The Cartesia Dining Table The Cartesia Dining table is made from Solid Walnut and Solid Maple. It is crafted with the greatest of care and attention to detail with wood harvested from sustainable forests. The history of this Italian manufacturer goes back to the 19th century where the founder of the company began manufacturing furniture by hand with a chisel and saw and no screws but only wood joinery which has become this factory’s signature and virtual art form.