Poliform Tess Bookcase Designed by Jean Marie Massaud

A bookcase designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform, Tess stands out for its clean design and asymmetrical layout. The structure, made of MDF veneered in black elm, is articulated on solids and voids that dynamically define its architecture. The back panels run along the depth and are available in ribbed fused glass with a smoked or bronze finish. This choice enhances the interaction between light and materials, offering a changing and discreet visual effect.

Tess adapts to multiple locations: it can be fixed to the wall, used as a double-sided element in the centre of the room, or inserted as a separator behind the sofa. The optional leather storage boxes complete the arrangement, introducing a functional detail that maintains the aesthetic coherence of the design.

The balance between serial production and detailed workmanship emerges in the construction details: the processing of glass, the juxtaposition of volumes, and the calibrated modularity. Tess does not impose a univocal interpretation but leaves room for personal interpretation, adapting to the context without forcing it. A bookcase that does not seek protagonism but knows how to distinguish itself through measure.