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Designer
René Barba
American René Barba was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1965. He studied at Miami Dade Community College from 1986 to 1988, then graduated in design from the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs de Paris, between 1991 and 1994.
Biography
Background
American René Barba was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1965. He studied at Miami Dade Community College from 1986 to 1988, then graduated in design from the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs de Paris, between 1991 and 1994.
Signature Style
For many years his aim has been pure, clean lines that bring minimalism and comfort together.
Notable Works
His notable designs include the Mille feuilles mattress for Pirelli Bedding in Italy and the Penta multi-faceted chair for Umbra in Canada. For Cristal de Sèvres in France he drew the Carat crystal vases in three sizes, and for Markhbein Kibic in France a collection of coloured glass stem holders, glasses and wine carafes. He also designed a collection for Soca in France comprising an armchair, settee, chair and table, and the Spin armchair, in PVC and fabric, for BBBemmebonacina in Italy.
Legacy
At Ligne Roset his creations include the Linden occasional table and the Paper lamp suspended ceiling light.
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