The Greek goddess of beauty lends her name to Afrodite, the modern desk designed by Carlo Ballabio for Porada. The frame is entirely made of solid Canaletta walnut – available in natural, Moka or Wengé stained versions, as well as matt lacquered in all the colours of the collection – and is completed by a three-drawer module that can be positioned on the right or left side according to one’s needs. The availability of the top in many finishes and natural materials – wood, leather, marble and glass- makes the Afrodite desk suitable for any kind of location of different taste and style, from the most modern to the most classic. In the wooden and leather top version, is possible to add a fixed mirror element, which can be replaced with the free-standing version, suitable for all types of tops.
€1,600.00
Carlo Ballabio was born in Cantù, Italy in 1967. In 1990, he graduated with an Industrial Design degree from the European Institute of Design in Milan. Shortly after, he has collaborated with various major design studios: first with Paola Nava and then with Paola Navone as a senior designer.
C. Ballabio
For more than 70 years, Porada furniture has been one of the finest expressions of high-end Italian design, winning fans all over the world thanks to the quality of its craftsmanship and the striking elegance of its creations. Unlike other top brands in Italian interior design, Porada furniture continues to place a primary emphasis on wood. The company regularly collaborates with ground-breaking international designers and experiments with the most innovative materials, yet the noble expressiveness of wood remains a key element in a majority of its creations. The brand has garnered a reputation for superior quality and constructive excellence, leading to the opening of its prestigious London showroom. But the success of Porada furniture is also the fruit of its unique aesthetic appeal, which expertly mixes timeless elements with daring contemporary solutions.
