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Mario Botta’s newest creation for Villa René Lalique is a table called Universo whose dimensions marry extremely well with the conical shape of the smoking room where it is situated. Impossible to miss upon entering the property due to its original glass tipi form, the intimate space, which was also designed by the architect, now features this round table at its centre in the manner of a unique work of art. The table’s large glass top rests on a set of twenty-four shafts, each of which is made up of eight inverted transparent crystal pyramids. Supported by a metal lattice base with an intentionally rough finish, the glass slab seems to float over the crystal elements. In keeping with the spirit of the Géo vase, whose design and manufacturing technique inspired this new project, the Universo table illustrates once again the exceptional expertise of Lalique’s master glassmakers. “My concept for the Universo table was that it serve as a synthesis of Lalique’s expertise and its ability to achieve the most beautiful expression of crystal in all its forms”, says Mario Botta. “The geometry and transparency of the inverted crystal pyramids, running from the table’s centre to its edges, are amplified by the play of light, bringing out the immense potential of glass as a source of infinite reflections.” To celebrate the singularity of this creation, a face of one of the Universo table’s crystal pyramids bears the architect’s signature.

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CARLO ESTE is contemporary dining culture in perfect balance. The CARLO form by the Italian designer Carlo Dal Bianco exudes a charming lightness, as it combines basic geometric shapes with fine details such as playfully curved handles. In the ESTE design, powdery shades of green harmonise with luxurious gold. With its artistic ornamentations and spiralling lines, CARLO ESTE is a highlight that will continue to fascinate you and your guests again and again.

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