Both essential and sophisticated design characterize Saffo, the modern writing desk designed by Carlo Ballabio. The supporting structure, entirely made of solid Canaletta walnut – available in natural, Moka or Wengé stained finish, as well as in the matt lacquered version in the colours of the collection – is distinguished by the same linear shapes that characterize the elements of the Ziggy line, to which they perfectly match.
This desk reflects the harmonious combination of functionality and aesthetics thanks to the presence of storage compartments and totally hidden cable management, as well as a convenient central drawer. Available with a leather-covered top, or entirely in wood with the addition of a leather desk pad, the Saffo desk is extremely versatile and perfectly furnishes settings of different styles.
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Carlo Ballabio
Since 2011 he has been in charge of product development director and designer at Porada. He was born in Cantù (Como) in 1967, in his twenties he studied at IPSIA G. Meroni of Lissone, near Milan, as a technician for the furniture and design industry.
In 1990 he obtained a master’s degree in Industrial Design at Instituto Europeo di Design in Milan. After graduation, Ballabio worked for the Paolo Nava design practice and then for Paola Navone as senior designer. During his career he designed many products, some of which can be found exhibited at the Triennale in Milano. For Porada he designed many of the most popular products, including the highly successful Ziggy collection. What makes its design unique is the steadily search for the perfect combination of aesthetics and functionality.
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