EMIL
Emil side table, Zanotta 2014
Emil is a lightweight and versatile metal table designed with slender surfaces and legs braced with thin steel wires that loop around each other to form a sturdy frame. The high-gloss lacquered and polished table-top is only 3 mm thick and appears to float upon its supporting wire base.
Material and Color
Metal version in high gloss black, white, burgundy or soft pink/white; wooden version with a base in polished copper or brass combined with a solid walnut or oak table top
Sizes
W 41 × D 34 × H 50 cm
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Emil is a lightweight and versatile metal table designed with slender surfaces and legs braced with thin steel wires that loop around each other to form a sturdy frame. The high-gloss lacquered and polished table-top is only 3 mm thick and appears to float upon its supporting wire base.
Material and Color
Metal version in high gloss black, white, burgundy or soft pink/white; wooden version with a base in polished copper or brass combined with a solid walnut or oak table top
Sizes
W 41 × D 34 × H 50 cm
Featured in
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zanotta.it/emil
Zanotta later asked me to explore new materials and colors for the side tables. Together we envisioned a solid wood top in contrast with a bright copper or brass base.
The tapered wooden edges of the table top emphasize lightness whilst the softer underside allows for an enjoyable touch.
The tapered wooden edges of the table top emphasize lightness whilst the softer underside allows for an enjoyable touch.