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REN By Poltrona Frau
Collection: THE COLLECTION - Furniture and Complementary units
Designer: Neri&Hu
Manufacture year: 2017
Type: Table-top mirror
The series of REN accessories has grown. A bookcase, magazine rack and table mirror expand the functions of the collection. The underlying theme is still the “ren” symbol, which shapes the sides of the various accessories. As with the rest of the collection, the supporting structure is in solid Canaletto walnut. The joints between the upper crosspiece and the sides are decorated, internally, by brass elements. The new accessories also communicate a sensation of intimate elegance. Small, light architectures are made up of ingenious suspensions, clever balances, and simple joints inspired by an oriental concept of spaces and design. They are produced using fine materials and artisan techniques inextricably linked with the Poltrona Frau tradition. The magazine rack is a sheet of Cuoio Saddle Extra leather attached to the upper wooden crosspiece by two brushed steel bars with brass finish, to become an elegant and tactile container. The bookcase is a graphical weave of lines. The two lateral uprights, slightly inclined, support the birch plywood shelves, upholstered in Cuoio Saddle Extra leather and with a Canaletto Walnut veneer on the sides. The upper crosspiece is fixed to the wall using metal hooks with a natural brass finish. The bookcase comes in a low version with a round multi-purpose tray upholstered in Cuoio Saddle Extra leather hanging from the upper crosspiece, and in a tall version. Both variants can be completed with bookends in brushed steel with a natural brass finish. The table mirror consists of a round element (310 mm in diameter) supported by two lateral uprights and two crosspieces. The internal surface of the mirror frame, upholstered in Cuoio Saddle Extra leather, is decorated with a brass band. Ren is a symbolic reference to the centrality of human beings in interior design. Armchair, sofa and a complete collection of furniture accessories inspired by the Chinese ideogram “ren”, which means “person”. The longer stroke sticks out slightly and is supported by the shorter stroke: a symbol, pure and simple, that transforms into an original design element characterising the profile of every object. When designing the elements in this series, Neri & Hu sought to maximise their versatility and adaptability to different spaces, giving people the chance to create welcoming homes with the utmost freedom. In fact, they can be used in the entrance hall, living room, bedroom, bathroom and study, but are also perfect for non-domestic spaces such as meeting rooms or waiting areas. All of the objects are made of wood, brass and saddle-leather: fine materials that are showcased thanks to the simplicity of the design.