Smoked glass and chrome plated tubular coffee table with integrated light, designed by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, 1960s. Zanuso is known for his keen interest in high technology, production processes, and industrial design. Returning from conscripted Naval service and opening his own design practice in 1945, Zanuso began to experiment with new production techniques and materials inspired by the Navy. Known for his innovation, including being one of the first designers to adopt chrome-plated metal, he is considered one of the foremost innovators of Italian design.
Smoked glass and chrome plated tubular coffee table with integrated light, designed by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, 1960s. Zanuso is known for his keen interest in high technology, production processes, and industrial design. Returning from conscripted Naval service and opening his own design practice in 1945, Zanuso began to experiment with new production techniques and materials inspired by the Navy. Known for his innovation, including being one of the first designers to adopt chrome-plated metal, he is considered one of the foremost innovators of Italian design.
