Image source: Poliform — Nara Bench
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Nara Bench
A solid-wood bench with an optional upholstered cushion.
1450 × 400 × 445 mm
2022
Italy
Official product information
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Overview
Poliform describes the Nara bench through its solid material presence and credits Jean-Marie Massaud with the 2022 design. The manufacturer positions it for entrance areas and bedrooms.
Construction
The technical section specifies a solid-wood structure and an optional cushion. Structure choices include wood and lacquer finishes; the optional cushion may be covered in fabric or leather.
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Specifications
The selected drawing prints 1450, 445 and 400 mm. The drawing does not label these values with axis names.
Story
The Nara name in bench form
The bench extends the Nara name into a seating piece while retaining the solid-wood construction stated on its own product page. Poliform offers the piece with or without the optional cushion.
Two published drawings
Official drawings document two versions. One prints 1450 mm on the front view, while the other prints 1700 mm in the same position.
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