FATIVO builds its whole range around one material, sintered stone, presented as a tougher alternative to standard chipboard. Three formats appear on this page: a rectangular top, a round top, and a nesting duo, all with the same marbled finish echoing the Italian design the brand claims.
Sintered stone has a real technical argument, it copes better with heat and scratches than a common varnished wood top. It remains a composite material, though, not solid stone: a hard knock can chip a corner, as with any hard top on the market.
Comparing the three formats really means comparing three uses rather than three grades of material, since the top stays the same in principle right across the range shown here.
The claimed Italian style shows up mostly in the frame: a slim metal frame, clean lines, a strong contrast between the light top and the dark metal. A visual language that suits a contemporary living room, less so an interior already busy with pattern and bright colour.
FATIVO Table Basse Marbre de Salon: Table Café Industrielle Rectangula
100x60x43 cm · White
A rectangular FATIVO top in White sintered stone on a matte black frame, 100 cm long by 60 cm wide, 43 cm overall height, in an industrial- Scandinavian style as claimed by the brand. The matte black frame deliberately contrasts with the softness of the light top chosen. Its spacious marble-look surface suits a large sofa, but its heavier weight than a simple chipboard panel means the final spot needs planning ahead before assembly. Its matte black frame resists fingermarks well, unlike a shinier chrome frame.
A round FATIVO coffee table in White, 80 cm in diameter by 48 cm overall height, sintered-stone top on a frame inspired by the Italian design of the Via del Design. Its round shape fits easily into a narrow walkway with no corner to catch on. The downside of sintered stone: a hard knock on the edge of the top can chip it, unlike solid wood, which absorbs impact better. Its slim frame clears the floor well, a real plus for a sense of space in a small living room.
FATIVO Table Basse Gigogne Marbre: Lot de 2 Tables Gigognes de Salon R
φ70/φ57 Pieds Doubles · White
A set of two round FATIVO nesting tables in sintered stone, White, double legs, patented product in Europe and the UK, the larger one reaching 70 cm in diameter by 40 cm overall height. The delicate, simple design favours clean lines like something out of a magazine. But as with the other two tables on this page, the material stays heavier to move than a standard top, worth planning for if you rearrange your living room often. The double legs give confidence in its stability, even when the small table comes out on its own from under the large one.
The rectangular FATIVO top in sintered stone on a matte black frame, the round table with a design inspired by the Via del Design, and the set of two nesting tables on double legs all share the same material: it copes better with a hot cup left without a coaster and with small scratches than varnished chipboard. Sintered stone explains most of the price here, so the budget coffee table selection is a useful comparison point.
That doesn't make it indestructible, though: a hard knock on a corner of the rectangular or round top can chip it, exactly as with any hard, rigid material.
Key point That doesn't make it indestructible, though: a hard knock on a corner of the rectangular or round top can chip it, exactly as with any hard, rigid material.
Rectangular, round or nesting: three formats for three living rooms
The rectangular top, in its claimed industrial-Scandinavian style, suits a straight sofa and a generous surface for hosting. The round table, with its frame inspired by the Via del Design, fits better into a narrow walkway.
The set of two nesting tables on double legs, a patented product in Europe and the UK, answers a different need: freeing up floor space when both tables aren't in use, at the cost of a smaller individual surface.
Key point The set of two nesting tables on double legs, a patented product in Europe and the UK, answers a different need: freeing up floor space when both tables aren't in use, at the cost of a smaller individual surface.
Italian design: a visual signature more than a real origin
The "Italian design" language of the round table, inspired by the Via del Design between Italy and China, speaks mainly to a style, clean lines and a strong contrast between the light material and dark frame, rather than to manufacturing actually carried out in Italy.
This style stays consistent with the rectangular top's matte black frame and the nesting set's delicate, simple design, which makes it easier to pair several FATIVO pieces in the same living room.
Key point This style stays consistent with the rectangular top's matte black frame and the nesting set's delicate, simple design, which makes it easier to pair several FATIVO pieces in the same living room.
Planning for delivery of a sintered-stone piece
The rectangular top with its matte black frame and the round Via del Design table travel less easily than a simple chipboard panel: the packaging has to protect a more rigid material. Check the box on arrival before signing, a crushed corner can hide an invisible crack.
Once unboxed, carry the top with two people rather than alone, even for the nesting set on double legs, the most compact of the three. The weight often surprises given its visual size.
Key point The weight often surprises given its visual size.
Three formats, three possible spots in the living room
The rectangular top with its matte black frame naturally sits in front of a straight sofa, aligned along its full length. The round table with its Via del Design look adapts better to a room corner or a tight walkway, its shape without corners cutting the risk of catching on it.
The nesting set on double legs, finally, suits more flexible use: the large table stays fixed in front of the sofa while the small one moves around as needed.
Key point The nesting set on double legs, finally, suits more flexible use: the large table stays fixed in front of the sofa while the small one moves around as needed.
Cleaning without damaging the marbled finish
A lightly damp microfibre cloth is enough for everyday care of the rectangular top, the round Via del Design table or the nesting set on double legs: no special product needed to keep the veining clearly visible.
Avoid abrasive sponges or scouring powder on all three, though, as they would eventually dull the smooth finish of the top.
Key point Avoid abrasive sponges or scouring powder on all three, though, as they would eventually dull the smooth finish of the top.
Summing up the three FATIVO formats in one line each
The rectangle with its matte black frame for surface area and a large sofa, the round one with its Via del Design look for narrow walkways, the nesting duo on double legs with a European patent for flexibility: three concrete answers built on the same sintered stone, more resistant to heat than chipboard but heavier to move.
Key point The rectangle with its matte black frame for surface area and a large sofa.
Worth knowing
Frequently asked questions
Does FATIVO's sintered stone really cope better than a classic wood top?
Yes for everyday heat and light scratches, but it's still a hard material that can chip on a hard knock, like any reconstituted stone on the market.
Are FATIVO tables heavier to move than standard tables?
Yes, sintered stone weighs more than chipboard: plan for two people to move it, especially the bulkier rectangular model.
Can a hot pan be placed directly on the sintered-stone top?
The material copes well with brief heat, but a coaster is still recommended to avoid a mark building up at the same spot over time.
Does the FATIVO nesting duo fully tuck one under the other?
Yes, the double legs let the small table slide under the large one once freed up, as long as you check the clearance under the top.
Is the FATIVO marbled finish real solid natural stone?
No, it's sintered stone imitating the look of marble, a more affordable composite material than natural solid stone while keeping a close visual finish.
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Written by the Tavolia Bassio team
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