{"product_id":"italian-mahogany-marble-dining-table-in-the-manner-of-ico-parisi-1950s","title":"Italian Mahogany + Marble Dining Table in the Manner of Ico Parisi, 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Italian mahogany and marble dining table from the 1950s, in the manner of Ico Parisi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular marble top rests above a richly toned mahogany structure, its pale surface marked by expressive gray and taupe veining. The broad plane of stone provides a counterpoint to the complexity beneath it, where the base opens and narrows through a series of carefully shaped voids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach leg is carved into an elongated, tapered form with a slender opening running through its center. As the legs rise, they broaden and merge into the central structure, creating a continuous framework rather than the appearance of separate supports. Curved openings beneath the top further lighten the base, allowing sightlines to pass through and giving the table a distinct quality from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is particularly evocative of Ico Parisi’s approach to furniture during the 1950s. Parisi frequently treated structural elements as expressive forms, favoring tapered lines, unexpected openings, and sweeping transitions that made furniture feel almost drawn in space. Here, the pierced legs are especially compelling: removing material makes the structure appear lighter while simultaneously drawing attention to the craftsmanship required to shape it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a balance between the two materials. The mahogany brings warmth and depth, while the marble introduces luminosity and natural variation. Viewed from above, the veining becomes the dominant decorative element; from across the room, the dark, open base reads almost as a silhouette beneath the pale circular top.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53046179168567,"sku":null,"price":6800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/vRFGicTm8lKkspPIUrRXoyFAxzFum92iiOeHXCOYK9Q.jpg?v=1790714731","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/italian-mahogany-marble-dining-table-in-the-manner-of-ico-parisi-1950s","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}