





Materic Table
Made by Porro
Designed by Piero Lissoni
Piero Lissoni designed the Materic table as a quiet confrontation between two materials: the geological stillness of white Carrara marble and the warm, directional grain of black stained solid ash. The result is a piece that reads differently depending on where you stand in the room.
The base is formed from twelve solid ash boards, each turned and connected through finger joints to compose a truncated cone of precise geometry. The joinery is not concealed. The wood grain wraps the form continuously, making the structure itself a surface worth reading. Above it, the round marble top is fitted with a rotating central disc, a functional gesture that feels as considered as any purely formal decision.
- Tabletop in white Carrara marble with integrated rotating central disc
- Truncated cone base in twelve finger-jointed black stained solid ash boards
- Designed by Piero Lissoni for Porro
- Round, tapered profile with a sculptural silhouette
Lissoni has long worked at the intersection of architecture and product design, and the Materic table reflects that sensibility. Its proportions are architectural. Its craft is that of a maker who understands wood as a structural and expressive material in equal measure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of marble is used in the Materic table?
The tabletop is crafted from white Carrara marble, sourced from the Apuan Alps in Tuscany. Carrara marble is prized for its fine grain and luminous quality, and its precise veining varies naturally from piece to piece.
How is the truncated cone base of the Materic table constructed?
The base is assembled from twelve solid ash boards that have been turned and connected using finger joints, a traditional woodworking technique that creates a strong mechanical bond without concealing the joinery. The boards are stained black, allowing the wood grain pattern to remain visible across the full cone form.
What is the rotating disc in the Materic table top?
The central rotating disc is integrated directly into the marble tabletop, functioning as a lazy Susan. It allows diners to share dishes without reaching across the table, a practical detail handled with the same formal care as the rest of the design.
Who is Piero Lissoni and what is his design philosophy?
Piero Lissoni is a Milan-based architect and designer whose practice spans furniture, product design, graphic design, and architecture. His work is characterized by rigorous proportion, an emphasis on material honesty, and a restraint that tends to make objects feel resolved rather than reduced.
Is the Porro Materic table suitable for a formal dining room?
The Materic table's scale and material presence make it well suited to formal dining environments, though its sculptural base and the warmth of the ash grain give it enough character to anchor less traditional spaces as well. Its round form encourages conversation and works particularly well in rooms where the table is visible from multiple angles.
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