Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Pianura' Low Coffee Table in Walnut

Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Pianura' coffee table, walnut, rubber, Italy, 1971

Designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1971, the ‘Pianura’ coffee table is defined by its low and broad silhouette. The meticulously constructed wooden framework is crafted from rectangular-shaped sawn slats that highlight the natural grain and unique variations in the wood. The four rounded rubber feet sit close to the floor and give the piece a grounded character.


Mario Bellini (1935) is an internationally renowned Italian architect and designer. Born in Milan, Bellini earned his PhD in architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1959. After his graduation, Bellini started working as an architect, and as a consultant for the Italian electronics company Olivetti. Besides architecture and electronics, Bellini also dedicated his career to automotive and furniture design. He has designed numerous items for Vitra, Artemide, Kartell, Cassina and more. The iconic 1977 Cab Chair for Cassina is one of Bellini's most prominent designs. The appreciation of his outstanding work has been made clear with eight Compasso d'Oro design awards. Over 20 items of his works are in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.