The wood's sidegrain is used to create long striated single directional rays of the border, while the interior, also employing the zebrawood's side grain has been bookmatched into dramatic chevron patterns. The top is beveled towards the edges and the sides have been finished in a lustrous black lacquer. With its clean modernist lines and beautiful craftsmanship (by a 20th century master), this piece is sure to delight discerning collectors of Mid Century design, as well as those with a penchant for all things exquisite.

The piece has been restored to mint condition. Carlo De Carli (1910-1999) was not only a furniture designer, and architect who made a profound impact on 20th Century design history, but also one of Italy’s most respected professors. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at Politecnico di Milan from 1965 to 1968 and teaching there until 1986. De Calri worked with legendary architect and designer Gio Ponti, and his years with Ponti came to shape young Carlo De Carli’s language and approach to design. He later went on to set up a studio on his own, where his design quickly became widely recognized and manufactured by some of the most important and innovative Italian design companies, such as Cassina and Tecno. This table represented a rare and handcrafted example of his practice, and a stunning testament to his aesthetic vision.