Skip to main content

Poltrona Frau Furniture

If an Italian soldier named Renzo Frau had never traveled to Great Britain and set eyes on a Chesterfield armchair, it is unlikely that legendary handcrafted furniture maker Poltrona Frau and its classic sofas, armchairs and vanities would exist today.

Upon completing his service in the Italian army during the early 1900s, the Sardinian-born Frau worked for faux leather manufacturing company Dermoide Patent in Turin. While at the firm, he was sent to England, where he became enamored with leather Chesterfield armchairs. Intrigued and inspired by their rolled arms and tall, imposing profile, Frau returned to Turin, where he started his own leather-upholstered furniture company, Poltrona Frau, in 1912. He began to import the sumptuous Edwardian seating for the high-end domestic market. 

Frau made slight modifications to the English seat that he’d so admired, and among Poltrona Frau’s first successful designs was an iconic armchair in 1919 appropriately called the Chester. Believed to have been custom-made for Filiberto Ludovico of Savoy, Duke of Pistoia, the Chester reflected the era’s emerging Art Deco style. Frau’s chair was comfortable and functional, and he implemented the traditional upholstery technique capitonné, which refers to stuffing that is buttoned. The Chester featured a pouf and an arm that was possibly included to hold the Duke’s ashtray. The seat’s high-quality craftsmanship and integration of exquisite full-grain leather made it covetable among Italy’s elite.

When Renzo Frau died in 1926, Poltrona Frau was appointed furniture supplier to Italy’s royal family. The company furnished grand hotels, designed the interiors for Expo Turin 1928 and outfitted an Italian transatlantic ocean liner. 

For more than a century, Poltrona Frau has collaborated with hundreds of leading architects and designers from around the world. It issued such iconic mid-century modern pieces as Gio Ponti’s Dezza armchair, the 1960s-era Dilly Dally vanity by Italian designer Luigi Massoni, stackable tubular steel Movie armchairs by Italian architect Mario Marenco and French architect Jean-Marie Massaud’s sleek, angular Kennedee office sofa.

Poltrona Frau has established showrooms all over the world and creates interiors for Italian automotive brands Maserati and Ferrari. The company is owned by Haworth and continues to introduce innovative, handmade home furnishings while occasionally gazing back into time — its Chester line, a modular seating system by Poltrona Frau CEO Nicola Coropulis and Roberto Lazzeroni, is a contemporary interpretation of the founder’s original Chesterfield-style seating.

Find vintage Poltrona Frau club chairs, coffee tables, desks and other furniture on 1stDibs.

38
3
2
to
7
26
15
43
41
41
114
10
3
1
1
1
37
5
14
23
1
10
16
3
4
34
34
17
17
8
43
41
1
1
156
1,492
1,136
1,054
938
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Poltrona Frau
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leather, mirrored glass, fiberglass, brass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designed by Lui...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Steel

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. Burberry pillow in first image is for display purposes only and NOT included with chair. The company’s most iconic product, the Vanity Fair armchair encapsulates all of the values of timeless elegance, quality materials and consummate craftsmanship that have made the Poltrona Frau brand a renowned name over the years. Officially called “model 904” but known, since 1984, as Vanity Fair, this seat has become one of the universal icons of Italian design. The project, which first went into production in 1930, has been revamped by the Poltrona Frau Style & Design Centre on the basis of designs that Renzo Frau left his wife, Savina. To mark the 90th anniversary of the Vanity Fair armchair, the company asked designer Roberto Lazzeroni to revisit it and adjust its proportions to make it even more comfortable and welcoming. The supporting structure of the Vanity Fair XC...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather

Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set With Table and Chair in Beige Alcantara
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, alcantara, mirrored glass, fiberglass, brass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designed by L...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Leather Swivel Desk Chair by Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in London, GB
A very stylish, well made and extremely comfortable vintage Italian leather swivel desk chair by Poltrona Frau. It was made in Italy, it dates from the late 20th century. The qualit...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Chocolate Leather Sofas by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Poltrona Frau
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Pair of vintage 3-seater sofas in chocolate leather by Tito Agnoli from the 70s. The pillows are filled with feathers, the interior lining is marked poltrona Frau Dimensions: Length...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather

Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau Sofa in White Leather, 1980s
By Poltrona Frau, Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Berlin, DE
"Ouverture" 3 seat sofa in white leather designed by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, early 1980's.
Category

1880s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Poltrona Frau Furniture

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 produced by Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1990s. Seat height 15.5”.
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Poltrona Frau three-seater 1970s sofa in cognac-colored leather
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Premariacco, IT
Iconic Italian-made sofa from the 1970s, made by Poltrona Frau for a high-end design that will enhance any room where placed. This is a three-seater sofa in cognac leather with larg...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather

Poltrona Frau Petronio Sofa
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinctive Poltrona Frau Petronio sofa from the premium collection in the late 1970s. This super comfortable down-filled 2-seater is upholstered i...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

Tito Agnoli Poppy Sofa for Poltrone Frau
By Tito Agnoli, Poltrona Frau
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Poppy model three seater couch by Tito Agnoli for Poltronova Frau. Fully professional regenerated by Poltronova Frau. Poppy it’s one of the most comfortable sofa.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather

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, Italy 1982. The chair was designed in collaboration with the Institute for Ergono...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Metal

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau "Jumbo" Bookcase, Italy 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful Jumbo wall unit designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1971. Chromed tubular steel frame with wood shelves suspended by black leather straps. At the base there ...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Blue ‘Dilly Dally’ Chair by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1968
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian ‘Dilly Dally’ chair designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1968. This chair is part of a modular vanity set, in which the chair nests...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Leather

First Edition Poltrona Frau Metropolis Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega, Guglielmo Ulrich, Poltrona Frau, Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of first edition Metropolis armchairs by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1950s. Newly upholstered in a bespoke, premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.   
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Socrates modular leather sofa by Poltrona Frau, 1970s
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Premariacco, IT
Socrates modular sofa by Poltrona Frau in 1970s leather. Iconic Italian-made sofa from the 1970s, made by Poltrona Frau for a high-end design that will enhance any room where placed...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Maroon Leather Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Tito Agnoli
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Maroon leather Lounge chair by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau Italy, circa 1970. Low Modern designed lounge chair with 2 front caster and 2 rear legs - Very...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather

Tito Agnoli For Poltrona Frau Leather Lounge Chairs by, Italy 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Poltrona Frau
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Lounge chairs by Tito Agnoli For Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s Magnific set of two lounge chairs manufactured by Poltr...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Tan Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Tito Agnoli Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Tito Agnoli
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tan leather Lounge chair with matching ottoman by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau Italy, circa 1970. Low Modern designed lounge chair with ottoman - Very soft Tan leather puffy cushions. Super comfortable chair with great oversized design. Very high end construction and Leather upholstery. Good Vintage condition. Ready for use. Labeled on bottom of chair. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Chair and Ottoman sold together. Ottoman 26" W x 21" D x 15" High Chair 46...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather

Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern pair of leather armchairs was designed by Luca Scacchetti and manufactured by Poltrona Frau in Italy circa the 1990s. These beautiful lounge chairs feature red lea...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Metal

Hydra Caster Leather Sofa by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau, 1990s
By Luca Scacchetti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hydra Castor sofa is a piece of furniture designed by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau, an Italian furniture company. It features a striking combination of red leather and chrom...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 ash, metal, Italy, 1965. Stylish lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau. This chai...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Brown Leather Sofa Twice by Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1980s
By Poltrona Frau, Pierluigi Cerri
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather sofa Twice by Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1980s Two seater sofa mod. Twice in brown leather. The seat is made up ...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Tan Leather Lounge Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau
By Tito Agnoli, Poltrona Frau
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tan leather Lounge matching chairs by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau Italy, circa 1970. Low Modern designed lounge chairs. Very soft Tan leather puffy cushions. Super comfortable chairs with great oversized design. Very high end construction and Leather upholstery. Good Vintage condition. Ready for use. Labeled on bottom of chair. Located in Brooklyn NYC. (2) Chairs Sold as a Pair of (2) Chair 46...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather

Poltrona Frau Leather Armchairs Edoardo Italy 1970s Set of 2
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This is a golden chance, and these chairs are a superb example of "Poltrona Frau." These pieces represent the pinnacle of contemporary European furniture design, are of unmatched qua...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Italian Vintage Club Chairs in Red Leather ca. 1970's by Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Marco Zanuso
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of ultra cool pair of club chairs made by Poltrona Frau of Italy. Supple leather raised on black block legs of black painted beech wood. Very high caliber chairs marked by Poltr...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

Poltrona Frau Leather Ottoman 1975 Italy
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice ottoman or footstool. Superb quality by Poltrona Frau 1970s Smooth Leather upholstery. Signed. nice Camel color.   
Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Four ‘Dinette’ Armchairs in Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, set of four armchairs model ‘Dinette’, leather, Italy, 1972. This set of armchairs epitomizes a splendid construction based on characteristic shapes...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather

Michele De Lucchi & Silvia Suardi for Poltrona Frau Daybed in Leather
By Michele de Lucchi, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michele De Lucchi e Silvia Suardi for Poltrona Frau, daybed part of the series 'Piazza di Spagna', leather, wood, Italy, production 2000-2009 This limited edition daybed is created ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Poltrona Frau Set of 2 Side Tables with Leather Top 1970, Italy
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Poltrona Frau set of 2 side tables with leather top 1970, Italy From the home of Poltrona Frau in Northern Italy comes this timeless Statement Piece in excellent vintage and ori...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Gio Ponti Dezza Sofa
By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Two seat "Dezza" sofa by Gio Ponti Produced by Poltrona Frau. Designed in 1965, the Dezza sofa is some of Gio Ponti’s most important designs. The Dezza sofa is light and very com...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Modern Armchairs Movie Chair by Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, 1980s
By Poltrona Frau, Mario Marenco
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern armchairs movie chair by Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, 1980s Set of 6 armchairs mod. Movie Chair with rectangular seat, armrests and bac...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Metal

Poltrona Frau Kennedee Mid Century Italian Leather Sectional Sofa
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Countryside, IL
Poltrona Frau Kennedee Mid Century Italian Leather Sectional Sofa This sectional measures: 168 wide x 37.5 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a seat...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 ash, metal, Italy, 1965. Set of four stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona F...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Metal

Kyoto Solid Wood Rectangular Coffee Table Natural Beech Finish
By Gianfranco Frattini, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
Understated and refined, the Kyoto table by architect and designer Gianfranco Frattini is the perfect blend of design vision and master craftsmanship. In the early 70s, during a t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Beech

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, white lacquered wood, metal, Italy, design 1965. Stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 and precious materials In a natural yet sophisticated style. Set of six chairs ...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather

Viking by Frau Norway Club Chair Armchairs, 1970
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Rome, IT
Comfortable and welcoming, with a truly special design, this red armchair from the Viking series. Refinement and style characterize this armchair, a very charismatic fabric makes the...
Category

1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

Albero bookcase by Gianfranco Frattini for Poltrona Frau 1955
By Gianfranco Frattini, Poltrona Frau
Located in Rovereta, SM
The 12-shelf Albero bookcase designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Poltrona Frau It has four vertical posts and two rack posts at either end, all made of solid ash. Shelves, , can b...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gastone Rinaldi, "DU55a" Lounge Chair, Leather, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1990s
By Poltrona Frau, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in High Point, NC
A blue leather, brass and metal lounge chair, Model DU55a, designed by Gastone Rinaldi c. 1955 and produced by Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1990s. Seat height 15.5”.
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

"Quadra" Bedside/Small Nesting Tables in Cognac Leather by Poltrona Frau, 1970s
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Welcome to the epitome of vintage elegance! Presenting the "Quadra" Bedside/Small Nesting Tables by Poltrona Frau, a true gem from the sophisticated era of the 1970s. Crafted with t...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Lullaby Due Turquoise Bed with Nightstand
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 'Lullaby Due' bed with nightstand, alcantara, lacquered wood, chrome-plated steel, brass, Italy, 1968. A captivating desi...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Steel, Brass

1960s Munari for Poltrona Italian Lounge Chairs Gray Bouclé
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Italy guiseppe munari for Poltrona Fabulous set Italian lounge chairs in gray bouclé Classic curved deco design inspired by French Jean Michel Fr...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Kyoto Solid Wood Square Coffee Table Natural Beech Finish
By Gianfranco Frattini, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
Understated and refined, the Kyoto table by architect and designer Gianfranco Frattini is the perfect blend of design vision and master craftsmanship. I...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrona Frau Furniture

Materials

Beech

Poltrona Frau furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Poltrona Frau furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of animal skin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Poltrona Frau furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 82 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 88 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Poltrona Frau were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo, and Giorgetti S.p.A.. Prices for Poltrona Frau furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $180 and can go as high as $27,480, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,120.
Questions About Poltrona Frau Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Poltrona Frau is a furniture-maker in Turin Italy that has a special technique it uses to craft durable leather. Leather made by Poltrona Frau goes through a 21-step tanning process, which is much more than standard practice. The full-grain leather is dyed through so a scratch will not reveal a different hue underneath. Its estimated that 95% of the company's products are made by hand to ensure superior quality. Shop a collection of Poltrona Frau furniture from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.

Interiors Featuring Poltrona Frau

Explore the work of the world's best interior designers

Recently Viewed

View All