{"product_id":"fontanaarte-teso-dining-table-all-glass-renzo-piano","title":"FontanaArte Teso Dining Table, All-Glass Rectangular Table by Renzo Piano, 86.6 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe FontanaArte Teso table is a long rectangular dining and conference table made almost entirely of glass, for dining rooms, open-plan kitchens, boardrooms and design studios where a large table should not dominate the space. The top and the four legs are laminated float glass; each leg has a groove that holds a slim painted metal tie, the tensioned element that gives the system its name (teso means taut in Italian). At 86.6 in (220 cm) long and 28.7 in (73 cm) high it seats eight comfortably, yet the room behind it stays fully visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teso table, rectangular glass dining and meeting table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e FontanaArte, Milan, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e F2720TA150TR20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dining table, conference table, work table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e dining rooms, open-plan kitchens, boardrooms, meeting rooms, architecture and design studios, showrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86.6 in (220 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.4 in (85 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.7 in (73 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop and legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e laminated float glass, transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e painted metal ties set in a groove in each glass leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e glass, metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e ETL (Intertek) pending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renzo Piano (1985)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern, Minimalist, Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/1264\/8406\/files\/etl-intertek-pending-certification-mark.png\" alt=\"ETL Intertek pending certification mark: ETL listing for the US and Canadian markets is in progress\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\"\u003e FontanaArte lists ETL (Intertek) certification for the Teso table as pending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeso uses one material for everything you see. The top and the legs are laminated float glass: two or more layers of flat glass bonded with an interlayer, the type of glass used where safety and stiffness matter, because if it is ever broken the pieces stay bonded to the interlayer rather than falling apart. The legs are cut as glass blades, and a groove along each one carries a painted metal tie that holds the structure in tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a table with almost no visual mass: from most angles you see a floating rectangle of glass with a thin line of metal where each leg meets the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize and placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 86.6 x 33.4 in (220 x 85 cm), Teso seats six with generous space, or eight with three chairs on each long side and one at each end. As general guidance, allow at least 36 in (91 cm) between the table edge and a wall or sideboard for chairs to pull out, and 42 to 48 in (107 to 122 cm) where people walk behind seated guests. That means a room of roughly 14 x 9.5 ft (4.3 x 2.9 m) or larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lighting, hang a linear pendant or two to three pendants along the length so the bottoms sit about 30 to 36 in (76 to 91 cm) above the glass, and keep the run about 12 in (30 cm) shorter than the table at each end. Glass reflects the fixtures, so diffused glass or fabric shades look calmer than bare bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDining rooms and open kitchens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In an open plan, a long glass table keeps the kitchen, dining and living zones visually connected instead of blocking the view with a solid top. In a smaller dining room it gives full seating without the weight of a wooden slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoardrooms and meeting rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Teso works as an eight-person meeting table that looks architectural rather than corporate, and its glass top suits rooms with a view or a strong floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudios and showrooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Architecture and design practices use a long glass table for drawings, samples and client presentations; in a showroom it becomes a display surface that does not compete with the products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHospitality.\u003c\/strong\u003e A private dining room, a hotel suite or a members' club library table with a recognisable design pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle and pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeso is pure Modern and Minimalist: glass, a hairline of metal, nothing else. It suits Contemporary interiors with stone, concrete or pale wood floors and pairs naturally with sculptural chairs, because every chair is seen in full through the top and legs. Try molded wood, leather slings, upholstered shells or classic bentwood. Under it, a large flat-weave or patterned rug stays fully visible. Keep the centrepiece low and simple so the long glass plane reads clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Teso\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA long dining or meeting table made of laminated float glass, top and legs alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeats up to eight at 86.6 x 33.4 in (220 x 85 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps open-plan spaces visually connected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal ties set into grooves in the legs: a structural detail you can see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenzo Piano's first furniture design, created for FontanaArte in 1985.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the top and legs with a soft microfibre cloth and a mild, non-abrasive glass cleaner sprayed onto the cloth. Wipe the metal ties with a soft dry cloth. Use placemats, trivets and coasters for hot dishes, wet glasses and ceramics, and felt pads under centrepieces. Do not stand on the table or lean heavily on its corners. When repositioning it, lift with enough people to keep the top level; never drag it across the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the FontanaArte Teso table?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is 86.6 in (220 cm) long, 33.4 in (85 cm) deep and 28.7 in (73 cm) high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many people does it seat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Six with generous space, or eight with three chairs on each long side and one at each end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e The top and legs are laminated float glass, and painted metal ties sit in a groove in each leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy laminated glass?\u003c\/strong\u003e Laminated glass bonds layers of glass with an interlayer, which makes it stiffer and keeps fragments together if it is ever broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used as a conference table?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. At 86.6 in long it suits an eight-person meeting room, boardroom or studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat chairs go well with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sculptural chairs that look good from every angle, since they are seen through the glass: molded wood, leather, upholstered shells or bentwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much room do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow about 36 in clearance on every side for chairs, or roughly a 14 x 9.5 ft space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow high should a pendant hang over it?\u003c\/strong\u003e As a general guide, 30 to 36 in above the tabletop, with a linear fixture or two to three pendants along the length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it certified?\u003c\/strong\u003e FontanaArte lists ETL (Intertek) certification as pending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there matching pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The Teso collection also includes a glass console and a glass bookcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho designed Teso?\u003c\/strong\u003e Renzo Piano, in 1985, as his design debut with FontanaArte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade \u0026amp; project orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior designers, architects and hospitality buyers can join the MetropolitanDecor trade program for trade pricing. 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