Kartell Four Classic Dining Table

About the Designer
Ferrucio Laviani

Ferrucio Laviani is part of a generation of young Italian designers who came to prominence in the early 90's when the Memphis movement made its mark on international design. Born in 1960, Laviani studied both architecture and design in Milan, graduating with a degree in architecture in 1986. Soon thereafter, he took part in the "12 Newcomers" Memphis collection in 1986 and the "Living on Earth" Memphis collection in 1987, launching his career with ties to the colorful and idiosyncratic design movement. Laviani went on to design whimsical, colorful furniture and objects that remind us of their exuberant and expressive mission. Laviani's Orbital Lamp of 1991, perhaps his best known design, used color-saturated biomorphic shapes for the glass shades, and an angular, tapering metal base, bringing to mind the organic emphasis and optimism of the '50s, while his Max table combines multi-use practicality with his signature curvilinear forms. Ferruccio Laviani marks the transition between his generation and those before him through his collaborations with his elders and mentors. He's worked with Kartell, Foscarini, Achille Castiglioni, and Ettore Sottsass. Along with his talented colleagues, Laviani exemplifies the best of Italian design, present and future.

The streamlined and professional design of the Four Classic Table makes it an ideal table for business and office environments. With a thickness of just one inch, the slim laminated tabletop easily allows for the positioning of drawers or storage units for computers. The legs, made of painted steel, are angled in perpendicular lines to add depth to the geometric lines of the table. Side by side, these tables form office work stations. In addition to office settings, the Four Classic Table, available with four top options and in six color schemes, functions well as a sleek dining table.

Designed by: Ferruccio Laviani, 2004

Features at a Glance: Four Table Features:

• Top made of laminated MDF
• Legs made of powder-coated steel
• Suitable for residential or commercial use
• Made in Italy

Dimensions:

• Small Rectangular Table
• Dimensions: 28.5" H x 63" W x 31" D
• Weight: 97.68



• Medium Rectangular Table
• Dimensions: 28.5" H x 76" W x 31" D
• Weight: 108.68 lbs



• Large Rectangular Table
• Dimensions: 28.5" H x 89" W x 31" D
• Weight: 119.68 lbs



• Square Table
• Dimensions: 28.5" H x 50.4" W x 51" D
• Weight: 121 lbs

Quality:

• In 2005, Kartell received accreditation for its Quality Management Systems according to the ISO 9001: 2000 standard. The attainment and preservation of this certification testifies to Kartell's commitment to high quality and continued research into higher levels of quality in company management systems.

Helping the Environment:

• Kartell products use a wide variety of plastic materials, thereby reducing the use of living organisms, such as trees, which are difficult and time-consuming to replace.
• Most Kartell products are easily recycled and product components can be separated to elements made of a single material to simplify the recycling process. Plastic components also carry clear identification marks to aid correct separation of different plastic types for effective recycling.

Care and Maintenance:

• Kartell products are easy to clean and require only simple care to remain in excellent condition.

Order with Confidence:

• Authentic Kartell products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months under normal use and under conditions for which the items were designated.
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your Four Table that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.