The Limonta coffee table, model 1958.M9, was designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi in 1958 and produced by MIM Roma, Italy. An unusual design that combines the functions of a coffee table and additional seating, it reflects the experimental approach to domestic furniture that characterised Italian design during the late 1950s. The piece features a carefully composed wooden structure, with beautifully curved legs of bent plywood and subtle stainless steel and brass details adding to its distinctive construction. The upholstered cushions function as an integrated seating element or small bench, creating a versatile combination of table and seating. The Limonta is documented in Roberto Lietti's Ico Parisi. Design. Catalogo ragionato 1936–1960, published by Silvana Editoriale in 2017, page 572.

Ico Parisi (1916–1996) and his wife Luisa Aiani Parisi (1914–1990) were an influential Italian design partnership active in architecture, furniture and interior design. Based in Como, they established their studio, La Ruota, in 1948, which also became a meeting place for artists and designers. Ico's architectural background and Luisa's approach to interiors and domestic living informed their collaborative work. During the 1950s, they worked with important manufacturers including MIM Roma, Cassina and Singer & Sons, developing furniture that combined architectural thinking with new approaches to materials, form and everyday functionality. Their contribution remains an important part of post-war Italian design history.

MIM presented its first collection in Rome in October 1958. The Limonta belonged to this new vision of the living room, where furniture could serve more than one purpose rather than being designed for a single, fixed function.

Condition

The coffee table has been completely restored, with some minor scratches, dents and signs of age remaining on purpose being the characteristics of the item. The cushions are newly re-upholstered in a high-quality wool fabric by Chase Erwin. In case you have some specific restoration/re-upholstery wishes, we will gladly discuss the options with you. (Images of the item pre-restoration are also available upon request)

We have consciously chosen to photograph all of our items in their current state to present the real original condition as completely as possible for transparency towards our clients.

In case you have any additional questions about the original condition, always feel free to reach out and ask us for additional images. We do also offer services such as restoration and re-upholstery in case this is wished for.