Charles Zana Unveils New Furniture Collection At Hôtel de la Marine

In the heart of Paris, Hôtel de la Marine serves as a majestic backdrop for the ITER collection by Charles Zana. Formerly the Royal Furniture Guard’s headquarters, and later home to the French naval administration, this iconic venue lends a rich historical context to Zana’s work. His designs, displayed across private salons, usually inaccessible to the public, provide a unique dialogue between classic French decor and contemporary design.

ITER, meaning “path” in Latin, reflects Zana’s open-ended journey as he both creates new pieces and revisits classics. The collection nods to the influence of pioneering 1930s designers, celebrating their ability to balance materials, light, and volumes harmoniously.

A highlight of the exhibition is the tactile Teddy bed, reimagined with an intricately embroidered headboard crafted in collaboration with Lesage Intérieurs. Painstakingly hand-sewn with exceptional finesse in India, the delicate and unique patterns in warm ochre tones resemble microscopic cells of lichen, showcasing Zana’s ability to harmonize natural elegance with refined French craftsmanship.

The collection also features the outdoor Rimbaud Rocking Chair, with its woven seat and metal frame, and refined pieces like the Hélène glass coffee table and the marble Ernest bar, each blending classic materials with modern influences.

With ITER, Charles Zana offers a new chapter in his design legacy, where timeless elegance and craftsmanship converge within France’s rich decorative arts tradition. This collection cements Zana’s role as a designer who bridges past and present, creating enduring pieces for today’s world.