Gae Aulenti "Jumbo" Carrara Marble Table, for Knoll International 1970's

"Jumbo" table designed by Italian designer and architect Gae Aulenti.  This iconic table, made from white honed Carrara marble, is the designer's most well known piece of work. The table is composed of a removable top which rests firmly on top of column-like legs.  Both elegant and sturdy in its proportions, this table is a truly monumental design. 

DIMENSIONS: 44.9" W  x 44.9" L x 15.36" H 

ORIGIN: Italy

MATERIAL: Carrara Marble

ABOUT THE DESIGNER:

Gae Aulenti (1927-2012) was a prolific Italian architect, art director and product designer renowned for her post-war style and industrial designs. She was the art director of FontanaArte and designed a range of modern, innovative pieces. Aulenti was one of few women in the field at the time and is regarded as one of the most iconic figures in Italian design and architecture.