the Table 'Piediferro' was designed by Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1979.The table is equipped with a cast iron base, metal central leg and a black marble top.
As described in the book "Un'industria per il design" by Lybra Edizioni, Afra and Tobia Scarpa turned their research into projects suitable for large supplies, their attention to new and unusual materials for furnishing and to new industrial treatments. of materials. One of the most interesting investigations was that regarding experiments with cast iron [...] In 1979, 'Piediferro' was designed, which is mainly a black cast iron base for tables, with a square metal support. The choice of metal for the leg, rather than fusion, is due to the possibility of having any height.the table is in very good condition. The top has light (inconspicuous) scratches as to be expected on a table of this age.