Author: elisa

On Thursday afternoon, architects, selected journalists and designers came together again at Palais Harrach for a very special occasion.

The reason for the gathering was the first anniversary of the Paola Lenti Wien flagship store, opened by the Italian Company together with Kramer und Kramer in the historic Palais Harrach in the heart of the City. Furthermore, the new outdoor collection by Paola Lenti, which was presented at the Milan Design Week, is now on display at Paola Lenti Vienna for the Austrian market.

The result of a patient and painstaking research work, reflected in the patterns of imaginary flowers and leaves; outdoor knit fabrics and soft, inviting technical fabrics can now be seen.

The connection between the new products in the collection is underlined this year by new and bold colour combinations.
The latest development in outdoor fabrics is the variety of surfaces, certified recyclability and the feel and touch of a classic indoor fabric.
A particular highlight of the Milano Design Week was the presentation of the new KYO outdoor sofa. The combination of the finest wood, high-quality fabrics and timeless elegance allows you to immerse yourself in the world of Paola Lenti.

At the base is a deep-rooted feeling of respect for nature, which itself becomes a source of inspiration.
Paola Lenti looks further afield to discover what lies beyond the visible and brings forth a love of detail.

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On Friday afternoon, architects, designers, and selected journalists gathered at Palais Harrach for a very special occasion: Designer Francesco Rota, along with Anna Lenti and Bernhard Kramer, presented in Vienna the anniversary edition of the iconic, award-winning products Linea and Wave.

In addition to these significant milestones in their 25-year collaboration, other iconic collections such as “Ami,” “Float,” “Move,” and “Harbour” are part of the remarkable body of work that Francesco Rota has created for Paola Lenti. A noteworthy topic of discussion during the engaging conversation was the daring venture into the outdoor world 20 years ago, a journey embarked upon with Francesco Rota. They also talked about material research and personal highlights from the company’s shared history. Rota’s design influence can be seen in nearly 100 projects over the past 25 years, with most of them being realized, making him a key contributor to Paola Lenti’s successful collections.

Naturally, the conversation revolved around their collaboration, which has been nurtured by a long-lasting friendship. “My longest relationship with a woman,” Rota jokingly remarked. Anna Lenti mentioned the delightful back-and-forth in product development and shared the beginnings of their research on textiles and fabrics, which led to the distinctive color palette of Paola Lenti’s products.
A brief retrospective: Paola Lenti and Francesco Rota met in the late 1990s through mutual friends. The company was still small at that time, but it already had a strong inclination to experiment with materials. They were particularly focused on researching yarns and fabrics to create new weaves, shapes, and color combinations. Paola Lenti wished to give dimension to felt, a dense and solid material still used today for their carpets. In Francesco Rota, she found the ideal intellectual partner who not only contributed with his ability to shape the material but also shared a common vision characterized by openness, curiosity, and humility.

We hope there will be many more opportunities to celebrate iconic design.
Thanks to everyone who celebrated with us!
And don’t miss the two exclusive chaise lounges “Linea” and “Wave” at the Paola Lenti Store in Vienna!

Paola Lenti Wien, Kramer and Kramer

ph. © Erick Knight