1. Concealed central drawer keeps keys, correspondence and everyday essentials organised without disrupting the console’s clean appearance
2. Gently curved solid ash structure creates a sturdy sculptural silhouette that brings softness and visual interest to hallways, living spaces and bedrooms
3. Versatile design works beautifully as an entrance console, living-room feature or sophisticated addition to a bedroom

Suspended between sculptural art and pure utility, the Blush Console pairs a slender solid ash frame with an opulent natural marble top. Conceived by designers Tollgard & Castellani, its sweeping silhouette gently curves to house a discreet, push-pull leather-lined drawer within its minimalist profile.

The Poetry of Weightless Framing

Conceived by the acclaimed studio Tollgard & Castellani, the Blush Console challenges traditional cabinetmaking through an exercise in structural lightness. A frame crafted entirely from prime solid ash curves inward to envelop its precious tabletop, creating an unbroken continuous boundary without sharp interruptions. Offered in tailored finishes including deep wengé, rich moka, or warm Canaletta-stained ash, its architectural silhouette tapers dramatically towards the floor, introducing quiet composure to tight vestibules, sprawling galleries, or formal reception spaces.

Material Alchemy: Stained Ash Meets Natural Stone

The triumph of the Blush lies in its deliberate pairing of tactile elements. Porada caps the open-grain wooden architecture with a choice of hand-selected Italian marbles—including deep Imperial Brown and veined Calacatta Gold—or a matching stained ash top. The cold, polished density of the natural stone balances against the rich tones of the timber frame, creating an heirloom object meant to anchor ambient lighting schemes, high-standing mirrors, and accompanying pieces like the Porada Ester Dining Chair or an ornate ceiling piece like the Porada Astra Chandelier.

Discreet Utility for Modern Sanctuaries

Behind the soft, rounded wooden apron lies a secret of pure utility: an integrated central drawer with an effortless push-pull opening mechanism. Rather than breaking the sleek profile with external brassware or pulls, the drawer front is carved seamlessly into the ash casing. Lined internally with supple cuoietto leather, this hidden compartment provides a tactile, silent haven for essential personal belongings, keeping tabletop surfaces free for fine art and curated objects.

Cabinetmaking from the Shores of Como

Hand-finished in Porada’s historic workshop in Cabiate, every Blush console is a showcase of traditional Italian woodturning fused with contemporary design software. The solid ash timber is meticulously seasoned over months to prevent warping, before master craftsmen apply bespoke stains—from dramatic wengé to nuanced moka and hand-sand the joints to produce seamless transitions. Matched with architectural upholstery such as the Olson & Baker Bespoke Seating Line, it provides a timeless focal point that transcends shifting interior movements.

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Designed in 2016