Alanda Coffee Table

Great design seamlessly captures and transcends the spirit of its time. Paola Piva’s iconic Alanda coffee table is a classic example of this rare feat, sought out for its iconic shape and chameleon-like versatility. Piva’s design, in which a single sheath of glass sits on top of a geometric black framework of hollow inverted pyramids, is a simple yet striking reflection of its era and an audacious expression of modern elegance. And although the table encapsulates the conspicuous architectural language of the 1980s, it has since become a stalwart of the interior design world, favoured by the world’s leading contemporary designers. To mark Piva’s passing earlier this year, the table has recently been re-released to pay homage to the great architect and designer.