Jordi Vilanova

JORDI VILANOVA (Barcelona, 1925-1998).
Extending dining table, 60's.
Walnut veneer and solid walnut base.
Interior extension to enlarge the table top from 120 to 165 cm wide.
Very good condition. The wood has been restored.
Measurements: 74 x 120/165 × 120 cm.

Extending dining table designed by Jordi Vilanova in the 1960s. The piece has a sober circular top, extendable by means of an interior extension that allows to transform its proportions without altering the formal cleanliness of the whole. The base, made of solid walnut wood, is structured by means of vertical supports of marked architectural presence, joined at the bottom by a crosspiece.

The table stands out for its balance between functionality, material quality and ornamental discretion. Its design responds to Jordi Vilanova's interest in furniture with clear lines, careful construction and versatile domestic use, with an aesthetic close to Nordic design but rooted in the local cabinetmaking tradition.

Vilanova is recognized 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.