In 1946, at the start of a postwar boom in Europe, Enrico Cappellini opened the doors to a small furniture studio in the Italian town of Carugo. But it wasn’t until his son joined the company nearly three decades later that Cappellini became a powerhouse fixture on the global design stage. Today Cappellini is one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of innovative chairs, tables and decorative objects.
Giulio Cappellini joined the family company in 1977 and, with his appointment, ushered in a stage of boundary-pushing modernism and prolific creativity at Cappellini. With a dual background in architecture and business management, Giulio was well equipped to steer the brand into both innovative design and economic growth in a rapidly globalizing economy.
The second-generation leader’s first major success came in 1981, with the launch of Sistemi, a modular, hyperfunctional storage system that would come to symbolize the chic functionality of Cappellini. That was quickly followed by a collaboration with renowned Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata for the Progetti Compiuti collection, a line that brought unexpected playfulness to the simple framework of a black-and-white cabinet and remains an iconic collectible today.
That first collaboration opened the doors to a prolific output of partnerships, with Cappellini tapping such star designers as Jasper Morrison, Marcel Wanders, Tom Dixon, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and Nendo for collections over the ensuing decades that spanned a range of materials and styles. Speaking to this range, Marc Newson’s plumply curvaceous 1988 Embryo chair, Jasper Morrison’s slightly arachnoid 1987 Thinking Man’s chair and Tom Dixon’s sculptural 1991 S-chair — each quite stylistically unique — remain some of the company’s most recognizable pieces, with the latter in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Cappellini, now headquartered in Milan, continues to partner with guest designers across furniture, storage and lighting solutions, though many of its 1970s and ’80s designs remain its most coveted today.
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Giunto Side Low Table by Antrei Hartikainen for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Finnish designer Antrei Hartikainen for Cappellini, Giunto is a collection of coffee tables inspired by organic forms found in nature. The curved, lens-like surfaces echo...
Wood, Cherry
$3,333 / item
Gong Low Table by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Giulio Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The iconic Gong design coffee table, created by Giulio Cappellini, is also available in the Lux version, combining minimalism and precious detailing in perfect balance. Offered in tw...
Metal
$1,276 / item
Gong Low Table by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini
By Giulio Cappellini, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Gong table is a signature design by Giulio Cappellini. The round top is made of laser-cut sheet metal, connected to the base with a tubular iron leg. Gong can be disassembled an...
Metal
Giunto Side high Table by Antrei Hartikainen for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Finnish designer Antrei Hartikainen for Cappellini, Giunto is a collection of coffee tables inspired by organic forms found in nature. The curved, lens-like surfaces echo...
Wood, Cherry
Gong Lux Side Table by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini
By Giulio Cappellini, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The iconic Gong design coffee table, created by Giulio Cappellini, is also available in the Lux version, combining minimalism and precious detailing in perfect balance. Offered in tw...
Metal
Gong Side Table by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini
By Giulio Cappellini, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Gong table is a signature design by Giulio Cappellini. The round top is made of laser-cut sheet metal, connected to the base with a tubular iron leg. Gong can be disassembled an...
Metal
$1,331 / item
Ko-Ko Side Table by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Shiro Kuramata, the Ko-ko table is made of black-stained ash. The shape and placement of the handle, made of polished chromed metal, allows this piece also to be used as ...
Metal
Jasper Morrison oak model "Module" series stacking tables for Cappellini Italy
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Skokie, IL
Oak Table Module Design: Jasper Morrison Series of detachable rectangular low tables, superposable and stackable. Tops surface have circular marks to let elements be superposable. To...
Oak
Cannot Coffee Table by Michela Catalano, Ilaria Marelli for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Ilaria Marelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geometry and lightness: these are the principles behind the Cannot table, a design that revolves around the concepts of equilibrium and instability. Envisioned by Michela Catalano an...
Stainless Steel
Italian modern black wood coffee table Ko-Ko Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, 1986
By Cappellini, Shiro Kuramata
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood coffee table Ko-Ko Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, 1986 Coffee table mod. Ko-Ko in black wood with a square base. On ...
Metal
Fronzoni ‘64 Cofee Table by AG Fronzoni for Cappellini
By Cappellini, A. G. Fronzoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ode to clean lines, the Fronzoni ’64 table embellishes settings with its absolute rigour and essential elegance. Designed by AG Fronzoni, this square or rectangular table has a b...
Metal
$2,837 / item
H 11.82 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Scandinavian Modern 'Fiori' Table 65 by Antrei Hartikainen x Poiat, Oak
By Poiat, Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Paris, IDF
Fiori Table designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Fiori Collection Available finishes: - Oak - Dark oak - Black oak Model shown in picture : - H. ...
Oak
$3,678 / item
H 13.78 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Scandinavian Modern 'Fiori' Table 85 by Antrei Hartikainen x Poiat, Oak
By Poiat, Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Paris, IDF
Fiori Table designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Studio Fiori Collection Available finishes: - Oak - Dark oak - Black oak Model shown in picture : ...
Oak
$2,440
H 13.39 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Italian modern coffee table Di Uno Tre by Giulio Lazzotti for Casigliani, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern travertine and aquamarine green glass coffee table Di Uno Tre by Giulio Lazzotti for Casigliani, 1980s Glass and travertine cof...
Travertine
$3,450 / item
H 14.97 in W 44.89 in D 44.89 in
1970s Low Tables 'Andre' by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic “Andre” low table designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina/Knoll International, featuring its original chromed steel base and a new matching glass top. This iconic model showcases...
Chrome
$2,919
H 18.51 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Side Table Basalt Model by Fredrikson Stallard for Driade, Italy
By Driade, Fredrikson Stallard
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Much of Fredrikson Stallard’s work is about fragmentation and deconstruction. There are many similarities between studying the beauty of the resulting forms, when deconstructing an object and the veneration of objects, or pieces of objects. Structure in drawn steel with polished gold finish. Top in lightened concrete with wax finish late-gray color. Indoor use only. Biography Patrik Fredrikson and Ian Stallard began their collaboration in 1995 and have since become internationally recognized as leading exponents of british avant-garde design. They are well known for their ability to translate their creativity into simple yet emotionally engaging furniture and product design. Their work has been acquired by the french national art collection and the Victoria and Albert museum, and shown at the design museum in London, Moma and the museum of art and design in New York. their clients include some of the leading names in contemporary design. Fredrikson Stallard has exhibited widely including in London, Milan, Paris, Madrid, New York, San Francisco, Shanghai, Basel and Miami. Fredrikson Stallard has been the recipient of some of the most prestigious design awards, including the red dot design award and the arts foundation...
Cement, Steel
$642
H 13.19 in W 15.75 in D 20.48 in
Italian Modern Plastic Side Table by Giotto Stoppino for Elco Scorze, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino, Elco
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white plastic side or coffee table designed by Giotto Stoppino for Elco Scorze Itlay, 1970s period. Coffee table or side table or night tabl...
Plastic
$5,138Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.21 in W 39.77 in D 35.44 in
Sculptural Coffee Table by Giulio Lazzotti, Black Steel, Italy 1981
By Giulio Lazzotti
Located in Oirlo, LI
Very quirky and interesting sculptural coffee table designed by architect Giulio Lazzotti and produced by Mageia in Italy, 1981. This table is in good condition and is made of a blac...
Stone
$4,135 / item
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Corallo Square Coffee Table by Fabio Rebosio by Pacini & Cappellini
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Corallo collection, this square coffee table is both functional (because it provides two visible display surfaces) and decorative (thanks to its solid yet harmonious silh...
Aluminum
$2,756 / item
H 18.12 in Dm 15.95 in
Tall Round Leather Side Table Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary tall round leather side/coffee table - Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: F95 Off White Nappa Leather...
Leather, Wood
"Acca" Low Table by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Milan, IT
"Acca" coffee table by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina. Plywood frame with solid wood inserts. Glass top and and inner magazine rack.
Glass, Wood
A Reversible Top Low Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low table / bench with a flip-top black laminate and a teak top on an oak base.
Oak, Teak
Hol-Low Table by Christian Zahr
Located in Geneve, CH
Hol-low table by Christian Zahr Dimensions: W 120 x D 80 x H 40 cm Materials: Galvanised steel- stainless steel- tainted glass Each piece is handmade. Christian Zahr studied ...
Steel
Sold
H 12.75 in W 40.25 in D 26.25 in
Cappellini Island 3 Piece Modular Black and White Contemporary Coffee Table
By Cappellini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 3 piece Cappellini Island coffee table. This very unique contemporary modern coffee table features a super cool modular design. This table consis...
Metal
Sold
H 11 in Dm 47.25 in
2022 Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini Altavilla Round Coffee Table in Lacquer
By Cappellini, Giulio Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Altavilla Round Coffee Table made with a pink lacquered top and chromed steel base. The table was designed by Giulio Cappellini and produced by Cappellini in I...
Steel
Table Org by Fabio November, circa 2000
By Cappellini, Fabio Novembre
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table Org by Fabio November Manufactured in Italy, circa 2000. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beaut...
Stainless Steel
Giulio Cappellini Gong Side Cocktial Table Laser-Cut Sheet Metal
By Cappellini, Giulio Cappellini
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The gong table is a signature design by Giulio Cappellini. The round top is made of laser-cut sheet metal, connected to the base with a tubular iron leg. Great as an end table or a small single coffee table. Color is a dark blueish/grey black. Photographed with Herman Miller Eames chair, Macbook pro...
Metal
Sold
H 14.5 in W 62.5 in D 27.5 in
'Orgone' Fiberglass Cocktail Table by Marc Newson for Cappellini, Italy, Signed
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Organic Modern 'Orgone' cocktail table by designer Marc Newson was created for Cappellini, Italy. Elevated above four legs, the 'Orgone' table is made of fiberglass wi...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 14.5 in W 62.5 in L 14.5 in
'Orgone' Fiberglass Cocktail Table by Marc Newson for Cappellini, Italy, Signed
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Organic Modern 'Orgone' cocktail table by designer Marc Newson was created for Cappellini, Italy. Elevated above four legs, the 'Orgone' table is made of fiberglass wi...
Fiberglass
Cappellini Chrome Polished Sistemi Collection Bench or Table
By Cappellini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A polished chrome bench from the sistemi collection of Cappellini. This bench has been confirmed and authenticated by the firm. It has not been i...