OverviewThe TESSA S.H. coffee table combines a solid-wood structural language with an optional marble top and leather-clad metal supports. It is part of the Tessa family conceived by Antonio Citterio, designed for refined interior projects where material contrast and craftsmanship are essential.
DesignDesigner: Antonio Citterio
Year: 2020
Materials and construction (summary)The frame is crafted from turned solid wood with traditional joinery. The visible workmanship highlights the natural texture of the wood. The seat/back weaving used on other family pieces is hand-woven paper-rush; soft optional cushions are fixed with slender straps where applicable.
Coffee table - Technical description- Structure: solid Canaletto walnut with raw-wood effect, natural or stained extra finish; or solid ash in natural or stained walnut, teak, wenge, brown or ebony; or solid oak with raw-wood effect finish.
- Top: available in the following marbles — polished Calacatta Gold, matt Calacatta Gold, polished White Carrara, polished Nero Marquina, polished Emperador, matt Emperador, polished Emperador Light, polished Marron Damasco, matt Marron Damasco, polished Grey Stardust, matt Grey Stardust.
- Metal supports: clad in cowhide in colors dark brown 5004, black 5005 and tobacco 5015.
- Feet: die-cast Zamak with finishes satin, chrome, burnished, black chrome, glossy anthracite, matt titanium 710; rests on thermoplastic tip pads.
Product family and variantsThe Tessa family includes armchair, ottoman, bench and coffee/side table variants. Multiple marble top options and a wide range of solid wood finishes allow tailored aesthetic combinations.
Technical specifications- Product: Tessa coffee and side table (TESSA S.H. variant)
- Designer: Antonio Citterio
- Year: 2020
- Structure materials: solid Canaletto walnut, solid ash, or solid oak (various finishes)
- Top materials: multiple marble types (polished and matt options)
- Supports: metal supports clad in cowhide (colors: 5004, 5005, 5015)
- Feet: die-cast Zamak with several metal finishes; thermoplastic tip pads
- Available family variants: armchair, ottoman, bench, coffee table