Italian Woven Yellow Coffee Table with Glass Top, 1990

There is a particular boldness to Italian design of the early 1990s — a willingness to combine materials that, on paper, have no business being together. This coffee table is a case in point: an oval form defined by a base of woven yellow plastic straps, crowned with a clear glass top, and supported by black steel legs. It should be chaotic. Instead, it is captivating.

The woven base is the centrepiece. The yellow straps create a sculptural cage beneath the glass, their pattern shifting as you move around the table. The transparency of the glass top ensures the weaving remains visible, turning the structure into a display as much as a surface. The black steel legs provide grounding contrast — industrial rigour beneath organic form.

This example is in good condition with wear consistent with its age. The glass is clear and intact, the weaving retains its structure and colour vibrancy, and the steel legs are stable. It has the honest patina of a piece that has been used and enjoyed.

The early 1990s in Italian design were marked by a post-Memphis reckoning — the exuberance remained, but it was channelled into more liveable forms. Tables like this one reflect that moment: still playful, still colourful, but grounded in functionality and built to last.

At 90 by 46 centimetres, this table fits neatly beside a sofa or between a pair of armchairs, adding a pop of colour and a point of interest that elevates an entire room. It is the kind of piece that makes minimalist spaces feel alive.