Armchair 1919 Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Renzo Frau
Located in Catania, IT
The 1919 armchair takes its cue from model 128, which made its debut in Renzo Frau's, 1919
Armchair 1919 Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Renzo Frau
Located in Catania, IT
The 1919 armchair takes its cue from model 128, which made its debut in Renzo Frau's, 1919
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H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Poltrona Frau Original Armchair Model Nr 1919 with Ashtray and its pouffe
By Poltrona Frau
Located in IT
Original Frau Armchair model nr 1919, dark red leather, marked and numbered. As it is stated on the
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"Poltrona Frau 1919" Chair
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Mexico City, DF
"Poltrona Frau 1919" Chair
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Poltrona Frau 1919 Armchair
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
The Poltrona Frau 1919 armchair takes its cue from model 128, which made its debut in Renzo Frau
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Poltrona Frau Model 1919
By Poltrona Frau
Located in New Orleans, LA
Iconic Model 1919 armchair in deep chocolate brown leather; with removeable wooden "drinks" tray
Frau armchair and ottoman model 1919
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Spinea, Veneto
Poltrona con pouf Frau modello 1919 1919, di Poltrona Frau, è una poltrona storica che si ispira
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Poltrona Frau Chester Armchair
By Renzo Frau
Located in Houston, TX
decided to create his own artisan production laboratory. It was 1912: Poltrona Frau was created. From the
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.