232 - Cesare Augusto Nava

Cesare Augusto Nava NAC Modular Model White and Blue Coffee Table Lacquered wood H40 L115 D115 cm Italian coffee table designed by Cesare Augusto Nava in 1970. This is a prototype from Cesare Augusto Nava’s small “Design” collection; the piece comes with a certificate of authenticity. Nava’s training was shaped by the great architect Gio Ponti; it is thanks to him that his creations are distinguished by meticulous attention to every detail. His exploration of space and geometric balance makes each of his creations a small masterpiece that combines aesthetic elegance with modernity. This coffee table from the “Design” collection consists of four squares arranged in a checkerboard pattern, which open via a mechanism. The checkerboard pattern features two dominant colors: white and blue. Once opened, the table reveals a central compartment that serves as a storage space and, most notably, lights up. The coffee table bears the designer’s signature.