Tense Low Table
Designer
- Piergiorgio Cazzaniga
Year
2009-2024
Small, discreet, and essential: the Tense low tables combine practicality with the contemporary design that defines the Tense family.
Available in a wide range of sizes and finishes - from resin to wood and stone - they are well-suited to both residential and contract settings. Perfect for modern or classic living rooms, they also seamlessly adapt to receptions, lounge areas, and waiting rooms.
Solid Surface
The 35 mm thick tabletop is a load-bearing composite board built with an internal frame consisting of either aluminium profiles and polystyrene filler (matt white version), or an acrylic resin honeycomb and two outer layers of aluminium (matt black or medium grey version).
White solid surface, made of acrylic resin and rock minerals. Tabletop, edges and legs covered with a 3 mm thick sheet of resin.
Steel legs with a 35x35 mm section and internal structural tie-rod. The acrylic resin coating is in the same matt colours as the tabletop.
Fenix
The 35 mm thick tabletop is a load-bearing composite board built with an internal frame consisting of either aluminium profiles and polystyrene filler (matt white version), or an acrylic resin honeycomb and two outer layers of aluminium (matt black version).
Matt fenix, made from acrylic resin and high-pressure stratified laminate. Tabletop in stratified laminate with mass colouration, edges and legs in acrylic resin and rock minerals.
Wood
Steel legs with a 35x35 mm section and internal structural tie-rod. The 35 mm thick tabletop is a load-bearing composite board built with an internal frame consisting of either aluminium profile and polystyrene filler.
3 mm thick natural oak solid wood, with thermal bio-treatment got through the combined use of heat and steam, without adding any chemical additives.
Heat treatment transforms the features of the wood itself. The beauty of wood remains unaltered, heat treatment varies its colour without resorting to any chemical dyes, without using any harmful substances, taking on quite a natural and unique shade.
Carbonised wood
Same characteristics as oak, but through a natural surface acid etching treatment, the distinctive “burning” appearance is achieved.
Italian Walnut
Steel legs with a 35x35 mm section and internal structural tie-rod. The 35 mm thick tabletop is a load-bearing composite board built with an internal frame consisting of either aluminium profile and polystyrene filler.
Fine wood, in Italian walnut, transparent acrylic finish. Edges and legs covered in 2 mm-thick cut walnut, processed with sawed effect: series of irregular cuts of different depths. Top covered in 2 mm-thick wood, fine smooth finish with variable slats which give the surface a distinctive array of shades, exalting the natural characteristics of the wood and raw material.
Heritage
Steel legs with a 35x35 mm section and internal structural tie-rod. The 35 mm thick tabletop is a load-bearing composite board built with an internal frame consisting of either aluminium profile and polystyrene filler.
Natural or black-stained oak finish, transparent acrylic surface finish. Edges and legs covered with 3 mm thick solid wood. The table top is finished with a handmade process known as ‘sgorbiatura’ (gouging).
Reconstructed stone
Steel legs with a 35x35 mm section and internal structural tie-rod. The 35 mm thick tabletop is a load-bearing composite board built with an internal frame consisting of either aluminium profile and polystyrene filler.
Textured finish obtained from a blend of mineral powders that have been micronised and mixed with liquid acrylic and water-based products, giving it a material essence. The finishes are applied manually with a palette knife over the entire surface of the table, followed by a maturation process at room temperature. The material is subsequently protected with a water-based nanotechnological finish that makes the table sturdy and easy to clean. Top, edges and legs covered with the application of a thickness of about 1.5 mm of material.
Top/Structure
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Solid Surface
Finishes
Solid surface white 3 mm X035
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Fenix
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Wooden
Finishes
Wood X085
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Carbonised wood
Finishes
Carbonised wood X094
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Italian Walnut
Finishes
Fine Wood - Italian walnut X119
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Heritage
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Reconstructed stone
Finishes
Reconstructed stone Serena X084
Reconstructed stone white calce X131
Reconstructed stone black slate X132
Reconstructed stone yellow onyx X133
Reconstructed stone pink onyx X134
Reconstructed stone red brick X160
Reconstructed stone sage green X161
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Designer
Piergiorgio Cazzaniga
"I have been collaborating with MDF Italia since 2004. From the very beginning, I shared with the company the need to create high-performance furniture, capable of evoking emotions through their simplicity and absolute nature."
Piergiorgio Cazzaniga has worked with renowned companies and professionals in the sector, assuming key roles in the field of product design, showrooms and displays. In 1991 he founded his own studio 'Piergiorgio Cazzaniga Design', building a rich portfolio of clients. The prestigious awards and mentions obtained attest to the excellence and innovation that distinguish his projects. His Tense tables, designed for MDF Italia, are among the best-selling products of the company, distinguished by their minimal and iconic design. The wide range of sizes and finishes available gives the collection a high versatility, making it ideal for many contexts and styles.
"I have been collaborating with MDF Italia since 2004. From the very beginning, I shared with the company the need to create high-performance furniture, capable of evoking emotions through their simplicity and absolute nature."
Piergiorgio Cazzaniga has worked with renowned companies and professionals in the sector, assuming key roles in the field of product design, showrooms and displays. In 1991 he founded his own studio 'Piergiorgio Cazzaniga Design', building a rich portfolio of clients. The prestigious awards and mentions obtained attest to the excellence and innovation that distinguish his projects. His Tense tables, designed for MDF Italia, are among the best-selling products of the company, distinguished by their minimal and iconic design. The wide range of sizes and finishes available gives the collection a high versatility, making it ideal for many contexts and styles.
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