INTERIOR + DESIGN begins a series of publications about the best things of the twentieth century. On design icons, bestsellers and favorite items of architects and designers. A masterpiece of the Italian 70s, a magnificent table Eros recommends Moscow architect Serdar Yannikov for a trendy interior.

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“The author of Eros, Milanese-born Angelo Manjarotti (Angelo Mangiarotti, 1929–2012), is an absolutely original figure in international architecture, one of the few Italian pros (along with Ponti, Nervi or Piano) who established his design philosophy. Manjarotti's career began in the early 50s and immediately gave the result. The marble table with the inspiring name "Eros" is a mature hit, designed when the architect turned 42. Its simple appearance and fancy name are deceptive.

The design was the result of persistent research and searches for creating furniture without fasteners and clamps: the tabletop is supported on a support in the form of a cone solely by gravity. Difficult detail and distinctive feature - cut in the tabletop. Eros is available in various sizes in white Carrara, black Marquinia, gray Carnico, green Alpi and dark Emperador marble. With one or several truncated supports and with a shape not only femininely rounded, but also square, rectangular and even triangular. The maximum length of an oval table is 3 meters. The rights to manufacture masterpieces are owned by Agapecasa. ”