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Helsinki 15

Caronni + Bonanomi, 2014

The Helsinki 15 project was conceived as an exceptionally versatile solution for both residential and contract environments: a system of coffee tables and consoles that transforms a formal archetype into a refined and functional range. Designed by Caronni+ Bonanomi, the project spans multiple dimensions, materials, and finishes, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into a variety of contexts — from living areas to reception spaces, from dining zones to exhibition settings — always ensuring visual lightness and aesthetic coherence.

The crystal top transforms the visual lightness of the Helsinki 15 system into an experience of transparency and depth. Tempered and refined in its details, the glass enhances the essential geometry of the tubular frame, while the polished edges and variable finishes — from extra-clear to bronze and gray — allow the perception of the volume to be subtly modulated. Depending on the light and the surrounding context, the top appears suspended, captures delicate reflections, or harmoniously blends with its environment. Durable and easy to maintain, the crystal surface unites visual lightness with material quality in a delicate, balanced interplay.

In Helsinki 15, the structure’s galvanic finishes give the product a highly refined and distinctive character. Carefully selected treatments impart the metal with luminosity and chromatic depth — from copper to obsidian, up to brighter tones such as gold — highlighting both the slender profile of the tubular frame and the precision of the joints. These surfaces elevate the piece, transforming it into a precious element capable of defining and enriching the atmosphere of the space it inhabits.

Color is the element that most defines the personality of Helsinki 15. A matte lacquer finish emphasizes the purity of its lines and minimalist elegance, while a glossy lacquer creates more pronounced material contrasts. The choice of hue can turn the system into a discreet, harmonious presence or a focal point that enlivens the space. For this reason, the collection offers a palette ranging from refined neutral tones to more intense shades, allowing the design intervention to be carefully tailored to the context and intended use.

Helsinki 15 is a system of coffee tables and consoles where architectural rigor meets a sense of airy lightness. The 15x15 mm tubular frame and precisely calibrated joints become lines suspended in space, while tops and finishes interact with light, creating reflections, transparency, and material accents. Each element transforms the environment into a rhythm of forms and voids, imparting both solidity and harmony, lightness and character — a measured gesture of timeless elegance.

The load-bearing structure of the system is made from 15×15 mm steel tubing, chosen for its balance between visual lightness and mechanical strength. The slender section allows for an essential profile while maintaining torsional rigidity and resistance to everyday stresses. The joints are produced in die-cast aluminum and engineered to ensure stable, repeatable connections between crossbars and uprights; their geometry guarantees precise alignment of the tops and ease of assembly and disassembly.

Product information

Information
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Range of small tables and console with disassembllng steel frame, mm 15x15 section, and die-cast aluminium joints. Frame in matt lacquered finishing or in Desalto’s exclusive finishes. Glass or ceramic tops.

Aviable also for outdoor with frame and hard-ware in stainless steel, tops only in ceramic.

Dimensions
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Helsinki 15 - 693

height
30 - 40 - 50 cm

measures
35 x 35
35 x 118
35 x 140
52 x 52
52 x 78
52 x 118
52 x 140
78 x 78
78 x 118
78 x 140
118 x 118
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Helsinki 15 consolle - 694

height
80 cm

measures
35 x 35
35 x 118
35 x 140
52 x 52
52 x 78
52 x 118
52 x 140
Finishing Struttura
Matt Finishes
Glossy Finishes
Metals
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B12 WHITE - MATT
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B34 LIGHT GREY - MATT
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B82 GREY - MATT
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B42 GRAFITE - MATT
Desalto Laccature 2024_B46_Nero_Opaco_Preview
B46 BLACK - MATT
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B10 BECCO D'OCA ORANGE - MATT
Desalto Laccature 2024_B56_Ruggine_Opaco_Preview
B56 RUGGINE - MATT
Desalto Laccature 2024_B11_Rosso Scuro_Opaco_Preview
B11 DARK RED - MATT
Desalto Laccature 2024_B18_Viola Melanzana_Preview
B18 MELANZANA PURPLE - MATT
Desalto Laccature 2024_B93_Blu Oltremare_Opaco_Preview
B93 OLTREMARE BLUE - MATT
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B94 COBALTO BLUE - MATT
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B03 MARE GREEN - MATT
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B02 PRATO GREEN - MATT
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B04 BOSCO GREEN - MATT
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B24 BROWN - MATT
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B22 BUNGEE BROWN - MATT
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B95 OCEANO BLUE - MATT
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B41 TORTORA - MATT
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B13 SABBIA - MATT
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B01 FERROMICACEO
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K34 LIGHT GREY - GLOSSY
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K82 GREY - GLOSSY
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K42 GRAFITE - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K59_Nero_Lucido_Preview
K46 BLACK - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K10_Arancione Becco dOca_Lucido_Preview
K10 BECCO D'OCA ORANGE - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K56_Ruggine_Lucido_Preview
K56 RUGGINE - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K11_Rosso Scuro_Lucido_Preview
K11 DARK RED - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K18_Viola Melanzana_Lucido_Preview
K18 MELANZANA PURPLE - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K93_Blu Oltremare_Lucido_Preview
K93 OLTREMARE BLUE - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K94_Blu Cobalto_Lucido_Preview
K94 COBALTO BLUE - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K95_Blu Oceano_Lucido_Preview
K54 OCEANO BLUE - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K03_Verde Mare_Lucido_Preview
K03 MARE GREEN - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K02_Verde Prato_Lucido_Preview
K02 PRATO GREEN - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K04_Verde Bosco_Lucido_Preview
K04 BOSCO GREEN - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K24_Marrone_Lucido_Preview
K24 BROWN - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K22_Marrone Bungee_Lucido_Preview
K22 BUNGEE BROWN - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K41_Tortora_Lucido_Preview
K41 TORTORA - GLOSSY
Desalto Laccature 2024_K12_Bianco_Lucido_Preview
K12 WHITE - GLOSSY
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K13 SABBIA - GLOSSY
Desalto_Web_Finiture_Metalli_A01_Oro_Lucido_Preview
A01 GLOSSY GOLD
A02_OSSIDIANA_LUCIDO_Metalli_Galvanici_G5545
A02 OSSIDIANA LUCIDO
A03_CROMO_Metalli_Galvanici_G9056
A03 CROMO
A18_OSSIDIANA_OPACO_Metalli_Galvanici_G3133
A18 OSSIDIANA OPACO
A26_RAME_LUCIDO_Metalli_Galvanici_G111
A26 RAME LUCIDO
Desalto_Web_Finiture_Metalli_A30_Oro_Opaco_Preview
A30 ORO OPACO
Finishing Top
Ceramics
Wood
Glass
D84_BIANCO_CALCE_Ceramica_0100_G4960
D84 BIANCO CALCE
Desalto_Web_Finiture_Ceramica_D78_Cenere_Preview
D78 CENERE
Desalto_Web_Finiture_Ceramica_D79_Nero_Bucchero_Preview
D79 BUCCHERO BLACK
D89_GRIGIO_AMBER_Ceramica_0110_G4531
D89 GRIGIO AMBER
D93_SAHARA_Ceramica_G8291
D93 SAHARA
D94_INDUSTRIAL_WITHE_Ceramica_G1660
D94 INDUSTRIAL WHITE
D95_INDUSTRIAL_GREY_Ceramica_G918
D95 INDUSTRIAL GREY
C01_FRASSINO_NATURALE_Essenze_G5015
C01 NATURAL ASH
Desalto_Web_Finiture_Pietre__C20_Essenza_Amaranto_Preview
C20 AMARANTO
Desalto_Web_Finiture_Pietre__C21_Eucalipto_Affumicato_Preview
C21 SMOKED EUCALYPTUS
Desalto_Web_Finiture_Essenza_C05_Frassino_Carbone_Preview(0)
C05 CARBONE ASH
E01_TRASPARENTE_cristallo(2)_G4933
E02 TRASPARENTE
E18_BIANCO-OPACO_cristallo(0)_G1606
E18 BIANCO OPACO
E32_BRONZO_cristallo(0)_G276
E32 BRONZO
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E40 GRAFITE OPACO
E65_GRIGIO-EUROPA_cristallo(0)_G252
E65 GRIGIO EUROPA
Designer
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Flavio Caronni from the early Seventies dealt with furniture and interior design. At the same time Donato Bonanomi developed his activity as designer for the textile industry.

Their joint venture, from the mid Eighties, has put them together in different projects and contests, in particular the ones regarding residential housing.

In 1990 they set up an architecture studio for residential and industrial projects, development and renovations, indoor architecture and design.

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