Giuseppe Scapinelli Coffee Table

The Italian architect and designer Giuseppe Scapinelli made a name for himself in São Paulo with his unique wooden furniture creations. His style, which greatly differed from the popular mid-century modern aesthetic, emphasized curved lines and points. This coffee table demonstrates Scapinelli’s talent as a craftsman. His ability to render complex designs in a way that comes across as effortless can be observed in this piece, where a glass tabletop is supported by thin tendrils of brazilwood. The curves are counterbalanced by straight lines that add a certain rationality to the piece.