“771” coffee table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1960

Beautiful coffee table model 771 designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in the mid-60s, made and sold at the time with the famous chairs of the same series, the 121.

Made entirely of solid African rosewood, the coffee table is of unparalleled workmanship.

The conditions are almost perfect with some tiny signs of the time given its almost 70 years, the Cassina manufacturing mark is present under the table.

Literature:

Octagon 6 (July 1966), p. 24

Sons of Amedeo Cassina, catalogue 1967, unnumbered pages

Domus 453 (August 1967), p. 25 Domus 455 (October 1967),

Casa Amica January 6, 1970, p. 26

Antonio Piva, Afra and Tobia Scarpa Architects and Designers, Mondadori, Milan, 1985, p. 137

Giuliana Gramigna, Repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Turin, 2003, p. 118

English: Product Name: “771” Coffee Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1960
Designer: Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Year of Design: Mid 1960s
Style: 1960s Italian Modernism
Main Materials: Solid African rosewood
Distinctive Design: Clean, refined lines, designed to match the 121 chairs from the same series
Dimensions: Height 38cm – Width 75cm – Length 75cm
Comfort: Designed for elegant and functional use, with great stability and robustness
Typical Use: Coffee table for the living room, exclusive furnishing accessory
Design Icon: Represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship of the time, with unsurpassed manufacturing quality
Versatility: Perfect in both modern and vintage settings thanks to its timeless design
Current Design Condition: Nearly perfect condition with few signs of aging, despite being almost 70 years old
Additional Notes: This unique piece, built to last centuries, embodies the highest quality craftsmanship and remains a testament to 20th century Italian design century.