The Desalto MM8 Table, designed by Guglielmo Poletti, is a modern dining table known for its architectural design, which contrasts imposing cylindrical bases with an extremely thin 8mm aluminum top. The design explores the structural limits of aluminum. Weights contained within the two large cylindrical bases counterbalance the forces, providing high stability while allowing the top to achieve its notably minimal thickness of just 8mm. This creates a powerful visual contrast between the massive base volumes and the subtle top.
Desalto MM8 Table — Designed by Guglielmo Poletti
Designed by Guglielmo Poletti for Desalto, the MM8 Table pushes minimalist design to its physical and visual limits. Poletti’s approach focuses on tension, balance, and doing more with less, turning precise engineering into sculptural simplicity. The design concept contrasts an ultra-thin tabletop with solid cylindrical supports — giving the impression of a floating surface anchored by architectural forms.
Design Inspiration
The tabletop is only 8 mm thin — a deliberate choice to create dramatic lightness. To make this thin top reliable, it sits on two bold cylindrical bases that appear heavy and minimal at the same time. This visual dialogue between slim and solid makes MM8 feel almost like an indoor sculpture, while still working perfectly as a high-performance dining or workspace table.
Key Features8 mm ultra-thin profiled aluminium top
Dual cylindrical aluminium bases designed for balance and stable support
Powder-coated aluminium frame and structure for durability
Minimal, monolithic geometry that adds architectural presence without bulk
Fits modern homes, design studios, and minimal dining spaces
Materials & FinishesTop: 8 mm powder-coated aluminium with profiled edges
Base & Frame: High-strength internal aluminium structure wrapped in cylindrical aluminium shells
Finish Options: Range of matte powder-coat tones from natural neutrals to bold modern hues (black, clay, stone, graphite, etc.) designed to match contemporary interiors
DimensionsHeight: 74 cm
Available sizes: 110 × 240 cm, 120 × 299 cm
Technical NotesWeight: approx. 35–55 kg depending on size
Load-bearing design engineered for everyday indoor use
Extension: not extendable (fixed-size sculptural structure)
Use: indoor dining or workspace
Care: clean with a soft cloth, lightly dampened; avoid abrasive or chemical-heavy cleaners to protect matte coat
| Dimensions | 240 × 110 × 74 cm |
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The Desalto MM8 Table, designed by Guglielmo Poletti, is a modern dining table known for its architectural design, which contrasts imposing cylindrical bases with an extremely thin 8mm aluminum top. The design explores the structural limits of aluminum. Weights contained within the two large cylindrical bases counterbalance the forces, providing high stability while allowing the top to achieve its notably minimal thickness of just 8mm. This creates a powerful visual contrast between the massive base volumes and the subtle top.
Desalto MM8 Table — Designed by Guglielmo Poletti
Designed by Guglielmo Poletti for Desalto, the MM8 Table pushes minimalist design to its physical and visual limits. Poletti’s approach focuses on tension, balance, and doing more with less, turning precise engineering into sculptural simplicity. The design concept contrasts an ultra-thin tabletop with solid cylindrical supports — giving the impression of a floating surface anchored by architectural forms.
Design Inspiration
The tabletop is only 8 mm thin — a deliberate choice to create dramatic lightness. To make this thin top reliable, it sits on two bold cylindrical bases that appear heavy and minimal at the same time. This visual dialogue between slim and solid makes MM8 feel almost like an indoor sculpture, while still working perfectly as a high-performance dining or workspace table.
Key Features8 mm ultra-thin profiled aluminium top
Dual cylindrical aluminium bases designed for balance and stable support
Powder-coated aluminium frame and structure for durability
Minimal, monolithic geometry that adds architectural presence without bulk
Fits modern homes, design studios, and minimal dining spaces
Materials & FinishesTop: 8 mm powder-coated aluminium with profiled edges
Base & Frame: High-strength internal aluminium structure wrapped in cylindrical aluminium shells
Finish Options: Range of matte powder-coat tones from natural neutrals to bold modern hues (black, clay, stone, graphite, etc.) designed to match contemporary interiors
DimensionsHeight: 74 cm
Available sizes: 110 × 240 cm, 120 × 299 cm
Technical NotesWeight: approx. 35–55 kg depending on size
Load-bearing design engineered for everyday indoor use
Extension: not extendable (fixed-size sculptural structure)
Use: indoor dining or workspace
Care: clean with a soft cloth, lightly dampened; avoid abrasive or chemical-heavy cleaners to protect matte coat
| Dimensions | 240 × 110 × 74 cm |
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