London-based auctioneers Christie’s have been prevented from putting a dining table set to the hammer by the Italian government. An international legal battle has broken out after Italy’s Culture Ministry stepped in to stop the sale of a dining table and six chairs designed by Carlo Mollino which were due to go for auction at Christie’s. Related Backgammon tables and luxury armchairs: A look back at Alain Delon’s foray into furniture design Exploring Armani’s first outdoor furniture collection – and other treasuresThe British auction house expected the Mollino set to sell with a starting price…