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Decades ago, great Italian Master Sculptors like Michelangelo, Belini and many others like them set the trend for Italian craftsmanship which today is being continued by companies like Cattelan Italia, known internationally for their revolutionary modern and contemporary design and painstaking quality standards. What began in 1979 by Giorgio and Silvia Cattelan, stands today as more than 4000 showrooms in 90 countries around the world.

There is much to choose from what seems like an endless collection of dining room furniture, coffee tables, bookshelves and other modern furniture design, combining an eclectic blend of material like wood, crystal, leather, metal and of course the material they are best at using innovatively, marble. Solid Italian stone dining sets in polished Travertine, onyx, marble or granite perfectly balanced and fashioned by masters Italian stone has never been so easy to procure or so affordable. The company has made remarkable impact with the Marquis Collection using fossil stone that is over 35 million years old as table support, hand shaped and polished to a fabulous finish. The purity of this ancient material is completed with a spectacular glass top.

The Rodeo Modern Dining table lends a sleek look to any dining space with its everlasting design guaranteed to maintain its brilliance through the years. Match this with the Madison dining cabinet in two and three sections of drawers. This elongated piece of furniture has two or three wooden parts in cherry, white lacquered and wenge. The frosted glass top and silver lacquered metal feet add grace to this lovely cabinet, with a combination of drawers for one to choose.

The Ray Designer Dining Table can add a touch of extra elegance to your dining room. The Ray Designer Dining Table is noteworthy for its smooth glass surface and a stylish set of legs. The legs are made of chrome and are covered in leather. One leg among the three seems to be slanting in the opposite direction. This might be probably symbolic of twisted art.

Another piece worth the mention is the Valentinox dining table designed by Emanuele Zenere, adding his own touch of brilliance to the Cattelan Italia collection. This is a marvel of innovativeness that is meant to create a high visual impact that brings out the perfection of marble through a cylinder style support in white Carrara or black Marquina.

Some of their products, particularly in the area of modern furniture design, have gained international recognition at the various Furniture Fairs, like the "Bella" chair that received an award for its design and functionality at the "NEO CON", Chicago.

Boston Bookcase and TV stand

The much fussed over living room can now being pampered by the Boston Bookcase and TV stand, designed for Cattelan Italia by Andrea Quaggiotto. A close look reveals an unusual arrangement for the upper shelf units that slide laterally. Here is a designer whose artistic creations are now much sought after.

The Ca Nova Design Studio adds its own touch of class with Glass. They have redefined the coffee table with an elan becoming of Italian designers. Their Brio coffee table is a single elegant stainless steel support that balances a circle of glass top.

And if all this were not enough, Emilio Nanni happened to Cattelan Italia. Architect, designer and artist all rolled into one, the superlative pieces he turns out like the Premier dining set holds its own against a hugely competitive market for European furniture, so winning prestigious prizes like the Venezia Biennial - Open Glass in 2000 was easy.

Making waves is another star for the Cattelan Italia collection. Studio Kronos quiets competition with the Aspen unit that has more on the cards than what you bargain for. This rectangular TV unit operates as a bookcase and storage as well, adding sparkle to any living area while providing one with utility and comfort.

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