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Mirror coffee table `Shilling` with dry bar designed by Giovanni Ausenda, Guido Baldo Grossi & Gianni Gavioli for NY Form of  Bologna ,1970`s ca Italy. This table is often referred to as a `floating coffee table`, the effect of which is created by the low mirrored surface on a black  laminated  pedestal based . The bronze mirror top is  geometrically divide into four sections separated with gilt banding which adds to the  depth & reflection. Mirrored  coffee tables like this were popular in Italy during the 1970`s and made by various designers including Willy Rizzo.  The central  recessed bucket can be used as a dry bar. Inside this space, the four gilded sides and bronze mirrored bottom add to the reflection. The  mirror surfaces are all in very good condition. There is minor fading of the gilt on the frame inline with age. 

 

The recessed center has the following dimensions -  Height: 30 cm, Width:  26 cm, Depth: 26 cm.

This 1970`s coffee table is featured in `Repertorio del Design Italiano per l`Arredamento Domestico 1950-2000` by Giuliana Gramigna, Volume 1 page 181 published by Umberto Allemandi & Co.