Giotto Stoppino for Acerbis

GIOTTO STOPPINO (Vigevano, 1926–Milan, 2011) for Acerbis.
“Solemio” console table with mirror, 1980s.
Wood, metal, and mirror.
Shows slight signs of wear consistent with its age and use.
Measurements: 150 x 150 x 37 cm.
The “Solemio” console table embodies Giotto Stoppino’s quest to integrate architecture, furniture, and function into a single object. Designed in the 1980s for Acerbis, the piece is part of the collection developed by Giotto Stoppino for the brand—a pivotal collaboration within contemporary Italian design. The firm, renowned for its commitment to formal research and high-quality craftsmanship, found in Stoppino a designer capable of combining technological innovation with a deeply architectural vision of the object. In this vein, Solemio clearly demonstrates the designer’s interest in creating furniture that is integrated into the structure of the space, where each element serves both an aesthetic and a practical function. During the 1970s and 1980s, Stoppino focused particularly on exploring the possibilities of modular design, wall systems, and the relationship between reflective surfaces, storage, and interior architecture. The Solemio console table is a standout example of this research.
Giotto Stoppino was an Italian architect and designer, a key figure in the evolution of modern design in Italy. Trained in Milan’s architectural milieu, he worked alongside leading masters of the modern movement before developing his own career marked by research into form, function, and the relationship between object and space. He is particularly renowned for his lighting designs, furniture, and modular systems—including iconic pieces such as the Altar lamp and the 555 lamp—as well as for his collaborations with firms such as Acerbis and Kartell. His work is an integral part of the history of Italian design due to its balance of architectural rigor, technical innovation, and a refined aesthetic sensibility.