Signed Giulio Alchini square table in beech with light-blue laminate top, Italy, mid-20th century. Refinished wood; excellent top; versatile for dining or games.

Specifications

• Designer: Giulio Alchini


• Manufacturer: artist's workshop.


• Country/Period: Italy, 1950s




• Materials: Beech wood; light-blue laminate (Formica)


• Conditions: Very good vintage; wood professionally refinished preserving patina; top excellent with minor wear


• Dimensions: H 78 × W 85 × D 85 cm (30.7 × 33.5 × 33.5 in)


• Literature: "ALCHINI, Giulio e Silvio" edited by F. De Gasperi, La Bottega dell'arte




• Price: €1800


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A square, multi-purpose table by artist and designer Giulio Alchini, this signed example neatly bridges gaming and dining uses. The proportioned 85 × 85 cm top and 78 cm height make it a practical choice for compact interiors while preserving a generous tabletop for play or service. The piece is a unique, signed work, bearing initials beneath the top.

Materially, the design pairs warm beech—professionally refinished to conserve its natural patina—with a light-blue laminate surface that introduces a crisp, mid-century chromatic accent. The fresh hue against the timber reads as unmistakably Italian and evokes the spirited palettes familiar from mid-century furniture, including affinities seen in the work of Gio Ponti.

Technically and condition-wise, the table presents very well: the wooden structure has been expertly refinished while respecting age character, and the laminate top remains in excellent condition with only minimal wear from careful use. The underside carries the maker’s initials, confirming authorship by Alchini.

This work sits comfortably within the discourse of postwar Italian design that valued durable modern materials and clear, architectural geometry.