FAQ
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Each table is a one-of-a-kind piece of art, handcrafted by Stefano Coccioli — an artist with over 40 years of experience in artistic decoration and restoration. These tables are created using traditional techniques like scagliola and draw inspiration from global influences such as India, Africa, and European classical art.
Scagliola is an 18th-century Italian technique used to imitate marble by blending natural pigments, gypsum, and binding agents. Stefano learned this craft from skilled artisans in Valsesia (Piedmont) and applies it to his tabletops to create richly textured, marble-like surfaces with vibrant colors and depth.
Tables can be replicated in design, color, and effects, but each piece remains unique: the natural variations in craftsmanship make an identical copy impossible. Each table is, in fact, an original.
Yes. Tables can be tailored to your space and preferences. During the consultation process, Stefano works with clients to define the right dimensions, color palette, and design tone for their environment.
Stefano uses a combination of traditional and modern materials, including gypsum, natural pigments, resins, and durable wood or metal bases. Every material is chosen for its strength, aesthetic qualities, and ability to hold decorative finishes.
All works are finished with two coats of industrial synthetic wax, followed by a coat of neutral beeswax, and then hand-polished.
The supporting structure of Stefano Coccioli's tables, consisting of two rings joined together by two legs for the 45 cm tables and three for the 60 cm ones, is manufactured by a highly specialized workshop and is designed to be easily disassembled and reassembled to simplify shipping. Thanks to the precision of the workmanship, assembly is very simple: it will be sufficient to screw the legs to the rings using the specific tool provided in the shipping box, taking care, as the only precaution, to tighten the supplied screws firmly. The tabletop will then be placed on the upper ring and will fit into the structure in such a way that it does not move from its position.
Scagliola tables are comparable to marble tables in terms of hardness and aesthetic characteristics, and, as with marble, certain precautions are necessary to preserve their beauty. The surface is waterproofed with two coats of synthetic wax and finished with a coat of natural beeswax. This treatment makes the surface protected and shiny, but any stains from coffee, wine, or other liquids should be removed as soon as possible, first by wiping with a damp cloth and then drying with a dry one. As with marble, avoid using knives or sharp blades to cut objects directly on the finished surface. The tables can be placed under porches or protected outdoor spaces, but direct exposure to rain is not recommended.