A compositional insight that gave rise to a collection of tables characterised by great flexibility in shape, size and range of uses. The project BIPLANE arose from the idea of creating a broad and differentiated range of designs. The legs in die-cast aluminium are fixed both to a central undertop and to the table top forming a solid structure. The number of legs may vary depending on the size of the top, available in different shapes and finishes.
Alberto Meda
He was born in Lenno Tremezzina (Como) in 1945. He graduated in mechanical engineering from the Polytechnic University of Milan. In 1987 and 1989, he designed two historic chairs for Alias, Lightlight and Softlight, the first currently on display in MoMA’s permanent collection. The first Alias chairs of the Frame collection date back to 1994, followed in 2003 by Frametable, in 2007 by the Tech wood outdoor collection, and in 2009 by the Biplane tables. In 2011, he was awarded ADI’S Compasso d’Oro for the Teak folding outdoor table. He co-designed the Hydrochair chair (2011) and the HUB system (2022) with Francesco Meda. He lives and works in Milan.
