Ghost Foosball Table by Basaglia + Rota Nodari Uses Clear Structure
Amy Duong — April 23, 2026 — Art & Design
References: yankodesign
The Ghost foosball table by Basaglia + Rota Nodari for FAS Pendezza is constructed entirely from thick laminated tempered glass, creating a structure with no visible screws or fasteners. The body is bonded using a specialized adhesive system, allowing the table to appear as a single continuous volume. Measuring 114.5 by 70.5 centimetres for the playing field, the design prioritizes visual clarity, with every internal element visible through the transparent frame.
The table is supported by a conical white metal base, while chrome rods and simplified resin players in white and grey maintain a restrained palette. Pitch markings are printed beneath the glass surface, giving the impression that they float within the structure rather than sit on top. Under lighting, the table casts detailed shadows that resemble a wireframe projection of itself, reinforcing its “ghost” effect.
Image Credit: Basaglia + Rota Nodari for FAS Pendezza
The table is supported by a conical white metal base, while chrome rods and simplified resin players in white and grey maintain a restrained palette. Pitch markings are printed beneath the glass surface, giving the impression that they float within the structure rather than sit on top. Under lighting, the table casts detailed shadows that resemble a wireframe projection of itself, reinforcing its “ghost” effect.
Image Credit: Basaglia + Rota Nodari for FAS Pendezza
Trend Themes
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Transparent Seamless Construction — High-strength laminated glass bonded without visible fasteners creates the perception of monolithic objects, enabling premium products that blur the line between structure and sculpture.
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Exposed Internal Aesthetics — Designs that put internal components on display transform functional elements into visual features, offering a new language of honesty and curated complexity in product appearance.
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Light-driven Wireframe Effects — Strategic under- and back-lighting that casts detailed shadows produces wireframe-like projections, giving objects an ethereal, tech-forward presence in varied environments.
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High-end Furniture Design — Luxury furniture that uses bonded glass and minimal hardware can be positioned as collectible design objects that emphasize material purity and visual transparency.
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Retail Display and Visual Merchandising — Transparent, seamless displays that showcase product internals or staged lighting effects can elevate storytelling and perceived product value on the sales floor.
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