Sole 24 | The table starts from scratch

The table returns to center stage: a reflection on contemporary design

A recent article published in Il Sole 24 Ore shines a spotlight on an element that is both everyday and deeply symbolic: the table. No longer just a surface, but the focal point of the domestic space and a place of connection, the table is reinterpreted through a design perspective that rediscovers its archetypal origins.

At the heart of this narrative emerges a clear trend: the return of the central base, a solution that frees up space, lightens the structure, and redefines the relationship between function and aesthetics. Within this context, Carlo—the table designed by Tono Morganti & Renato J. Morganti (mar)—also finds its place, interpreting this principle through a sculptural base capable of combining stability with visual lightness. Its fluid form becomes a design gesture, helping to redefine the role of the table as a central and dynamic presence within space.

The article thus outlines a current design landscape in which the table transforms into a sculptural presence and a relational device, reflecting a renewed focus on objects that, despite their apparent simplicity, continue to evolve and to express the way we live.