Zanat

Designer: Palomba Serafini Associati

Tempo Side Table 

Inspired by the quiet ritual of chess, the Tempo side table is conceived as an object defined by movement and placement. Its vertical, sculptural composition crafted entirely from solid wood recalls a chess piece resting on the board, inviting thoughtful positioning within a space.  When lifted and set down, the solid wood base meets the floor with a soft, resonant sound echoing the tactile gesture of moving a chess figure. This subtle moment becomes part of the experience of the piece.

Crafted from solid wood and enriched with Zanat’s distinctive hand-carving, Tempo celebrates the tactile and visual qualities of carved wood. The patterns create depth and rhythm across the surface, inviting the hand to follow their relief while light and shadow move gently across the carved planes.

Through this interplay of movement, texture, and craftsmanship, Tempo reflects Zanat’s philosophy of transforming traditional woodworking into contemporary design, bringing rhythm, balance, and quiet presence to the spaces it inhabits.