Product Description

Quaderna 2830

Zanotta Quaderna 2830 Console Table – Radical Design Icon in Checkered Laminate

Introduction and Context of Use

The Zanotta Quaderna 2830 console table is far more than a mere accent piece; it is a profound theoretical manifesto translated into a functional design object. Defined by its uncompromisingly rigorous silhouette and isotropic geometric grid, this console table serves as an architectural anchor in sophisticated entryways, minimalist living rooms, or high-end gallery spaces.

Its striking graphic pattern structures and enlivens the surrounding space without visually overwhelming it. It provides the ultimate stage for showcasing sculptural lighting, curated art volumes, or rare collectibles. Choosing the Quaderna console means introducing an authentic piece of design history into your home—one that effortlessly dissolves the boundaries between architecture, conceptual art, and everyday living.

The History and Materials

Designed in 1970 by the legendary Florentine avant-garde collective Superstudio (founded by Adolfo Natalini and Cristiano Toraldo di Francia) and produced uninterruptedly by Zanotta since 1971, the Quaderna collection stands as the definitive symbol of "Radical Design." The project directly challenged the dogmatic academic functionalism of the late 1960s, proposing a liberating vision of life built upon the "Continuous Monument"—a potentially infinite, three-dimensional spatial grid.

The console is constructed with an internal honeycomb wood core, entirely clad in white Print HPL plastic laminate. The iconic black grid (featuring a precise 3x3 cm spacing) is applied using a highly complex, manual silk-screen printing process. This exceptional craftsmanship ensures that the lines align perfectly to the millimeter along every edge and corner, rendering each console table a masterpiece of industrial cabinetmaking.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Honeycomb wood structure, plated with white Print HPL laminate, finished with black silk-screened grid lines (3x3 cm spacing).

• Dimensions/Measurements: Width 150 cm, Depth 42 cm, Height 84 cm.

• Designer/Origin: Superstudio (1970) / 100% Made in Italy (Zanotta).

• Maintenance Instructions: Clean exclusively with a soft microfiber cloth slightly dampened with water or a neutral detergent designed specifically for laminate surfaces. Strictly avoid abrasive sponges, solvent-based cleaners, or harsh descalers to preserve the pristine satin finish.