Even in an era like ours, so dominated
by technology, the spirit of the Iren
desk lies not only in its quest for
beauty and simplicity but above all in
its revival of a natural and harmonious
action: a desk that gives rise to
new work scenarios and rituals in a
naturally fluid relationship between
body and object. Thanks to a simple
motion, two overlapping surfaces slide
over each other to create new work
and storage spaces. The beauty of the
desk is not diminished by its electronic
connections: its recharging and USB
points are located in a metallic black
box that supports the upper surface,
wrapped in an elegant leather or
saddle-leather cover. The wall version
can have an LED light fitted at the
back so the desk can be used when
the natural light starts to dim. The
Iren desk by Poltrona Frau comes
in a free-standing version, with the
desktop supported by a sawhorse base
in solid ash, or a wall-mounted version,
supported by brackets.
The work surface of the Iren desk
increases from 119 cm to 149 cm when
the sliding top is completely open.
The visible wooden parts are in ash in
either a Moka or Wenge stain.
In the world of Japanese calligraphy
there is an invisible but deliberate
continuity between points, lines
and characters called “iren” ( ).
This continuous motion ensures
that there is a perfect harmony
between the symbols even though
they appear divided.
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Poltrona Frau Indoor Living
Iren
Iren
Kensaku Oshiro
