | 47.2" |
| C | Depth | 102 | 40.2" |
| C | Height | 28 | 11.0" |
Packaging Details
Packaging dimensions and weights will be confirmed prior to delivery. Each Matera piece is individually packaged to protect the polished lacquer surfaces during transit. The C centrepiece at 120×102 cm requires 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
