Ren table by Poltrona Frau, with elegant structure and fine materials.

Ren | Side table

Neri&Hu

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€ 2.750

The Ren side table features a tray tabletop with a base in birch plywood veneered in Canaletto walnut, and a curved brass frame covered in leather or hide. The supporting structure is in solid wood, available in various finishes. The bottom is lined with a leather or hide mat.

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Ren | Side table

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Concept and Design

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.

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Founded in 2004 by partners Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu, Neri&Hu Design and Research Office is an inter-disciplinary architectural design practice based in Shanghai. The practice’s burgeoning global portfolio includes commissions ranging from master planning and architecture, to interior design, installation, furniture, product, branding and graphic works. Currently working on projects in many countries, Neri&Hu is composed of multi-cultural staff who speak over 30 different languages. The diversity of the team reinforces a core vision for the practice: to respond to a global worldview incorporating overlapping design disciplines for a new paradigm in architecture.

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The Ren side table by Poltrona Frau, designed by Neri&Hu, is a furnishing accessory conceived to discreetly accompany everyday moments, offering an elegant and lightweight surface that can fit naturally into many areas of the home. Its essential form, combined with materials such as Canaletto walnut, leather and brass, allows it to fulfil a highly practical function without compromising aesthetic quality. More than a simple occasional table, it is a supportive piece that helps create an orderly, refined and coherent approach to the living space.

 

The Ren side table is particularly suited to people who want to have a convenient surface nearby for small everyday objects, without introducing a visually heavy element. Next to a sofa or armchair, it can hold a book, cup, glass, remote control, tablet or decorative object, naturally accompanying the simplest daily gestures. In this sense, it is an ideal solution for those who want to improve the functionality of the living area without overcrowding it with furniture that is too large or intrusive.

 

In a reading corner, the Ren side table is particularly well suited to people looking for a small but carefully designed furnishing piece capable of completing an important seating area with lightness and precision. Positioned beside a lounge chair, chaise longue or daybed, it can become the ideal support for everything needed during a moment of pause: a lamp, an open book, a notebook or a drink. It is precisely this connection with the everyday rituals of slower living that makes it particularly appealing in personalised approaches to domestic comfort.

 

The Ren side table is also very suitable for people living in compact spaces or wishing to add functionality to specific areas of the home without taking up too much room. This characteristic makes it useful not only in large living rooms, but also in bedrooms, entrances, home offices or transitional areas where an elegant and well-proportioned surface is needed.

 

From a stylistic perspective, the Ren side table is particularly suited to people who appreciate minimalist yet tactile interiors, where the simplicity of the lines is balanced by the richness of the materials. The tray-like top, wooden structure and curved brass frame upholstered in leather create a highly refined balance between visual lightness and tactile presence. For this reason, it fits naturally into interiors featuring warm tones, neutral palettes, dark woods, natural leather, satin-finished metals and soft textiles, contributing to an understated yet sophisticated atmosphere.

 

The Ren side table can also be a highly successful choice for people looking for a versatile accessory that can be used in different rooms of the home. In the living room, it accompanies conversation and relaxation; in the bedroom, it can sit beside an armchair or provide additional surface space; in the entrance, it can hold small personal belongings; in a home office, it can support reference materials or decorative details. This flexibility is consistent with the approach of the entire Ren collection, conceived for different environments and for a vision of furniture that adapts elegantly to real life.

 

For those who imagine a home in which every object should have a precise purpose while also possessing a recognisable visual quality, the Ren side table responds perfectly to the needs of understated, everyday luxury. It is a furnishing piece that does not seek absolute protagonism, but instead makes the use of the space more comfortable and effective. It is therefore ideal for those who appreciate details that reveal themselves through use: the quality of the material beneath the hand, the convenience of having a surface within reach, the right dimensions to avoid getting in the way, and a presence that is sufficient to give character without dominating.

 

In contract or hospitality environments, the Ren side table can find a very natural place in lounges, suites, executive offices, waiting areas or private conversation spaces. Here, it is suited to people who want to provide a carefully considered user experience even through the smallest furnishings, offering practical surfaces for personal belongings, reading materials or drinks without compromising the overall quality of the setting. In these types of spaces, its compact scale and sophisticated material character become clear advantages.

 

The Ren side table is therefore a solution designed for those who want a supportive furnishing piece that is genuinely useful every day, while also remaining coherent with an interior design project attentive to detail. It is particularly suited to people looking for an elegant, compact and versatile surface capable of accompanying relaxation, reading, conversation or simply the organisation of everyday objects. It is in this carefully considered simplicity that the full value of a furnishing accessory combining function, proportion and material quality can be found.