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Poltrona Frau Red Leather Lounge Chair
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Postmodern leather club chair by Poltrona Frau, c.1980's, Italy. The chair features the original
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Poltrona Frau Red Leather Lounge Chair
Poltrona Frau Red Leather Lounge Chair
$3,500
H 28.5 in W 36 in D 33.5 in
Tito Agnoli Black Leather Lounge Chair for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing Timeless Elegance: Tito Agnoli's 1980s Black Leather Armchair Le Capanelle by Poltrona
Category

1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli Black Leather Lounge Chair for Poltrona Frau
Tito Agnoli Black Leather Lounge Chair for Poltrona Frau
$4,135
H 25.99 in W 40.56 in D 32.29 in
Leather Dining or Office Chair by Poltrona Frau in Oxblood Red Leather
By Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous dining or office chair by iconic Italian chair maker Poltrona Frau. Characterized by the
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Classical Poltrona Frau Leather Wingback Chair with Matching Ottoman
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderfully crafted wingback chair by Poltrona Frau is a true design classic. The design
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Classical Poltrona Frau Leather Wingback Chair with Matching Ottoman
Classical Poltrona Frau Leather Wingback Chair with Matching Ottoman
$5,481 Sale Price
20% Off
H 42.13 in W 35.04 in D 34.26 in
Italian Poltrona Frau Fine Leather "Socrate" Club Chairs, 2006 Pair
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Poltrona Frau Fine Leather "Socrate" Club Chairs, 2006 Pair Offered for sale is an elegant
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Poltrona Frau Fine Leather "Socrate" Club Chairs, 2006 Pair
Italian Poltrona Frau Fine Leather "Socrate" Club Chairs, 2006 Pair
$4,000 Sale Price / set
46% Off
H 32 in W 38.75 in D 37.5 in
"Lyra" Lounge Chair in Taupe Leather by Renzo Frau for Poltrona Frau
By Renzo Frau, Poltrona Frau
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool "Lyra" lounge chair in taupe leather by Renzo Frau for Poltrona Frau, circa 2000s. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Poltrona Frau in Italy circa the 1990s. These beautiful lounge chairs feature red leather tufted backrests
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Black Leather Dining Chair with Mocha Stained Ash Wood Leg, Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Tulsa, OK
Diva dining chair by Poltrona Frau This chair has a curled top on the backrest which is a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Luxury Post Modern Leather Chairs Poltrona Frau Set of Four
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning set of four Post-Modern “Ginger” chairs, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Piero Sartogo and Nathalie Grenon "Avio" Chair for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Miami, FL
Poltrona Frau, 1998. The structure of the back of the Avio chair is obtained with harmonic steel bands
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Tan Leather Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Tito Agnoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tan leather Lounge chair by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau Italy, circa
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Maroon Leather Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli Poltrona Frau
By Tito Agnoli, Poltrona Frau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Maroon leather Lounge chair by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Maroon Leather Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli Poltrona Frau
Midcentury Maroon Leather Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli Poltrona Frau
$2,502 Sale Price
35% Off
H 33 in W 40 in D 34 in
Poltrona Frau Iconic Vanity Fair Armchair, Gingerbread Yellow Pelle Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Renzo Frau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Poltrona Frau Iconic Vanity Fair Armchair, Gingerbread Yellow Pelle Leather. 2000s. Labelled
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Poltrona Frau Iconic Vanity Fair Armchair, Gingerbread Yellow Pelle Leather
Poltrona Frau Iconic Vanity Fair Armchair, Gingerbread Yellow Pelle Leather
$5,760 Sale Price / item
27% Off
H 38 in W 39 in D 39 in
Poltrona Frau Interlude leather armchair by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso, Poltrona Frau
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
An exceptional interlude by Marco Zanuso for Poltrona Frau, in very good condition. The soft, blue
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Poltrona Frau Interlude leather armchair by Marco Zanuso
Poltrona Frau Interlude leather armchair by Marco Zanuso
$1,772
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Tito Agnoli For Poltrona Frau Leather Lounge Chairs by, Italy 1970s
By Poltrona Frau, Tito Agnoli
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Lounge chairs by Tito Agnoli For Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s Magnific set of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Gio Ponti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered wood, metal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
$2,200 / item
H 36.03 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chair 'Dezza' in Light Blue Leather
By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chair model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered beech, metal
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Walse Leather Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, c1990s
By Tito Agnoli, Poltrona Frau
Located in Chino Hills, CA
" lounge chair and ottoman set, designed by the renowned Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau in the 1990s. This
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2013 Ginger Ale Leather Dining Chairs by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Ginger Ale dining chairs designed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau. The listed
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian modern Green leather chairs Movie by Marenco for Poltrona Frau, 1980s
By Mario Marenco, Poltrona Frau
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Green leather and black metal chairs Movie by Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Vintage Poltrona Frau Teal Leather Chairs
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of sculptural leather covered chairs by Poltrona Frau date from the 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Vintage Poltrona Frau Teal Leather Chairs
Pair Vintage Poltrona Frau Teal Leather Chairs
$4,895 / set
H 27 in W 43 in D 35 in
Regina Armchair by Paolo Rizzatto & Poltrona Frau, italy, 2000s
By Paolo Rizzatto, Poltrona Frau
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage swivel Armchair in orange leather designed by Paolo Rizzatto and produced by Poltrona Frau
Category

Early 2000s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered wood, metal
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

6 “Amelie” Dining Chairs by Claudio Bellini for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Claudio Bellini
Located in Pasadena, TX
6 “Amelie” Claudio Bellini chairs for Poltrona Frau. These chairs encompass simple forms and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

"Hydra" Blue Lounge Chair by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1990s
By Luca Scacchetti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural chair by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau. Blue leather covered seat and backrest
Category

1990s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2013 Poltrona Frau Kennedee Swivel Lounge Chair by Jean-Marie Massaud in Leather
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘Kennedee’ swivel lounge chair, initially designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Armchair with Footrest by Sigurd Ressel for Poltrona Frau, 1980
By Poltrona Frau, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Roma, IT
Armchair with Footrest by Sigurd Ressel for Poltrona Frau, 1980. Armchair 79,00 x 99,00 x 80,00
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Armchair with Footrest by Sigurd Ressel for Poltrona Frau, 1980
Armchair with Footrest by Sigurd Ressel for Poltrona Frau, 1980
$2,878 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 31.11 in W 31.5 in D 38.98 in
2010 Poltrona Frau Kennedee Swivel Lounge Chair by Jean-Marie Massaud in Leather
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Kennedee swivel lounge chair, initially designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2006 Eos Lounge Chair by Luciano Pagani & Angelo Perversi for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Luciano Pagani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Eospiti lounge or club chair, designed by Luciano Pagani & Angelo Perversi for Poltrona
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 “Amelie” Dining Chairs by Claudio Bellini for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Claudio Bellini
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 6 “Amelie” Claudio Bellini chairs for Poltrona Frau. These chairs encompass simple forms
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 “Amelie” Dining Chairs by Claudio Bellini for Poltrona Frau
Set of 6 “Amelie” Dining Chairs by Claudio Bellini for Poltrona Frau
$8,720 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in
2015 Pair of Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau Downtown Arm Chairs in Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poltrona Frau in 2012. This pair was produced in Italy in 2015. They feature fine Stucco Pelle Frau pebbled
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Antropovarius Lounge Chair by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche for Poltrona Frau
By Ferdinand A. Porsche, Poltrona Frau
Located in North Miami, FL
Antropovarius reclining lounge chair designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche for Poltrona Frau
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poltrona Frau Downtown Managerial Armchair by Jean-Marie Massaud
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Basildon, London
Poltrona Frau. This luxurious armchair is crafted with high quality leather, offering unparalleled comfort
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Six 'Dinette’ Armchairs in Orange Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, set of six armchairs model ‘Dinette’, leather, chrome, Italy, 1972
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1 of 8 Intervista Club Chairs by Poltrona Frau in Pink Leather, Italy 1989
By Poltrona Frau, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Beograd, RS
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltrona Frau. These extremally comfortable chairs are done in leather in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

1 of 5 Intervista Club Chairs by Poltrona Frau in Chartreuse Leather, Italy 1989
By Poltrona Frau, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Beograd, RS
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltrona Frau. These extremally comfortable chairs are done in leather in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Chair Model 'Ginger Ale' by Designer R. Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 2010
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Vicenza, VI
is good. There are signs of wear and tear due to time and use. The chair bears the Poltrona Frau
Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair Model 'Ginger Ale' by Designer R. Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 2012
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Vicenza, VI
is good. There are signs of wear and tear due to time and use. The chair bears the Poltrona Frau
Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Poltrona Frau, Pair of Frag Chairs Fawn Leather
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Poltrona Frau - Pair of Frag chairs Fawn leather Handmade in Italy Signed Dimensions: h103
Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Poltrona Frau, Pair of Frag Chairs Fawn Leather
Poltrona Frau, Pair of Frag Chairs Fawn Leather
$945
H 40.56 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Frau cognac-colored leather armchair, Italy, 1960s
By Paltrona Frau
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Grande Poltrona Frau in pelle cognac degli anni '60 con piedini in legno ebanizzato e targhetta
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Frau cognac-colored leather armchair, Italy, 1960s
Frau cognac-colored leather armchair, Italy, 1960s
$1,370
H 42.52 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
Poltrona Frau "Ravello" Armchair - In Orange "Pelle Frau" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Italian furniture house of Poltrona Frau. As you will no doubt be aware by your interest in this Ricardo
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2010s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Poltrona Frau "Kennedee" Armchair - In Caramel "Pelle Frau SC" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
furniture house of Poltrona Frau. As you will no doubt be aware by your interest in this Jean Marie Massaud
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Leather

4 Poltrona Frau "Vittoria" Dining Chairs - In Black "Pelle Frau" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Chairs, all dressed in a tactile, accommodating "Pelle Frau" Leather in Black, and with Oak Frame and
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2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

2 Poltrona Frau “Arcadia” Armchairs, in “Pelle Frau” Dark Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
, Poltrona Frau. As you will no doubt be aware by your interest in this R&D Designed masterpiece, Poltrona
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2010s Chairs

Materials

Leather

2 Poltrona Frau “Chancellor” Swivel Armchairs, in Red “Pelle Frau Sc” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
“Chancellor” Swivel Armchairs from the world renown Italian furniture house of Poltrona Frau. As you will no
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Leather

White Leather Hydra Caster Sofa and Chair by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau
By Luca Scacchetti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Dorchester, MA
Milanese architect Luca Scacchetti designed the Hydra Castor line for Poltrona Frau in 1992; its
Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

2013 Ginger Ale Dining Chairs by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau in Leather
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Ginger Ale dining chairs, initially designed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Suite of 8 Poltrona Frau "Fitzgerald" Dining Armchairs - In "Pelle Frau" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
" Dining Armchairs, all dressed in a tactile, accommodating "Pelle Frau" Leather in SC 233 "Bardiglio", and
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2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Superb Suite of 12 Poltrona Frau “Vittoria” Dining Chairs in Black “Pelle Frau”
Located in Barrowford, GB
, accommodating “Pelle Frau” Leather in Black, and with Oak Frame and Legs. As you will no doubt be aware by
Category

2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Poltrona Frau for Ferrari "Kennedee" Armchairs - In "Pelle Frau SC" Leat
Located in Barrowford, GB
renown Italian furniture house of Poltrona Frau which, somewhat remarkably, was a special-order
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Gastone Rinaldi, "DU55a" Lounge Chair, Leather, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1990s
By Poltrona Frau, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in High Point, NC
A white leather, brass and metal lounge chair, Model DU55a, designed by Gastone Rinaldi c. 1955 and
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Viking by Frau Norway Club Chair Armchairs, 1970
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Rome, IT
even with a simple design. Red leather armchair by Frau. Is the Viking model. Structure in black
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Viking by Frau Norway Club Chair Armchairs, 1970
Viking by Frau Norway Club Chair Armchairs, 1970
$1,798
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Luigi Massoni Dilly Dally Vanity Table and Chair, Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1960s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare Italian "Dilly Dally" vanity by Luigi Massoni and manufactured by Poltrona Frau Italy in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Faux Leather

Pair of Scarlett Poltrona Frau Chair Designed by Jean-Marie Massaud. Italy, 2015
By Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and rectangular loose cushions. All of the cushions are upholstered in fabric or Pelle Frau® leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Poltrona Frau Linea a Armchairs in Cow Hide
By Peter Marino
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Exceptional craftsmanship as Poltrona Frau is known for, extremely soft leather, and custom ordered
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2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Pair of Poltrona Frau Linea a Armchairs in Cow Hide
Pair of Poltrona Frau Linea a Armchairs in Cow Hide
$3,400 / set
H 28.75 in W 30 in D 33 in
Unique Pair of Special-Order Poltrona Frau for Ferrari “Kennedee” Armchairs in
Located in Barrowford, GB
renown Italian furniture house of Poltrona Frau which, somewhat remarkably, was a special-order
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Massimo & Lela Vignelli Pair of "Intervista" Chairs in Vermillion Leather, 1989
By Poltrona Frau, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in New York, NY
maker Poltrona Frau, the Intervista chair is the modernist designers' interpretation of the classic
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Ergo "Antropovarius" Reclining Lounge Chair by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche
By Poltrona Frau, Ferdinand A. Porsche
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ergo antropovarius reclining lounge chair designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche for Poltrona Frau
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ergo "Antropovarius" Reclining Lounge Chair by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche
Ergo "Antropovarius" Reclining Lounge Chair by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche
$6,043 Sale Price
20% Off
H 44.1 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
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Poltrona Frau Leather Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the poltrona frau leather chair you’re looking for. Each poltrona frau leather chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are 56 variations of the antique or vintage poltrona frau leather chair you’re looking for, while we also have 38 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect poltrona frau leather chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A poltrona frau leather chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud and Roberto Lazzeroni each produced at least one beautiful poltrona frau leather chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Poltrona Frau Leather Chair?

A poltrona frau leather chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,750, while the lowest priced sells for $454 and the highest can go for as much as $19,213.

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