Filigree

Overview

Filigree is a series of tables by Rodolfo Dordoni, headed 2013 on Molteni&C's datasheet, in fixed sizes and with an extendable version. The sheet describes a sinuous die-cast aluminium leg and thin tops, and says the extension runs on an invisible lateral telescopic system with the mechanism and extensions housed in 38 mm of interior thickness.

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Construction

The structure is extruded anodised aluminium, painted, with an internal metal frame; the extendable version runs on extruded aluminium tracks. The legs are die-cast aluminium, brushed, polished, chromed or painted, with an internal metal brace and a non-slip plastic foot.

Specifications

• FTF18/10, fixed rectangular table: 180 cm wide, 98 cm deep, 74 cm on the vertical dimension line (not labelled on the drawing)

A table that doubles its length

Molteni&C's page says the extension mechanism is integrated so that the top can double in size without visible seams. The sheet lists the aims of the telescopic system: a complete top without cross cuts, double-length extensions, the most usable top surface thanks to corner legs, and the thinnest possible tops.

Updated in 2025

The datasheet says that in 2025 Filigree, which it calls a Molteni&C classic and a best-selling product, gained an iridium brown structure finish, eucalyptus tops with inlay and tops in Ecotone, a mineral agglomerate.