With Pietra, the GamFratesi duo continue their material exploration of travertine with the Epic and Doric tables for Gubi. The Pietra side tables celebrate the fascinating patterns of the stone surface. Available in two sizes and two colours, each Pietra table is handmade from six pieces. The result is a piece that appears to have been carved from a single block of stone. A raised rim around the slightly curved edge of the tabletop creates a useful surface similar to a tray, ideal for displaying objects or setting a glass down safely. Carefully cut, fitted and finished, the curved edges and corners of the table Pietra show an extraordinary level of craftsmanship and give the stone an impression of softness.
The GamFratesi studio was founded in 2006 by Danish architect Stine Gam and Italian architect Enrico Fratesi. GamFratesi is part of the latest generation of furniture designers, and together they represent a new interpretation of Danish and international design. GamFratesi's designs draw their creative impetus from the fusion of tradition and renewal, as well as from an experimental approach to materials and techniques. With their respective cultures, they draw their inspiration from Danish furniture and Scandinavian craft traditions, but also from Italy's timeless conceptual and intellectual approach. Thanks to this multi-cultural partnership, GamFratesi creates furniture pieces that reflect tradition while presenting unique stories, symbols and associations, often expressed in a minimalist style. The GamFratesi duo works with some of the biggest names in design, including Gubi, with the Bat collection and the now famous Beetle chair, Hay, with the Silhouette sofa, and also Minotti, Dedon and Fontana Arte.
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Founded in 1967 in Denmark, Gubi is an iconic design brand known for its visionary approach blending Scandinavian heritage and modernity. Installed in former docks of Copenhagen, the company reprints cult pieces while collaborating with renowned contemporary designers. His goal: to create timeless, bold and deeply elegant furniture.