Iren

In the world of Japanese calligraphy there is an invisible but deliberate continuity between points, lines and characters called “iren” (意連). This continuous motion ensures that there is a perfect harmony between the symbols even though they appear divided.

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Pierre

In designing the Pierre side tablesJean-Marie Massaud carries out an in-depth study of the material, exploring the maximum expressive potential of marble and reinterpreting it in a completely original way. In fact, in the three Pierre side tables designed for Poltrona Frau, the top surface is obtained by cutting a sheet of Nero Pagoda marble into tiles of different width which are then turned so that the natural veins of the marble become straight lines running parallel to the longest side of the table.

The effect is highly graphical, modern and stylish, simple on the surface yet requiring consummate expertise in the preparation and assembly of the material. Meanwhile, the Calacatta gold marble finish is obtained from a single sheet and respects the different characteristics of this type of marble. In both versions, an aluminium frame, deceptively straightforward in appearance, showcases the natural beauty of the surface.

The Pierre side tables consist of an L-section aluminium frame and an underlying base made from tubular steel with knurled aluminium feet. The entire product is lacquered with a burnished finish.
The marble tops are available in Nero Pagoda marble with Natural glossy finish or Calacatta gold marble. The latter can be treated with a glossy finish, to which a transparent polyester paint is applied to increase its surface resistance, or a semi-glossy finish for a more natural look. The tops in Nero Pagoda marble are made by combining tiles of different width cut in such a way that the veins run parallel to the longest side of the table, while the Calacatta gold marble tops are made from a single sheet.

Infinito

A unique block of marble in the world, a masterpiece of nature. A single piece. Poltrona Frau discovered it and asked designer Roberto Lazzeroni to design an object of great character to further increase its value. Inspired by the beauty and uniqueness of the material, the designer created “Infinito”, a table-sculpture with an amazing scenic impact.

More a work of art than a design object, the table Infinito cannot be replicated and has been produced in a limited, numbered and signed amount.
With this table-object d’art that has no equals even in its own production, Poltrona Frau seeks to reiterate the real meaning of contemporary luxury: a luxury that can only come from materials of absolute quality, from profound design and from unrivalled handicraft and productive skill. This is the only way to create a truly exclusive product. A work of art to be admired, to live and appreciate every day, Infinito.It all started at a quarry in Turkey where the precious “Rosso Lepanto” marble was extracted, characterised by tones ranging from red to violet, and embellished with white streaks. Thanks to some unknown and inexplicable natural event, a small, confined section of mountain took on a deep sage tone with shades of darker green, crossed by the typical clear veining and some small reddish inclusions of the original colour. Roberto Lazzeroni designed a large top with rounded lines that exalts the beauty of the veined green in all its brighter or more subtle nuances. A natural, unrepeatable texture, unique in each table produced. The offset, double-oval shape in part recalls the complementary shapes of yin and yang, in part an overturned 8, the symbol of endless perfection and prosperity: hence the name. Each foot is carved from a single block of white Carrara marble, milled by a robotic arm of special dimensions and hand-finished, but the result is anything but heavy: the shape of a tree opening outwards with its “branches”, expressing lightness and dynamism and further enhancing the table’s elegance and strong sculptural value.The Infinito table is available in two versions: a limited series of only 8 pieces in the large, double-oval shape, 340×120 cm, supported by two legs. Another 64 pieces have instead been made with the oval top, 220×124 cm, with a single base. In the larger version of the Infinito table the top is crossed by a thin stainless steel blade that has been obliquely set in the marble, serving as a trait d’union of the two oval surfaces.
Given the exceptional nature of the material, the series can never be replicated. A brass plate with Ruthenium finish bearing the Poltrona Frau logo, the designer’s signature and the series number of each copy can be found in the centre of the table below the top: from 1 to 8 for the large version and from 1 to 64 for the smaller version.

Full Table

Table made in solid American walnut and veneered poplar plywood. Base covered with solid American walnut wood strips. Base-frame in burnished brass. Top in marble or wood.

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Omaggio

Desk made in solid American walnut, drawer unit made in veneered plywood (3 drawers in American walnut/ 1 swivel drawer in maple wood), tray in American walnut, 12 mm tempered glass top ultra transparent or smoked.

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Oblique

Sideboards and cabinet with structure and base in solid American walnut. doors, side panels and drawer fronts in walnut, rosewood or lacquered (polish or matt).Top in wood, colored glass or marble. On request internal accessories.

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