Bellini Modern Living Expands Ceramic Dining Program with New Designs and Small-Space Options

Furniture World News Desk on 1/16/2025

Bellini Modern Living, a distributor of modern Italian furniture, has expanded its made-in-Italy ceramic table program. The additions include seven new extension table designs and the introduction of stationary tables in three sizes, catering to consumers with smaller dining spaces. The program’s mix-and-match format allows retailers to maximize dollars-per-square-foot in their dining departments.

“Our goal has always been to enable dealers to sell dozens of dining options in the smallest footprint possible in order to maximize return on investment,” said Hossein Azimi, CEO of Bellini Modern Living. “Simply by showing one floor sample, retailers are able to offer their customers a choice of seven different Italian ceramic tables in high-fashion colors and patterns with a choice of five different sculptural bases to create their customer’s ideal table.”

New Table Features

The new extension table designs—Isabella, Azzurra, Origami, Genoa-2, Ferraro-2, and Bridge—incorporate Bellini’s extension mechanism, which stores extra leaves beneath the tabletop. The mechanism lifts the leaves into place with a simple lever pull, allowing the tables to extend seamlessly. The ceramic tops are cut from large Italian ceramic slabs, ensuring pattern continuity when extended.

In addition, Bellini has streamlined the assembly process by pre-attaching extension mechanisms to table bases prior to shipping. This adjustment minimizes in-home assembly time for retailers, as the base and tabletop simply need to be joined.

Stationary Table Options

For the first time, the ceramic tabletops are available as stationary tables in 79-, 87-, and 95-inch lengths. The stationary options include new bow-shaped tops, which provide a gentle curve to the design. Extension tables can open to 118 inches when fully extended.

New Ceramic Finishes

The expanded program includes four new ceramic finishes: Onice Beige, Patagonia, Calacatta Gold, and Calacatta Black, as well as additional options like Onice Nero Lucidato, Silver Root, and Onice Avorio Lucidato. Customers can visualize their ideal table configurations with Bellini’s configuration charts.

Highlighted Designs

• Azzurra: Features a powder-coated steel base inspired by an infinity knot, paired with a cream-colored bow-shaped ceramic top with grey veining.

• Isabella: Designed by Andrea Locatelli, this table features a marble-inspired brown and cream top on a pyramid-shaped dark gray metal base.

• Origami: Offers a sleek black ceramic top with grey veining and a sculptural dark metal base.

Growing Program
 The ceramic table program also includes coordinating sideboards and multiple dining chair options. Azimi emphasized the consumer appeal of ceramic dining tables, noting their combination of style and practicality: “Consumers gravitate toward ceramic dining made in Italy because they are not only stylish but easy to live with thanks to ceramic’s stain-resistant, easy-care properties. Retailers love the program because they are able to give customers the personalized look they crave with a minimal investment of floor space.”

The expanded collection will continue to grow with additional options in the coming months.

Founded in 2002 in Toronto by Azimi, Bellini Modern Living is a leader in the home furnishings category, offering an extensive collection of high-quality, yet competitively priced products. Known for its premium upholstered leather offerings, the company also has a strong presence in case goods, including dining-room furniture, accent pieces, home office products and more. The company entered the U.S. market in 2007 and has been continuously expanding its industry presence. For more information, visit www.bellinimodernliving.com.