01/10/2026
🛞✨ When an industrial trolley became an icon of Italian design.
In 1980, an industrial trolley used at the FontanaArte plant to transport glass inspired G*e Aulenti to create the celebrated Tavolo con Ruote.
The concept was remarkably simple. Rather than starting with a conventional piece of furniture, Aulenti looked to an everyday industrial object and transformed it directly into something new.
The original wooden platform was replaced with a substantial sheet of bevelled glass, referencing FontanaArte’s expertise in glassmaking, while the distinctive industrial wheels were retained.
That single intervention completely changed the object’s function and character.
It remains a brilliant example of how great design can emerge from observation, simplicity and a deep understanding of materials. Aulenti didn’t disguise the industrial origins of the trolley. She embraced them, turning function into a defining aesthetic.
We currently have two Tavolo con Ruote available, both measuring 110 × 110 cm:
✨ 1 box fresh
✨ 1 pre-owned
📍 Collection only, although delivery may be possible to certain areas of the UK. Send us your location and we’ll be happy to provide a delivery quote.
🛒 Available via our website. Link in bio.
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