Tense Material
Designers
- Piergiorgio Cazzaniga
- Michele Cazzaniga
Year
2016-2019
An icon of MDF Italia, the Tense Material tables collection stands out for its monomaterial finishes in wood and reconstructed stone. Designed by Piergiorgio and Michele Cazzaniga, the tables are characterised by their essential design, which enhances the intrinsic beauty of the materials while concealing the technological innovation at the heart of the project. The slim tabletop, only 35mm thick, can extend up to four meters in length thanks to its internal tension, ensuring perfect flatness and making it ideal for a variety of contract environments, from offices to meeting rooms, open spaces, coworking areas, and conference rooms.
In order to meet the operational needs of modern workspaces, up to two top-access units and a concealed under-table cable tray can be added, transforming the tables into highly functional workstations while maintaining their aesthetic refinement.
The Tense Material Wood variant is available in three fine finishes: thermo-treated oak, carbonised oak, and Italian walnut. The prominent grain and intense tones typical of wood bring warmth and sophistication to contract environments.
The reconstructed stone version is distinguished by vibrant or more soft tones, effortlessly adapting to a variety of styles. The irregular chromatic nuances and smooth surface make each table a unique feature, adding character and exclusivity to any professional space. The mineral blend of marble and quartz, applied by hand, replicates the sedimentation process of sandstone, giving the collection a sophisticated appearance.
Wood
Steel legs with a 35x35 mm section and internal structural tie-rod. The 35 mm thick tabletop is a load-bearing composite board built with an internal frame consisting of either aluminium profile and polystyrene filler.
3 mm thick natural oak solid wood, with thermal bio-treatment got through the combined use of heat and steam, without adding any chemical additives.
Heat treatment transforms the features of the wood itself. The beauty of wood remains unaltered, heat treatment varies its colour without resorting to any chemical dyes, without using any harmful substances, taking on quite a natural and unique shade.
Carbonised wood
Same characteristics as oak, but through a natural surface acid etching treatment, the distinctive “burning” appearance is achieved.
Italian Walnut
Steel legs with a 35x35 mm section and internal structural tie-rod. The 35 mm thick tabletop is a load-bearing composite board built with an internal frame consisting of either aluminium profile and polystyrene filler.
Fine wood, in Italian walnut, transparent acrylic finish. Edges and legs covered in 2 mm-thick cut walnut, processed with sawed effect: series of irregular cuts of different depths. Top covered in 2 mm-thick wood, fine smooth finish with variable slats which give the surface a distinctive array of shades, exalting the natural characteristics of the wood and raw material.
Reconstructed stone
Steel legs with a 35x35 mm section and internal structural tie-rod. The 35 mm thick tabletop is a load-bearing composite board built with an internal frame consisting of either aluminium profile and polystyrene filler.
Textured finish obtained from a blend of mineral powders that have been micronised and mixed with liquid acrylic and water-based products, giving it a material essence. The finishes are applied manually with a palette knife over the entire surface of the table, followed by a maturation process at room temperature. The material is subsequently protected with a water-based nanotechnological finish that makes the table sturdy and easy to clean. Top, edges and legs covered with the application of a thickness of about 1.5 mm of material.
Finish in Coccioperla white X202, cream X203, dove grey X204 and black X205 on request.
Top-access
The tables are also available in the version equipped with 1 or 2 top-access and under top cable try. The top-access is available in three versions: single lead with soft closing, double lead or optional, the single lead with soft closing, with inlay in the same finish of the table.
The metal cable trays are telescopic (H7/H10 cm), to host various wiring systems.
Top/Structure
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Wooden
Finishes
Wood X085
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Carbonised wood
Finishes
Carbonised wood X094
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Italian Walnut
Finishes
Fine Wood - Italian walnut X119
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Reconstructed stone
Finishes
Reconstructed stone Serena X084
Reconstructed stone white calce X131
Reconstructed stone black slate X132
Reconstructed stone yellow onyx X133
Reconstructed stone pink onyx X134
Reconstructed stone red brick X160
Reconstructed stone sage green X161
Product sheet
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Assembly instructions
Tense Wood
Tense Stone
How it's made
Designer
Piergiorgio Cazzaniga
"I have been collaborating with MDF Italia since 2004. From the very beginning, I shared with the company the need to create high-performance furniture, capable of evoking emotions through their simplicity and absolute nature."
Piergiorgio Cazzaniga has worked with renowned companies and professionals in the sector, assuming key roles in the field of product design, showrooms and displays. In 1991 he founded his own studio 'Piergiorgio Cazzaniga Design', building a rich portfolio of clients. The prestigious awards and mentions obtained attest to the excellence and innovation that distinguish his projects. His Tense tables, designed for MDF Italia, are among the best-selling products of the company, distinguished by their minimal and iconic design. The wide range of sizes and finishes available gives the collection a high versatility, making it ideal for many contexts and styles.
"I have been collaborating with MDF Italia since 2004. From the very beginning, I shared with the company the need to create high-performance furniture, capable of evoking emotions through their simplicity and absolute nature."
Piergiorgio Cazzaniga has worked with renowned companies and professionals in the sector, assuming key roles in the field of product design, showrooms and displays. In 1991 he founded his own studio 'Piergiorgio Cazzaniga Design', building a rich portfolio of clients. The prestigious awards and mentions obtained attest to the excellence and innovation that distinguish his projects. His Tense tables, designed for MDF Italia, are among the best-selling products of the company, distinguished by their minimal and iconic design. The wide range of sizes and finishes available gives the collection a high versatility, making it ideal for many contexts and styles.
Designer
Michele Cazzaniga
"To design by simplifying, to extrapolate the essence."
Specialised in industrial product design and interior architecture, Michele Cazzaniga attended the prestigious Politecnico di Milano, where he graduated in Industrial Design. Over the years, he has collaborated with renowned design firms, creating significant projects. Together with Piergiorgio Cazzaniga, with whom he has worked closely since 1999, he designed the 'Tense' table collection for MDF Italia, icons of essentiality and functionality.
"To design by simplifying, to extrapolate the essence."
Specialised in industrial product design and interior architecture, Michele Cazzaniga attended the prestigious Politecnico di Milano, where he graduated in Industrial Design. Over the years, he has collaborated with renowned design firms, creating significant projects. Together with Piergiorgio Cazzaniga, with whom he has worked closely since 1999, he designed the 'Tense' table collection for MDF Italia, icons of essentiality and functionality.
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