Herclino,
the coffee table series, part of the Hercle collection designed by Lapo Ciatti,
was created with the intention of combining, in an object of everyday use, the
timeless charm of ancient Greece with avant-garde materials, the result of
Opinion Ciatti's attention to sustainability issues.
On the one hand, their shape
mimics that of a typical fluted column, while on the other hand, the special
cork finish that covers them is evidence of the commitment
to environmental protection.
A
symbol in classical architecture of stability, power, order and harmony, the
column is also closely linked to the myth of Heracles, the demigod son of Zeus
celebrated for his strength, courage and determination. In one of his '12
labours', when he reached the slopes of the mountains that marked the boundary
of the then known Earth, he erected two columns to indicate to mortals the limit
beyond which they should not go. In another, he replaces Atlas, shouldering the
incredible weight of the world, just as a column supports the lintel above.
With
the Hercle collection - the Etruscan variant of Heracles chosen to honour
Opinion Ciatti's Tuscan roots - the myths and symbols of Greek columns are
revived in a functional key: the aluminium structure reflects the strength and
durability of ancient columns, its design evokes the elegance and harmony of
classical architecture.
An
example of imperishable beauty, Hercle is also an expression of the research
and innovation that characterise the work of the Ciatti household. In fact, the
Herclino coffee tables and Hercle tables that make up the collection, express
their uniqueness thanks to the Corkcrete finish, the special ecological mortar made
of cork and water-based natural resins, another 2024 novelty.
Available
in three sizes the Herclino coffee tables open up to different uses: as a
pocket emptier at the entrance, as a shelf in the living room or garden, or as
a convenient support for plants or lamps, inside and outside the home. In the
Corkcrete and lacquered versions they are suitable for both indoor and outdoor
use; when covered in precious gold leaf they should only be placed indoors.
