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Article by Stefania Moneda
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MOLTENI THE ART OF MAKING TABLES
Cantù, in the province of Como, has long been known as a
prestigious production zone of wooden furniture and is home to
Molteni Tavoli Nautici, a company that designs and produces
refined objects for the sailing sector. The Molteni collection
offers a choice of tables with a refined design, leaving great
space for personalisation. Molteni's products in the sector of
tables, not only for boats, is divided into three lines: "I Mari",
'I Venti' and 'Domus'. The 'I Mari' collection comprises boat
tables characterised by the use of carefully worked choice
materials, enriched with precious inlay detail and solid wood
edging. We are talking here of tables that last, thanks to
research into materials and varnishes, tables with top onboard
qualities, resistance to wear and tear, time and salt. These are
tables with tops supplied in natural finishes (opaque or polished)
or lacquered (opaque or polished), mounted both on telescopic or
wooden bases. Good looks aside, the practicality and functionality
of 'I Mari' are immediately obvious. The 'I Venti' collection is
made up of multi-functional tables, suitable both for boats and
for the home, in different shapes and sizes.
These are particularly elegant and refined pieces, carefully made. The tops
can be naturally finished or lacquered; both versions can be
opaque or polished and they are mounted on telescopic bases in
light alloy, aluminium, gilded brass or wooden pedestals. 'Domus',
as the name suggests, is a series entirely dedicated to tables for
the home. In terms of market coverage, the Molteni Table catalogue
is present in America, especially in Florida, while most of their
export goes to Germany, Switzerland and France. Abroad, as in
Italy, the characteristic opening up of the company towards
personalisation of the inlay details is much appreciated, as is
the use of different materials, typical note of attentive
production on a craftsmanship level.
Avant-garde tables also thanks to their tops, which can be made
using carbon to guarantee minimum weight and the typical
resistance of this material. Let us not forget also that the steel
bases all have hidden screws, increasing levels of safety.
Furthermore, the bases are equipped with gas pistons, for easy height adjustment.
Molteni also produces directors' chairs and stools for boats, in
solid wood with canvas seating resistant to the elements or in leather.
What transpires from the whole Molteni production is the excellent
craftsmanship quality, which in no way deflects from the modern
design; the study and effects of the inlay, the movements of the
mechanisms, the use of materials, including very original ideas,
care paid to harmonious chromatic choices.
For information: Molteni Tavoli Nautici Via Genova, 9 -
22063 Cantù (Co) IT - Tel. +39 031.73.37.83 Fax. +39
031.73.49.33 Web site: www.moltenitn.com E-mail: info@moltenitn.it
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