The dining table has always been the heart of domestic life—a space dedicated to gathering and sharing. Within the Saddle collection, this function is expressed through a strong formal language that transforms the table into a sculptural centerpiece. Saddle 2 highlights the use of solid wood as a distinctive element of Porada’s craftsmanship. The base silhouette interprets organic forms in a continuous dialogue between solids and voids, achieving a balance between form and visual lightness. The table features a double base in solid Canaletta walnut, each originating from a central circular foot that branches upward in two directions, creating a balanced structure supporting a rectangular top available in glass, marble, wood, or Rock. The design also responds to customization needs: careful technical choices developed during design and prototyping allow for large-scale bespoke dimensions, expanding its application from residential settings to more complex contract environments.
Technical features
Emmanuel Gallina
He graduated from E.N.A.D in Limoges and I.A.V in Orléans, and further deepened his knowledge at Politecnico di Milano University, obtaining a diploma of Master in design & management. He currently works for his own studio, essentially working between Italy and France, opening new collaborations with highly contemporary international brands such as Porada. Elegance, clarity and simplicity are key elements in Emmanuel Gallina’s work. His creative ethos for authenticity and consistency is embodied in all his designs. In his opinion, attention to detail is a constant priority. Emmanuel Gallina is often invited to give lectures and organise workshops in France, Italy, China and Brazil. The key values that characterise his work are elegance, sobriety and simplicity.
To describe his work as a designer, Gallina likes to quote Constantin Brancusi: “Simplicity is complexity resolved”.
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