Sculptural Stone Side Tables by Nerone Ceccarelli, Italy, 1970s

These distinctive side tables were designed by Nerone Ceccarelli, an Italian designer associated with experimental and sculptural approaches to material in the 1970s. A founding member of the Gruppo NP2 collective, Ceccarelli explored the expressive and tactile potential of surfaces, often working at the intersection of design, art, and architecture. Each table presents a carefully composed top in natural stone, divided into geometric sections that contrast smooth polished areas with deeply textured, almost carved surfaces. The interplay of pattern and relief reflects a broader Italian interest in material expressiveness during the period, where design moves beyond function into a more conceptual and spatial dimension. Priced as a set of two.

The use of stone combined with artisanal surface treatment situates these works within a lineage of Italian radical and post-modern experimentation. The juxtaposition of refined and raw textures reveals a deliberate investigation into surface as structure, while the geometric segmentation lends a rhythmic, almost architectural clarity. In this context, Ceccarelli’s work can be understood as part of a wider movement redefining furniture as an autonomous sculptural presence, where texture and geometry become central to the object’s identity.