The Lema Shade dining table was designed by Francesco Rota and launched by Lema at Salone del Mobile in Milan in 2014. It starts from the base: a sculpture of thin treated metal plates crossing each other asymmetrically. The grid they form casts light and shade, which gave the table its name. The top stays slim, almost a sheet. All the visual weight sits underneath.
Bronzed metal and a slim top
The base is treated metal in a warm bronzed finish that shifts with the light in the room. The top comes in wood or in a smooth, matte Clay finish; at the 2014 launch Lema also showed it with a concrete-look top. The contrast between the open metal grid and the solid surface is what defines the table. It works with dark woods and with light tones alike.
Lema Shade dining table sizes
Shade comes in two lengths, 250 cm (about 98 in) and 350 cm (about 138 in). The 250 suits a home dining room. The 350 is a statement table that also fits an executive boardroom or anchors an open-plan space. The base is gathered at the center, so guests along the sides have no legs in the way. Pair it with Lema Bea chairs by Roberto Lazzeroni, whose soft wooden lines balance the metal.
Our advice
Light the table from above and from the side: that's how the Shade base casts its shadows. At our showroom in Messina, Italy, we show you top and bronze finish samples and help you choose the length for your room. We send a tailored quote fast. And if another authorized Lema dealer has quoted you for the same Shade, same size and finish, we'll match it or beat it.
Technical data
- Design: Francesco Rota, 2014
- Launched at Salone del Mobile, Milan, 2014
- Base of treated metal plates crossed asymmetrically, bronzed finish
- Slim top in wood or Clay finish
- Lengths: 250 cm (about 98 in) and 350 cm (about 138 in)
- Other top finishes and dimensions: on request
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the Lema Shade table?
Francesco Rota, for Lema. The table was launched at Salone del Mobile 2014.
Why is it called Shade?
Because of the light and shade cast by the grid of metal plates in the base.
What sizes are available?
Two lengths: 250 cm (about 98 in) and 350 cm (about 138 in). Other sizes on request.
Where can I buy the Lema Shade table at the best price?
From Mobilificio Marchese, an authorized Lema dealer. You get a tailored quote, and if you have an equivalent offer from another authorized dealer, we match it or beat it.
How much does the Shade table cost?
It depends on the length and top. The quote is free and our best price promise applies.
