Coffee Table Basilian by Tobia Scarpa and Afra Bianchin for B&B 1970s

Rare Italian bamboo and rattan Basilian coffee table. The Basilian 1 was a series of furnishing designed by Italian architects Tobia Scarpa and Afra Bianchin in 1974 and issued y B&B from 1975, that in order to support its production created the division Compagnia delle Filippine. The modular design made it possible to extend the use of some elements to a range of different models. Toghether with the panels, table tops and shelves for cabinets were also produced. The decision to limit the construction of the furnishings to a few easily assembled modular parts came from the choice of considering economical shipping and therefore limited bulk as decisive factors in the project. This is why the parts were completely finished in the Philippines, and only the final assembly was done in the Italian plant of B&B. The table is made of bamboo, rattan weave and complemented by smoked glass.