Extraordinary “Diamante – Scultura 99” table designed by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio in the 1970s, belonging to the extremely rare limited series composed of only 99 examples.
It is one of the 99 originals produced by the Frigerio atelier, today considered among the most sought-after and representative pieces of the master’s work. The table is sold accompanied by an official certificate issued by the Frigerio heirs, which definitively certifies its provenance and originality.
The sculptural base, made of African Padauk, is composed of an architectural sequence of overlapping modular elements, worked and jointed with absolute precision.
The projecting and recessed parts create a complex geometric rhythm, with an alternation of solids and voids that recalls Brutalist aesthetics and the great tradition of Italian cabinetmaking.
The surfaces, perfectly smoothed and rich in their grain, dialogue with the three-dimensional modulations of the individual slats, transforming the base into a true monolithic sculpture. The upper top, in ground crystal, amplifies the perception of the underlying volume and allows the structure to emerge in all its plastic strength.
Luciano Frigerio, a central figure in postwar Italian design, conceived in the 1960s and 1970s a series of sculpture-furniture pieces in limited editions (Scultura 99) made with noble materials and with a strongly sculptural formal vision.
Among these, the “Diamante” model represents one of his most emblematic and rare creations, a perfect synthesis of monumentality, excellence in craftsmanship, and aesthetic research.
The table is presented in excellent condition and is a work intended for collectors and connoisseurs of high Italian craftsmanship, ideal as the focal point of a dining room, an executive environment, or a contemporary interior that enhances unique and sculptural pieces. An absolute masterpiece of Italian design, whose rarity is accentuated by the fact that only 99 examples exist worldwide.
Product Name: Diamante Scultura 99 Table by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio 1970
Designer: Luciano Frigerio
Year of Design: 1970s
Style: Italian Brutalism; Sculpture-furniture; Postwar Italian design
Main Materials: African Padauk, ground crystal top
Distinctive Design: Sculptural base in African Padauk composed of overlapping modular elements, articulation of solids and voids, smoothed surfaces with deep grain, monolithic structure, and crystal top that amplifies the volume of the base
Dimensions: Length 132 cm | Width 132 cm | Height 75 cm
Comfort: Stable and wide top, functional as a dining table or executive table
Typical Use: Dining room; Executive office; Contemporary interiors; Collections and galleries
Design Icon: Limited series “Scultura 99”, one of only 99 original examples produced by the Frigerio atelier
Versatility: Sculptural element that becomes a visual focal point in classic, modern, or minimalist interiors
Current Condition of the Design: In excellent condition, with official certificate issued by the Frigerio heirs
Additional Notes: Please note that this object is in excellent vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present, which do not affect its functionality. We invite you to consider these characteristics before purchase.
Luciano Frigerio, born in Desio in 1928, revolutionized the world of design and furniture production, inheriting the family tradition of high-level cabinetmaking. After graduating in accounting, he developed a passion for furniture design and musical composition. In the 1960s, taking advantage of the entrepreneurial opportunities of the Brianza area, he transformed the family company into an international reality, collaborating with important figures such as Gio Ponti and Franco Albini.
Frigerio fulfilled his dream of creating furniture as unique pieces, introducing “solid wood sculpture furniture” and “bronze cast sculpture beds”, combining artisanal excellence and precious materials. His company produced numbered and signed pieces, collaborating with renowned architects and designers. In the 1970s and 1990s, he opened ten showrooms in Italy.
Recognized with various honorary titles, his works are exhibited in art galleries and have received prestigious awards. The permanent exhibitions in Milan testify to his ongoing influence in contemporary design, celebrating functionality, aesthetics, and artisanal mastery.