Mario Bellini Round 'Il Colonato' Table in Massive Red Persian Travertine 150cm

Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Il Colonato' center or dining table, massive red Persian travertine, Italy, 1977

Designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1977, Il Colonato is a striking interpretation of classical architectural principles translated into furniture. The table takes its name and inspiration from the colonnades of antiquity, where a rhythmic sequence of columns supports a monumental structure. Bellini reimagined this timeless concept through five substantial cylindrical marble bases that uphold a circular tabletop.

Crafted from distinctive Persian Red travertine, the table showcases warm terracotta and beige tones enriched by striking natural banding and mineral veining.


Biography
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.