Item Description
A rare and architecturally refined Talete dining table designed by Gabriele Regondi and Pierluigi Ghianda for Rosenthal. This model exemplifies the designers’ synthesis of structural clarity, material precision, and masterful craftsmanship—hallmarks of Rosenthal’s ambitious design program during the period. The table is defined by its striking top: black safety glass reinforced with an integrated steel wire grid. The embedded grid introduces a subtle industrial vocabulary while serving a structural function, creating a refined interplay between transparency, reflection, and linear pattern. The darkened glass surface possesses depth and presence, its taut geometry contrasting elegantly with the warmth of the supporting frame. The base is executed in solid ash, dark stained to accentuate the wood’s grain while maintaining a restrained, architectural profile. The construction reflects Ghianda’s celebrated expertise in fine woodworking—precise joinery and balanced proportions lending the piece both visual lightness and structural integrity. The Talete model stands as a sophisticated dialogue between industry and craftsmanship: the cool rationality of glass and steel harmonized with the tactile richness of solid wood. Its clean lines and measured proportions make it equally compelling in minimalist, modernist, or contemporary interiors. An uncommon and highly collectible example of late 20th-century Italian design, representing Rosenthal’s commitment to experimental materials and collaborative innovation.
