Ren round mirror by Poltrona Frau with Saddle Extra Talpa leather frame and Canaletto walnut back, Neri&Hu design, Italian artisanal luxury

Ren | Round mirror

Neri&Hu

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€ 1.400

Designed to enhance the home with a discreet and comfortable touch, the mirrors are available in different sizes and feature a brass frame covered in leather or hide, with a back in birch plywood veneered in walnut.

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Ren | Round mirror

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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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Mr. Neri received his Master of Architecture at Harvard University and his Bachelor of Architecture at UC Berkeley. Ms. Hu received her Master of Architecture and Urban Planning at Princeton University and her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at UC Berkeley. Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu are the Founding Partners of Neri&Hu Design and Research Office, an inter-disciplinary international architectural design practice based in Shanghai, China, with an additional office in London, UK. Neri&Hu works internationally providing architecture, interior, master planning, graphic, and product design services. 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. Neri&Hu are named Maison & Objet Asia Designers of The Year 2015 and Wallpaper* Designer of The Year 2014. In 2013, they were inducted into the U.S. Interior Design Hall of Fame. Their practice was the 2011 INSIDE Festival Overall Winner, won AR Awards for Emerging Architecture in 2010 by Architectural Review and one of the Design Vanguards in 2009 by Architectural Record. Other than architectural professionals, Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu have been actively involved in teaching and research. They have been invited to speak, exhibit and judge for many prestigious events and programs all over the world. Lyndon Neri and Rossana are also founders of Design Republic, a retail concept store based in Shanghai that offers a unique collection of products created by the world's best design talents, Besides award-winning architecture and interiors, Neri&Hu have designed products for brands including including Classicon, Fritz Hansen, Gandia Blasco, JIA, LEMA, MOOOI, Nanimarquina, Parachilna, Poltrona Frau S.p.A., Porro, Stellar Works, Wallpaper* Handmade, Meritalia, BD Barcelona Design, neri&hu, among many others. In 2015, Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu were appointed Creative Directors of Stellar Works.

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01 ren round mirror 5608426
02 ren round mirror 5608428
03 ren oval mirror 5608425
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The Ren round mirror by Poltrona Frau, designed by Neri&Hu, is a furnishing accessory that interprets the theme of the mirror in an essential and refined way, transforming it into an element capable of enhancing not only everyday functionality but also the overall perception of a space. Its brass frame, upholstered in leather or saddle leather, together with the veneered wood back, creates an object in which materiality, visual lightness and precision of detail come together in a beautifully balanced composition. It is an ideal solution for those looking for a mirror that is not merely useful, but also capable of giving character to the wall on which it is placed.

 

The Ren round mirror is particularly suited to people who want to make the entrance to their home more welcoming and refined. In a transitional area, a round mirror of this kind can perform several functions at once: providing a final check before leaving, reflecting natural or artificial light, visually enlarging the space and adding a restrained decorative presence. It is particularly well suited to minimalist yet sophisticated entrances, where a few carefully selected elements must immediately define the character of the environment.

 

In a living room or living area, the Ren round mirror is ideal for those looking for an accessory capable of lightening the wall and adding depth to the room without introducing an overly imposing statement. Its circular shape softens the more rigid geometries of the furnishings, while the noble materials allow it to interact beautifully with dark woods, leather, warm metals, tactile fabrics and neutral palettes. In this context, it can be placed above a console, beside a bookcase, near a conversation area or as part of a more elaborate wall composition.

 

This mirror is also particularly well suited to people living in compact spaces who want to enhance the sense of openness and brightness without weighing down the interior. In corridors, hallways, bedrooms or transitional areas, the reflective surface helps create greater visual depth, while the clean design avoids an overly decorative effect. In these settings, the Ren round mirror becomes an intelligent way to improve the perceived quality of a space through a single gesture that is discreet yet highly effective.

 

The Ren round mirror is perfect for those who want to choose a more compact or more dramatic presence depending on the room. The smaller format can work beautifully in intimate entrances, elegant bathrooms or bedrooms, while the larger version can become a true focal point in a living room or representative area. This variety greatly expands its possible applications, making it suitable for both residential and professional projects.

 

From a stylistic perspective, the Ren round mirror is ideal for those who appreciate minimalist interiors that are never cold, where formal simplicity is supported by exceptional material quality. The leather or saddle-leather upholstery of the frame introduces a tactile and sophisticated note that distinguishes this mirror from many more neutral or standardized alternatives. The result is an accessory perfectly suited to interiors that highlight tobacco, saddle, sand, warm grey, walnut or natural ash tones, as well as more contemporary spaces where the contrast between matt surfaces and reflections is an integral part of the design.

 

The Ren round mirror can be a particularly compelling choice for those who want to give character to a pared-back wall without resorting to more complex decorative elements. In many interiors, a well-proportioned wall needs only one high-quality piece to achieve balance. In this sense, the mirror is not merely functional, but acts as a visual anchor, helping define the layout of the room and creating a more harmonious relationship between the different furnishings.

 

In a bathroom or private vanity area, the Ren round mirror is ideal for those looking for a warmer and more refined element than a traditional technical mirror. Its soft shape and premium materials can help make the space more intimate, welcoming and less impersonal. Likewise, in a bedroom or suite, it can complete a dressing area, console or wall dedicated to personal care with a sophisticated and coherent design language.

 

In hospitality and professional settings, this mirror finds a natural place in boutique hotels, suites, lounges, executive offices, waiting rooms and carefully designed reception areas. Here, it meets the needs of those who want to convey quality, hospitality and attention to detail through understated yet distinctive furnishings. A mirror of this kind reflects light, expands the perception of the space and, at the same time, communicates a precise design sensibility, helping create a more elegant and memorable atmosphere.

 

The Ren round mirror is therefore an ideal choice for those looking for a wall accessory capable of doing much more than simply reflecting. It is designed for people who want light, depth, visual balance and material richness in a single element, with the discretion typical of well-designed objects. It is precisely in this synthesis of everyday function and aesthetic quality that the true value of a mirror capable of becoming an authentic part of a space’s identity can be found.