Serenity objectified with the Serenissimo Table December 16
Serenity, now that’s a state of a lot of us would aspire to reach on a daily basis. But with the stress of everyday living, the chances to do so sometimes come far and between. But sometimes even small occurrences or items can bring a measure of peace. Looking at something green, for instance, is said to evoke calmness. The Serenissimo Table by David Law, Lella Vignelli and Massimo Vignelli over at Bonluxat for some reason seems to inspire serenity.
Is it the heavy-looking base or the glass table top? I don’t really know. But the whole table sure looks good. The original table, released in 1985, has a metal frame in a natural finish, while the legs are finished in either metal titanium or in Venetian stucco, also known as Encausto, in several colors including green, blue, white, red, and grey. The crystal top is 15 mm thick and undergoes special treatment to give it a smoky, semi-opalescent finish. I’m not sure if it would be suitable as outdoor bar furniture, but it looks sturdy enough.
In 2006, however, a new version of the table came out. The new Serenissimo Table stays true to the initial version in terms of form and shape, the modifications involve the materials used. Now, in addition to the original one with Encausto-finished legs, clients can also choose to avail themselves of ones that have thick Murano glass legs – Murano being an ages old glass-blowing technique in Venice, Italy. This new addition reinforces the table’s links to the grand old city of Venice.
Another change involves the table top. Whereas before it was available only in heavy crystal, now there is a stainless steel-finished version. It’s still made of glass, only now it looks like polished metal. Other table top finishes out now are transparent or smoky grey and matte black. Like the work of many modern artisans, the Serenissimo Table is a most pleasant combination of tradition and technology.
