Designed in 1966 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina and reissued by Karakter on the occasion of the centenary of the birth of their creator, the 780 side table in a set of four are among those objects that have survived six decades without losing an ounce of their relevance. In their walnut-tinted finish, they rediscover a natural and organic warmth that accurately highlights the discreet beauty of their design: four elements with gradually decreasing heights, whose diameters of 42 cm fit together with elegant precision to form a compact structure that is as beautiful in order as it is extended. It is precisely this intelligence of storage that has made their legend since their creation: functionality is not a formal constraint but the starting point of an aesthetic, that of a 1960s design that deeply believed that beauty and utility had no reason to contradict each other. Scattered around a sofa, slipped under a coffee table, deployed during a reception or stacked in a corner of living room, they adapt to each situation with a flexibility that few objects reach. As fitting in a mid-century residential interior as in a contemporary space that cultivates the historical depth of its choices, the walnut-tinted Tables 780 are a timeless design lesson that can be rediscovered with every use.
Karakter is a Danish design company founded on a spirit of exploration, courage, and an uncompromising attitude towards quality. Rooted in the tradition of Scandinavian design with an international perspective, Karakter offers a portfolio of furniture, lighting, and objects that are relevant, honest, expressive, and sometimes playful. Aiming to build a lasting legacy, Karakter works with contemporary designers such as Aldo Bakker and PlueerSmitt and features works by masters like Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo, and Angelo Mangiarotti.