Last month, dedece again had the privilege of welcoming Anna Lenti from “Paola Lenti” to dedece Sydney.
Anna last visited dedece in March, 2012 to help us launch the memorable Paola Lenti collection aboard the “The Island” on Sydney Harbour – the perfect location to showcase Paola Lenti’s Aqua Collection’s gorgeous textured outdoor floorcoverings, ottomans, lounges and armchairs in a host of divine colours
This time around, she was here to help us launch the stunning 2014 / 2015 Paola Lenti collections in Dedece’s beautiful Liverpool street, Darlinghurst atrium showroom space
Dedece, for many years now exclusive distributor of Paola Lenti products in Australia, dedicates the entire display area in Liverpool Street to Paola Lenti’s outdoor “Aqua Collection.”
The setting plays with the contrasts between orange, yellow and lime-green hues and with those between white and all shades of blues, and thus creates colourful and welcoming spaces in the big iron-gray box, which is actually the showroom.
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Dedece organised a number of small, intimate gatherings of leading architects, designers and media together with some discerning Paola Lenti clients, to meet Anna in the casual and relaxing environment of dedece’s Atrium showroom space.
Food was once again prepared by Marta from Pica-Pica Catering
Guests were intrigued to learn more about Paola Lenti’s philosphies re ancient handcrafting skills combined with modern materials technology, as well as testing out some truly exquisite pieces from the latest Paola Lenti indoor/outdoor collections
Paola Lenti products are truly unique in appearance and functionalities. With every collection, Paola Lenti suggests a style, a way of being and interpreting the relationship between people’s everyday lives and their surroundings.
Paola Lenti offers spaces defined by elegant simplicity and balance, where each object is the result of careful research into materials, forms and colours.
From natural tones to turquoise mélanges, colours are added to create the relaxed and refined atmosphere ideal for thinking, entertaining and talking
Since 1994 Paola Lenti has followed a coherent and dynamic entrepreneurial strategy based on research and experimentation which has led the Company to establish itself as an international reference in the world of design.
Turning the pages of a Paola Lenti catalogue is like discovering balanced and essential new design landscapes where opposites become complementary: past and present, interior and exterior, tradition and technology.
In this approach one can find a serene coexistence of seemingly diverse influences: where metal and wood structures are designed to be durable; where modern and comfortable interiors seating live side by side with the newest solutions for exteriors; where elegant hand-crocheted floral rugs are created with high-tech yarns.
Each design attributes its originality to the selection and creation of the material and to the simplicity of its forms.
The pieces are created to be timeless in terms of quality, functionality, colour and aesthetics.
Emphasizing the inherent quality and innate potential of each material, the Company creates, compares and mixes colours and shapes.
This intrinsic synthesis leads to a naturally evolving design that combines architectural structures, seating and rugs, all in a coherent style in which nothing is accidental, but all seems to be natural.
Paola Lenti pieces offer a design where colours and dimensions are studied to create harmony without excess; a style which is able to convey an empathy between nature and product.
Paola Lenti is a company which approaches each design as an interpretation of materials and textiles.
Through experimentation, technical knowledge merges with curiosity to create fibres and yarns that allow the company to go beyond traditional barriers between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Through this research the company has developed signature material that are the key to the creation of the contemporary yet timeless forms that are characteristic of Paola Lenti’s singular style.
The company has also become a reference point in its working of these modern fibres in ways that honor and incorporate traditional handcrafted techniques such as weaving, embroidery and sewing.
Emphasizing the inherent quality and innate potential of each material, Paola Lenti creates and contrasts colours and shapes.
This intrinsic synthesis leads to a naturally evolving design that combines rugs, seating and architectural structures, all in a coherent style.
Paola Lenti pieces offer a design where colours and dimensions are studied to create harmony without excess; a style which is able to convey an empathy between nature and product.
The Company project is based on the study of yarns, their quality and performance, on material experimentation and the valorization of the characteristics that make them unique, on an innate attention to colours.
The rugs and seating collections, both for interior and exterior environments, stand out for the materials and upholstery fabrics, conceived by Paola Lenti and produced exclusively for the Company.
Each fabric originates from the best natural or synthetic yarns, to guarantee functionality and aesthetics.
Rope and Aquatech yarns, the result of the Company’s continuous research and experimentation, allow for the creation of a range of solutions for the exteriors which are enduring and resistant to the atmospheric agents, sun rays, sea and swimming pool water.
The fabrics for interior environments, such as felts of unique quality and performance or wools and cottons proposed in coordinated colours, offer infinite chromatic combinations.
The woods and the stones used for the structures and the tops suited for outdoor use are the result of an attentive selection which is coherent with the Company’s product philosophy.
The metals, selected for their high performances, are treated to further improve their endurance.
Paola Lenti proposes an outdoor project, where architectural elements are blended with seating, seating, fabrics and complements into a harmonious completeness that conveys balance and tranquiliity.
It creates small intimate worlds, which become part of the surrounding nature.
The balancing of dimensions, forms and colours, whether originating from precise rules or from the pure instinct, follows a design concept that never tires, for it is based on a sense of proportion.
Simple forms, coherent materials and colours, offer full freedom of expression and allow for the unconditional combination of different elements and thus the creation of unique, personal spaces.
New and historical products together induce a sense of integrity and coexist in an environment ruled by the equilibrium between its components, where no contrasts but pleasant harmonies are perceived.
The Company approaches each design as an interpretation of materials and textiles.
The designers who collaborate with Paola Lenti share this vision giving life to quality, coherent products.
Through experimentation, technical knowledge merges with curiosity to create fibres and yarns that allow the Company to go beyond traditional barriers between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Through this research Paola Lenti has developed signature materials that are the key to the creation of the contemporary yet timeless forms.
With such approach, the Company has changed the nature of rugs, allowing for such delicate and precious items to go outdoors; the same curiosity and knowledge are turned to natural fibres: through a balanced mix of instinct, creativity and rationality, Paola Lenti has transformed existing materials to offer better quality and higher performances.
Materials and forms are both the result of the Company’s philosophy, which aims to offer essential, contemporary, timeless products.
Social responsibility is since ever one of Paola Lenti most important values. The Company activity is based on a company strategy aimed to combine business results and benefits for the collectivity.
More and more motivated to preserve the value of the environmental, historical and artistic patrimony of the territory where it is based, Paola Lenti has adopted guidelines to help forward the dismissal of recyclable materials and the use of eco-friendly ones, such as woods originating from sustainably managed forests and non-toxic finishing treatments based on natural products.
The same synthetic yarns used for the outdoor fabrics guarantee the product to be enduring and long lasting.
Conscious of the social role that each company should play, Paola Lenti is also committed to promote ethical and responsible labor management practices, building business relationships with entities which respect labor rights.
Product Information re the Paola Lenti product’s presented at the 2015 Showroom launch
Light elements, left and right, conceived to divide spaces, that can be combined together using a central element.
Structure in aluminium provided with base-plates for placing on the ground without anchoring or with plates for the fixing on hard surfaces; the structure can be directly fixed on soft ground by means of pickets. Fixed structural covering in Thuia fabric.
Modular seating system consisting in elements with armrest, central and corner elements, chaise longue and pouf. Structure made of cataphoresis treated and varnished steel, plastic feet. Padding in stress resistant expanded polyurethane and polyester fiber. Foam covering in water repellent polyester.The elements in the compositions are joined together with a steel coupling system. Removable upholstery cover in the fabrics Luz, Rope T, Light or Brio. The use of loose cushions and a Winter Set protection cover is recommended.
Armchair with structure made of stainless steel with a satin finished base. Plastic spacers. The fixed upholstery cover is hand woven with Rope cord. A specific set of four cushions is necessary to complete the armchair; removable upholstery cover available in the fabrics Luz, Rope T or Brio. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended. The Nido series also includes a pouf featuring the same type of cover.
Large seating pieces which can be completed by free single backrests. Steel structure provided with elastic belts and plastic spacers. Padding in differentiated, stress resistant expanded polyurethane. Padding of the seating area made of polystyrene spheres, polyester and polyurethane fiber. The backrests can be positioned on the seating platforms as desired; this way each element can be a different appearance each time. Padding of backrests made of polyester fibre and expanded polyurethane; base provided with ballast. Fixed cover in polyester fibre and poyamide; removable upholstery cover available in a selection of fabrics in the collection.
Tables with round top. Structure made of varnished aluminium in avorio or grafite colour. Top in lightened concrete in avorio or grafite colour or in Accoya ® wood; it rotates on itself and is adjustable through use of a stainless steel worm gear. The cm. 90 high table has a fixed top. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended. The series Giro also includes side tables.
Bistrò round table. Structure made of cataphoresis treated and varnished steel in avorio or grafite colour, plastic spacers. Top in Accoya ® wood. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended. The series Heron also includes side tables with different dimensions and heights.
Side tables with structure made of cataphoresis treated, varnished steel in avorio or grafite colour, plastic spacers. Top in Sassafras wood, white stone or black marble. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended. The series Sunset also includes dining tables.
Pouf with hand woven upholstery cover. Structure made of water repellent, stress resistant expanded polyurethane; multilayer wood support, base in plastic materials. Fixed cover woven with Rope cord. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended.
Series of suspension lamps. External cover made by sewing a one or two-colours Rope cord in a spiral-like pattern. An additional internal shade, made of a semitransparent polyester cord, enhance the lamp brightness. Led lighting body. The Taiki lamps can be used both in interior and in exterior environments.
Closable parasol available in two versions, with flat or dome-shaped sunshade. Strutcure in varnished aluminium; supporting rods made of fiberglas varnished in the colour of the structure. Bistrò can stand free, but we recommend, whether it is possible, to anchor it to the ground; in both cases it is necessary to use the supplied moulded cast and varnished iron ballast. The sunshade is available in Madras or Tamil fabric; it can be bent thanks to an aluminium hinge.
Bistrò won the GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2015 in the Lifestyle category and the INTERIOR INNOVATION AWARD 2015 from German Design Council in cooperation with Imm Cologne.
Series of floor and table lanterns. Removable cover made by sewing a one or two-colours Rope cord in a spiral-like pattern. The lighting body features a dimmable led lamp supplied by a battery designed for six hours of autonomy at maximun light output. It can be charged using the supplied battery charger included or with any other device with male USB connector. Agadir lanterns can be used in exterior environments.
Armchair with structure made of stainless steel with cover made of Rope cord or Aquatech cord, sewn with a spiral-like pattern. The Afra armchair is also available with cover hand woven with Aquatech cords and yarns; this upholstery weave is available in abaca, sottobosco, basalto, deserto or wengé colour. The armchair structure is covered with a polyester and has plastic spacers. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended. The series Afra also includes a large seat element and poufs.
Series of side tables available in different dimensions. Structure made of matt varnished aluminium available in avorio, grafite, fucsia, arancio, verde mela or acquamarina colours. Plastic spacers. The top is completed by a little central handle made of Rope cord matching the structure colour. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended.
Sun bed with backrest adjustable in one position. Structure made of varnished stainless steel, plastic spacers. Padding in stress resistant expanded polyurethane, foam covering in waterproof polyester. Removable cover available in the fabrics Luz, Rope T, Light or Brio. A loose cushion is necessary for enhanced comfort. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended.
Armchair with base, armrests and backrest made of aluminium. Seat provided with elastic belts, plastic spacers. Removable seat cushion made of stress resistant expanded polyurethane for the interiors, treated to be water repellent for the exteriors. Platform fixed cover available in the fabrics Rope M, Aquatech or Brio; backrest and armrests removable cover available in the fabrics Rope T, Aquatech or Brio; removable seat cushion upholstery cover available in the fabrics Luz, Rope T or Brio. A loose cushion is necessary for enhanced comfort. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended. The series Cove also includes modular platforms, pouf, sun bed and side tables.
Easy chair, sofa and chaise longue padded with polystyrene spheres encased in polyester fabric. Removable upholstery cover available in the fabrics Light, Rope M, Aquatech, Brio or Aero. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended. The series Float also includes a platform and poufs in different dimensions.
Series consisting in platform and poufs in different forms and dimensions. Padding made of polystyrene spheres encased in a polyester covering. Removable cover made of Aquatech braids, which are fringed on the upper border, and Aquatech fabric. The pouf B28A can be also produced combining shaped Aquatech braids and Aquatech fabric. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended.
Bookshelves with structure made of cataphoresis treated and varnished steel in avorio or grafite colour, plastic spacers. Shelves in lightened concrete in avorio or grafite colour, matching the structure, or in Accoya ® wood. The series Plano also includes a side table and dining tables available in two heights.
Series of suspension lamps. External cover made by sewing a one or two-colours Rope cord in a spiral-like pattern. An additional internal shade, made of a semitransparent polyester cord, enhance the lamp brightness. Led lighting body. The Taiki lamps can be used both in interior and in exterior environments.
Bistrò round table. Structure made of cataphoresis treated and varnished steel in avorio or grafite colour, plastic spacers. Top in Accoya ® wood. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended. The series Heron also includes side tables with different dimensions and heights.
Tables with round top. Structure made of varnished aluminium in avorio or grafite colour. Top in lightened concrete in avorio or grafite colour or in Accoya ® wood; it rotates on itself and is adjustable through use of a stainless steel worm gear. The cm. 90 high table has a fixed top. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended. The series Giro also includes side tables.
Compact armchair and armchair. Structure made of stainless steel, satin finished base. Seat provided with elastic belts, plastic spacers. The structure upholstery is hand woven with Light Righe fabric, Rope Corda 10 or Aquatech Corda 10. The compact armchair has a fixed seat in water repellent expanded polyurethane and polyester; fixed upholstery cover in the fabrics Luz, Rope T, Aquatech or Brio. The armchair has a removable seat cushion in stress resistant expanded polyurethane for the interiors, treated to be water repellent for the exteriors; removable upholstery cover available in the fabrics Luz, Rope T or Brio. Loose cushions are necessary for enhanced comfort; quantity and dimensions depend on the selected product. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended. The Ami series also includes chairs and sofas in different dimensions and typologies.
Armchair with structure made of cataphoresis treated, varnished steel available in avorio, basalto, mora, ruggine, sottobosco, foresta or oliva colour. Seat provided with elastic belts, plastic spacers. Fixed cover in Thuia fabric in colours matching the structure. Fixed seat cushion in stress resistant expanded polyurethane for the interiors, treated to be water repellent for the exteriors; fixed upholstery cover available in the fabrics Luz, Rope T or Brio. A back cushion is necessary for enhanced comfort. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended. The series Teatime also includes sofas in different dimensions.
This series consists of modular elements. Structure made of varnished stainless steel in avorio or grafite colour, plastic spacers. Fixed weight bearing upholstery in Seyal fabric in deserto or basalto colour matching the structure. Removable seat and back cushions in stress resistant expanded polyurethane for the interiors, treated to be water repellent for the exteriors; removable upholstery cover available in the fabrics Luz, Rope T or Brio. Loose cushions are necessary for enhanced comfort; quantity and dimensions depend on the selected product. The series Canvas also includes a side-table with top in Accoya® wood, connecting the seating elements in the compositions. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended.
This series consists of sofas and modular elements. Structure made of stainless steel, seat provided with elastic belts. Base made of Sassafras wood, plastic spacers. Stainless steel coupling system. Backrest fixed cover in Thuia fabric or hand woven with Rope cord or Aquatech cord. Removable seat cushion in stress resistant expanded polyurethane for the interiors, treated to be water repellent for the exteriors; removable upholstery cover available in the fabrics Luz, Rope T or Brio. Back and loose cushions are necessary for enhanced comfort; quantity and dimensions depend on the selected product. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended. The Sabi series also includes armchairs and a sun bed with adjustable backrest.
Series of pouf padded with polystyrene spheres encased in a polyester covering. Removable upholstery cover made with Rope cord, sewn with a spiral-like pattern. The use of a Winter Set protection cover is recommended. The series Otto also includes an armchair and a large seating element featuring the same type of cover.
Rectangular and round planter cover available in different dimensions. Structure made of varnished stainless steel.
About Paola Lenti
Established in 1994, Paola Lenti is renowned for its research and experimentation in the textile field.
Natural and technological materials are transformed into unique, durable yarns and textiles.
Their range of indoor and outdoor, furniture and rugs utilise these high tech materials, in both neutral and eye-popping colours.
Rope and Aquatech yarns, the result of the Company’s continuous research and experimentation, are used in their outdoor range.
These yarns are enduring and resistant to the atmospheric agents, UV rays, salt and chlorine, which makes them well suited to the harsh Australian outdoor environment.
Paola Lenti offers an almost infinite chromatic range of colours.
Yarns and fabrics are always dyed exclusively for the company in colours created by Paola Lenti.
Production techniques in their factory in Italy include age-old traditional methods, handicraft as well as innovative technological methods, especially conceived to guarantee that each single product has unique aesthetics and functional qualities such as endurance, resistance and non-deformability.
By unique experimentation and technical knowledge Paola Lenti produces products that go beyond traditional barriers between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Paola Lenti Awards Index
2014 – Ivy, design Claesson Koivisto Rune, has been selected for the ADI Design Index 2014.
2014 – Bistrò, design CRS Paola Lenti, has been awarded the GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2015 in the Lifestyle category.
2014 – Frame on, design Francesco Rota, has been awarded the MIAW, the Muuuz International Design Awards as one of the most innovative products of the year 2013.
2014 – Smile, design Francesco Rota, has been awarded the MIAW, the Muuuz International Design Awards as one of the most innovative products of the year 2013.
2014 – Pavilion, design m-ar by Renato J. Morganti, has been awarded the MIAW, the Muuuz International Design Awards as one of the most innovative products of the year 2013.
2014 – Daydream, design Francesco Rota, received the Special Mention of the German Design Award 2014.
2013 – Pavilion, design m-ar by Renato J. Morganti, won the Good Design Award in the category Structures for Exterior Environment.
2013 – Ivy, design Claesson Koivisto Rune, won the Good Design Award in the category Interior Furniture.
2011 – Haven, design Claesson Koivisto Rune, received the Mention of Honour of Compasso d’Oro 2011 award.
2011 – Loom, design Axel Russmeyer, was selected for the Compasso d’Oro 2011 award.
2010 – Haven, design Claesson Koivisto Rune, won the Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
2009 – Haven, design Claesson Koivisto Rune, won the Good Design Award in the United States.
2007 – Crochet, design Patricia Urquiola and Eliana Gerotto, won the EDIDA Design of the Year award.
2007 – Aladdin, design Claesson Koivisto Rune, won EDIDA award of Elle Decoration Sweden.
2005 – Rope, signature fabric of Paola Lenti, won the Wallpaper Award as best fabric of the year.
2004 – Island, design Francesco Rota, received the Mention of Honour of Compasso d’Oro 2004 award.
2001 – Linea, design Francesco Rota, received the Mention of Honour of Compasso d’Oro 2001 award.
