ASTER

The Aster coffee table  by Vincent Van Duysen is the ultimate expression of compositional rationality and craftsmanship. A unique object made entirely by hand, it is a contemporary work of art that combines aesthetics and functionality. Each table has a slightly different connotation, testifying to its handcrafted nature.

Its base features a casting made with an earth mold that gives it the sophisticated hammered effect. The ring is mounted to the legs by welding. A vibratory finishing technique completes the aesthetics. With the help of stones, the structure is gently smoothed, giving it a wavy surface.

The top consists of an annealed glass with a thickness of 1.9 cm and distinguished at the bottom by a slight ripple that gives it personality. Here, too, the manufacturing technique is meticulous: the sheet is placed in a mold with a rusticated bottom and fused at a temperature of 180 degrees, giving the glass its typical finish.

Vincent Van Duysen has served as Creative Director of Molteni&C since 2016.