Jordi Vilanova

JORDI VILANOVA i BOSCH (Barcelona, 1925-1998).
Coffee table. 1970's.
Walnut wood and steel.
Unrestored, well preserved.
Measurements: 42 x 104 × 104 cm.

Large coffee table designed by Jordi Vilanova, one of the main representatives of Catalan design and cabinetmaking in the second half of the 20th century. The piece presents a structure of sober lines and balanced proportions, with square top with rounded corners made of walnut wood with an elegant set of veneers that configures a central geometric motif.

The design is completed with a lower shelf of the same material and four cylindrical steel legs that provide a subtle material contrast and reinforce the modern character of the piece. The set reflects the synthesis between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary language that characterized Vilanova's production during the 1970s.

Vilanova is renowned for his mastery of woodworking and his contemporary reinterpretation of Mediterranean tradition.

He trained in Busquets' workshop, later collaborating with Lluís Gili. He was awarded the Delta de Plata Prize (ADI/FAD, 1964) for the Delta stool. His work is represented in the Museu del Disseny de Barcelona, and among his most renowned designs are the Tiracord and Billar chairs, as well as the Tartera and Petit rocking chairs.