Fluted textures (canneté) return to the forefront of contemporary design, redefining its aesthetic with rhythmic and tactile elegance. Riflessi, a leader in bespoke Made-In-Italy furniture, revisits these fluted forms in coordinated collections where the surfaces come alive through soft, vertical, hand-brushed lines that capture the light and lend rhythm to the space.
The result is a refined language that brings together traditional craftsmanship and a contemporary vision. Each hand-crafted and hand-brushed flute showcases the master artisan’s touch and the brand’s signature attention to detail. Tables, sideboards, low tables, and bookcases become elements of a cohesive narrative, where the fluted motif transforms into a pure expression of style.
The timeless allure of fluted textures
The term “canneté” comes from the Latin canna, meaning cane or stem, and refers to surfaces marked by fine, parallel flutes. Even in classical architecture, Doric and Ionic columns used these incisions to create an interplay of light and shadow. Across the ages, from Neoclassicism to Art Deco, the fluted texture came to symbolize refinement and a sense of order.
Today, fluted textures are experiencing a revival in the furniture world. With their rhythmic look, they bring movement and depth to surfaces, naturally playing off fine materials such as metal, wood, and ceramic.
In this spirit, Riflessi has made them into a motif that spans collections and materials, creating visual continuity and harmony among different types of furniture.
Onda table: sculpture and material in conversation
Among the standouts of the Riflessi collection, the Onda table epitomizes the company’s philosophy, uniting beauty and functionality into a stripped-down form. With its soft and undulating fluted pattern, the base is the heart of the project— a registered design that transforms the decorative motif into a sculptural element.
Available with a fixed or extendable top in bush-hammered ceramic set on crystal, the table comes in round, rectangular, or barrel-shaped versions, with a choice of over 20 glossy or matte finishes. The color palette ranges from Calacatta to Patagonia, including more textural and satin-finish versions. The metallic base finishes—brass, titanium, cobalt, or ruby—are hand-brushed to emphasize the metal’s artisanal quality.
Onda Suspended Sideboard: geometry and lightness
The fluted texture also adorns the Onda Suspended Sideboard—an accessory that plays with visual lightness and textural continuity. With their deep grooves, the fluted front and sides create a refined interplay of light and shadow.
The lacquered bronze wood finish enhances the sense of balance and harmony, while the suspended design lightens the volume, making it ideal for elegant, contemporary living spaces.
Every detail reflects Riflessi’s commitment to bespoke design: the sideboard is not merely a storage unit, but an architectural element that defines the space and plays off the home’s other collections.
Enea Table: balancing form and functionality
With its round or cylindrical central base, another standout in the catalog is the Enea Table. In this piece, the texture becomes a sculptural element, balancing proportion and light.
The structure can be paired with a wide range of tops: solid wood with rounded edges in natural oak, coke, or Canaletto walnut, or fine ceramic in Breccia Imperiale, Calacatta Black, or Silver Root White finishes.
Now available in new sizes, Enea combines solidity with aesthetic lightness. Designed for modern interiors, it strikes a balance between materials and architecture.
Enea Low Tables: the little stars of the living room
Available in two versions (Big and Small), the Enea low tables bring the same fluted texture of the namesake table to a more compact size. The fluted cylindrical bases, paired with 6 mm ceramic tops, become versatile elements for the contemporary living room.
Ideal as coffee or side tables, they combine functionality with understated elegance. Customizable in finishes, they reflect the brand’s philosophy: coordinated design and harmony across various pieces of furniture.
Techwall: modular architecture and materiality
Topping everything off, the Techwall system is enriched with new elements featuring Riflessi’s new fluted textures. Bookcases, storage units, and modular drawers come together in a fluid décor project, where the verticality of the surfaces becomes a language. It’s proof that texture doesn’t just adorn—it gives architectural structure and visual rhythm to the space.
