Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s

Available today, with complimentary domestic shipping (NYC) this iconic Mid-Century Modern coffee table made in hardwood & glass by Giuseppe Scapinelli in the fifties is fabulous.

The coffee table is entirely made in Caviuna hardwood, and features four delicate legs and a top made in wood and glass. The connecting arms between the top and the legs is what gives the piece the very distinctive Scapinelli look.

The coffee table is showcased in our gallery next to a pair of mid century modern armchairs in blue fabric and the convo looks nothing less than spectacular (images)

The iconic coffee table can blend into almost any type of contemporary, mid-century modern, boho chic, or modern environment. A beautiful coffee table like this, will add a touch of mid-century modern swagger to any home!

Attached contemporary publications showcasing the piece.

Giuseppe Scapinelli was born in 1891 in Modena, Italy, but like many of his Italian fellows, he crossed the ocean and immigrated to Brazil where he started a new life. An accomplished painter, ceramist, and sculptor, he began his career as a furniture designer in the early 1950s.

Scapinelli was both a furniture maker and retailer in 1950s-1960s in São Paulo. His futuristic style is easily recognizable because of the curvy lines and soft shapes, inspired by the Italian design of the 1940s, a departure from the mainstream designs of his fellow retailers. His pieces are beautifully crafted in Brazilian traditional wood. He designed and produced many unique pieces for distinctive São Paulo homes. Scapinelli died in 1982.