Jeño is conceived as the natural evolution of Jelly, reinterpreting its essence; while the original model draws inspiration from the art of glassmaking, Jeño shifts the focus to the purity of the material, enhancing the warmth and authenticity of wood. Entirely crafted in oak, from the central column to the top, Jeño stands out for its solid yet balanced presence, where harmonious proportions interact with the natural grain of the wood. The metal base introduces a refined material contrast, visually lightening the structure and giving the coffee table a strong, contemporary character. Designed to fit naturally into a variety of settings, Jeño discreetly complements living spaces: a versatile piece that, through the simplicity of its forms and the quality of its materials, expresses a timeless elegance.
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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