Marilyn Table

Marilyn Table is an innovative furniture design that exemplifies the harmonious fusion of fashion-inspired aesthetics and functional dining furniture, created by Italian designer Edoardo Petri. Drawing inspiration from Marilyn Monroe's iconic costume in The Seven Year Itch, this sophisticated dining table features a distinctive pleated leather skirt base crafted from premium Italian Tuscan cowhide, meticulously hand-sewn by skilled Italian artisans. The table's most remarkable feature is its interchangeable leather base cover, available in 47 different colors, allowing for versatile aesthetic adaptability to various interior settings. The circular table structure comprises a painted metal base supporting a 160-centimeter diameter top, available in either luxurious Carrara and Emperador marble or ceramic materials, positioned at a height of 75 centimeters. The base, which rests on a 90-centimeter diameter metal plate, showcases an innovative zip fastener system that enables easy replacement of the leather skirt, demonstrating a thoughtful blend of practicality and elegance. This design, which earned the Silver A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category in 2022, represents a significant achievement in contemporary furniture design, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality. The table's design philosophy emphasizes spatial continuity and the creation of dynamic relationships between object and environment, reflecting Petri's architectural approach to furniture design and his commitment to creating pieces that establish meaningful connections between human users and their surrounding space.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: furniture design, pleated leather base, interchangeable skirt, marble tabletop, fashion-inspired furniture, Italian craftsmanship

SOURCES:
https://competition.adesignaward.com/137479

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