Nerosicilia 1669 DDN 303: designer lava stone tables
Lava stone is a living material, capable of transforming when exposed to extreme temperatures. This primordial force gave rise to 1669, the new collection of lava stone tables designed by Nerosicilia in collaboration with the international studio BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group. The collection was recently featured in the international design magazine DDN no. 303, recognition that confirms the value of this project.
1669 collection: matter and design
The name of the collection refers to the eruption of Mount Etna in 1669, which gave rise to the lava stone used by Nerosicilia. Each table is a tribute to nature, its power and the ability of design to transform it into a unique object.
The creative process does not use glues, metals or binders. The stone is worked solely through heat and its physical properties. The result is astonishing: a circular top fused directly onto a hollow cylinder that acts as a base. A perfect synthesis of nature, material and design.
The encounter between Nerosicilia and BIG
The strength of the 1669 collection stems from the union of two worlds. On the one hand, there is the craftsmanship of Nerosicilia, a Sicilian company that has made lava stone its signature. On the other, there is the innovative vision of BIG, an international studio that has revolutionised the way we understand architecture and design.
Together, they have created a series of dining and coffee tables that go beyond their function as furniture. They are true contemporary sculptures, in which the material tells a thousand-year-old story.
A project celebrated on DDN 303
The publication in DDN 303 confirms the importance of the collection on the international scene. The magazine recognised 1669 as an excellent example of how natural materials can be used to create innovative designs without losing their authenticity.
Nerosicilia 1669 DDN 303 represents a rare balance: tradition and innovation, craftsmanship and research, nature and design. A design that comes from lava to tell, once again, the story of Sicily's strength.
