Founded in 1994, Paola Lenti is renowned worldwide for the innovative twist it has given to design products and for its unmistakable interpretation of colour. In almost thirty years of activity, the company has created a collection of exclusive fabrics and technical materials, eco-friendly and available in hundreds of hues.
Among the new outdoor and indoor collections and architectural accessories, Paola Lenti presents Anemone, Helico, Primula, and Stelo, designed by Nicolò Morales, a leading figure in the ceramic art sector, with creations that sit between art and craftsmanship, maintaining the essence of tradition alongside a taste for the contemporary. 
Primula - ph. © Maurizio Natta - courtesy Paola Lenti srl
Nicolò Morales’ creations for Paola Lenti are handcrafted products that originate from a personal interpretation of the age-old tradition of Caltagirone ceramics and an original experimentation with colours.
Red or classic clay, or clay mixed with alumina and quartz, takes on the supple and organic forms of beautiful marine creatures and plant organisms, thanks to blends with varying proportions and the typical process used for brick extrusion.
Primula - ph. © Maurizio Natta - courtesy Paola Lenti srl
The affinity with Paola Lenti is based on an inborn sensitivity to colour and curiosity that drives continuous exploration of new paths. Identifying and reviving ancient crafting techniques represents an ethical choice for Paola Lenti, the only one that allows for keeping alive and spreading the culture of Made in Italy worldwide.
In Anemone, Helico, Primula, and Stelo, the colour is spread by hand and left deliberately liquid. This approach keeps the colours bright, never fully covering the material. Instead, the material shines through, making each piece shimmering and alive.
Anemone©Paola Lenti srl - ph. by Sergio Chimenti_01
“I like to think of myself as an alchemist and in fact I am one, because behind what I make there is no thinking, rather an alchemy of elements that put next to the other produce a reaction” tell Nicolò Morales. “More than colours, I would define them as behaviours.”
These unique and non-replicable objects always unveil new details based on the perspective from which they are observed, their position, and the light illuminating them at that precise moment. When produced in reduced dimensions, they serve as small sculptural components that can be joined or superimposed to create imaginative worlds according to one’s inspiration.
“I emulate nature very much. I’m a passionate professional diver. When you are underwater, you cannot avoid turning your eyes upwards; vice versa, on the mainland, you feel attracted by the depth of the abyss. Among my finishes, there are marine shades that recall the blue of the galaxy.” stated Morales. 
Primula - ph. © Maurizio Natta - courtesy Paola Lenti srl
In Nicolò Morales’ works, the decoration is intrinsic. While drawing inspiration from classical canons, he projects himself into the world of interior design with an original and contemporary language.
All the products are designed for outdoor use but can also be used indoors, thanks to the quality of materials, their versatility, and the colours that coordinate with Paola Lenti’s exclusive indoor palette.
Stelo
Decorative structure consisting of majolica elements assembled on a steel support, provided with adjustable extremities for fixing to the floor and ceiling. The elements of Stelo are aligned differently each time according to a different chromatic sequen- ce; a seal in transparent plastic material, placed between each element, prevents breakage. 
Stelo_Pli©Paola Lenti srl ph. by Sergio Chimenti
Stelo_Baleari©Paola Lenti srl - ph. by Sergio Chimenti
Anemone
Majolica side table, crafted and decorated by hand with Nicolò Morales’ exclusive colours. Irregularity and uniqueness are sought-after and distinctive qualities of this product.
Anemone - ph. © Maurizio Natta - courtesy Paola Lenti srl
Helico and Primula
Side tables with bases consisting of majolica extruded elements and round transparent tops in fused glass.
Helico - ph. © Maurizio Natta - courtesy Paola Lenti srl
