Minotti Song coffee table unique design wood base DC-6601A

Song Coffee Table: Material Alchemy by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti Crafted under the creative direction of Milanese architect Rodolfo Dordoni – Minotti’s design director since 1998 – the Song coffee table collection epitomizes the brand’s mastery of material transformation and artisanal rigor24. This series transcends conventional coffee table typologies through its orchestrated interplay of heritage woodcraft and avant-garde surface treatments. Structural Integrity: The Ashwood Legacy The base constitutes a solid brushed ash core – meticulously sanded to accentuate the wood’s radial grain pattern – finished with an open-pore black lacquer that preserves tactile organicity while achieving chromatic depth13. This foundation pays homage to Lombardy cabinetmaking traditions, with tapered legs revealing precisely calibrated joinery. Topography of Luxury: Curated Surfaces Song’s tabletop portfolio demonstrates Minotti’s experimental material lexicon: Natural Stone: 30mm-thick Calacatta Oro marble slabs, book-matched to mirror veining across the surface plane13 Engineered Veneers: Rotary-cut walnut or quarter-sawn oak laminates bonded to black laminated MDF substrates (HDF core; 800kg/m³ density) for dimensional stability Design-Theoretical Framework Dordoni’s architectural background manifests in Song’s contrapuntal materiality – the matte, grain-forward base contrasting with luminous tops creates spatial tension. This reflects Minotti’s "quiet luxury" ethos, where complexity emerges through subtle textural dialogues rather than ornamental excess4. The collection’s modular scalability (three diameters, two heights) enables compositional flexibility within residential interiors.