Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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.
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Archibald Genuine leather Armchair in Pelle SC 66 India Light Brown
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in New York, NY
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1970's Italy Vintage Poltrona Frau Arm Chair in Shearling
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Aspen, CO
Italian 1970's Vintage Poltrona Frau Arm Chair with Unique Detail Restored & Reupholstered in Shearling.
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Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau Pair of 'Movie' Armchairs in Saddle Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Mario Marenco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, armchairs model 'Movie', metal, leather, Italy, 1984
Italian furniture designer Mario Marenco drew inspiration from cinema seats, hence the name ‘Mo...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Armchair Interview by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1989
By Poltrona Frau, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
By Poltrona Frau the "Intervista" model designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli in 1989 , which originated as a television studio armchair. Proposed here in a beautiful brick orange c...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Poltrona Frau - modello 904 - 0999/1000
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Baranzate, MI
Produced by Poltrona Frau, this armchair is one of the world's best-known design icons: an iconic armchair made in a limited and numbered edition. Upholstered in precious Nubuck leat...
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20th Century European Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Poltrona Frau "Beatrice" Taupe Green Colored Small Armchair by Monica Forster
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Poltrona Frau "Beatrice" Taupe Green Colored Small Armchair, elegantly designed by Monica Forster, stands as a testament to both style and comfort. The armchair exudes a sophisti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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First Edition Poltrona Frau Metropolis Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Poltrona Frau, Guglielmo Ulrich, Melchiorre Bega, 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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Alpaca, Wood
Poltrona Frau Leather Armchair
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Austin, TX
Leather armchair of black leather by Poltrona Frau.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather
Pair of Renzo Frau Italian Leather Armchairs "Lyra" by Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Renzo Frau
Located in Puglia, Puglia
The Poltrona Frau Lyra armchair is an iconic design from the historical collection of Poltrona Frau. The Lyra, fully made from leather, was first no...
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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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather, Wood
Archibald Gran Comfort Genuine Leather Armchair Pelle Safari Elefante Grey
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in New York, NY
Jean-Marie Massaud adds a surplus of softness to the Archibald collection: the Archibald Gran Comfort armchair. The central element is the large, soft s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Immaculate Poltrona Frau “Kennedee” Armchair in Black “Pelle Frau SC” Leather
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is an ultra-rare “Kennedee” Swivel Armchair (one of 4 identical armchairs available currently) from the world renown Italian furniture house of Poltrona Frau.
In a world of ...
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2010s Italian Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather
Suite of 4 Poltrona Frau “Kennedee” Armchairs in Black “Pelle Frau SC” Leather
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is an ultra-rare suite of 4 “Kennedee” Swivel Armchairs from the world renown Italian furniture house of Poltrona Frau.
In a world of temporary pleasures, Poltrona Frau create beautiful furniture that remains a joy forever.
Poltrona Frau Armchairs presented in this spectacular order are rare enough on the pre-loved market but, a group of 4 dressed...
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2010s Italian Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather
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 two lounge chairs manufactured by Poltr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Archibald Large Genuine Leather Armchair in Pelle Sc 66 India Light Brown
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in New York, NY
After Archibald, already released in three unmissable editions, and Archibald Gran Comfort, comes Archibald Large, the new version of the iconic armchai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Metal
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Four ‘Dinette’ Armchairs in Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Pair of Tito Agnoli Armchairs
By Poltrona Frau, Tito Agnoli
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1987
Material: leather
Size: 24.5 W × 24 D × 33 H in seat height 18 inches
Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to reverse: [Poltrona Frau]. Si...
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1980s Italian Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Poltrona Frau Dezza Chairs by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant chairs by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau. A great example of Gio Ponti design from 1965. Original labels on underside of chairs. Beautiful mixture of elegance with its roots in ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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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...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Archibald Genuine leather Armchair in Pelle SC 26 Topo Light Grey
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in New York, NY
The Archibald by Jean-Marie Massaud is the perfect combination of substance and form, the armchairs and poufs boasting a comfortable and enveloping design ideal for meditation and relaxation. The breadth and depth of the seat are balanced by its thin feet for an agile and slender overall effect. In the Archibald armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Metal
Archibald Genuine Leather Armchair in Pelle Sc 23 Tortora Dove Colour
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in New York, NY
The Archibald by Jean-Marie Massaud is the perfect combination of substance and form, the armchairs and poufs boasting a comfortable and enveloping design ideal for meditation and relaxation. The breadth and depth of the seat are balanced by its thin feet for an agile and slender overall effect. In the Archibald armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Metal
Vanity Fair XC Armchair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 127 Siam Red
By Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
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 Pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather
Archibald Genuine Leather Armchair in Pelle Nest Elioodoro Yellow
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in New York, NY
The Archibald by Jean-Marie Massaud is the perfect combination of substance and form, the armchairs and poufs boasting a comfortable and enveloping design ideal for meditation and relaxation. The breadth and depth of the seat are balanced by its thin feet for an agile and slender overall effect. In the Archibald armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Metal
Archibald Large Genuine Leather Armchair in Pelle Sc 26 Topo Light Grey
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in New York, NY
After Archibald, already released in three unmissable editions, and Archibald Gran Comfort, comes Archibald Large, the new version of the iconic armchai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Metal
Archibald Gran Comfort Genuine Leather Armchair Pelle Safari Bufalo Dark Brown
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in New York, NY
Jean-Marie Massaud adds a surplus of softness to the Archibald collection: the Archibald Gran Comfort armchair. The central element is the large, soft s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Metal
1919 Armchair Bergere Model in Pelle SC 136 Ginger Bread Leather with Ashtray
By Renzo Frau, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
The “1919” armchair, named after the year in which it was designed, is actually archived under the code “128”. It is thought that it was custom-designed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather, Beech
Vanity Fair XC Armchair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 136 Ginger Bread Yellow
By Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
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 Pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather
Vanity Fair XC Armchair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 188 Viridiana Green
By Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
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 Pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather
1919 Armchair Bergere Model in Pelle SC 0 Polare Leather with Ashtray
By Poltrona Frau, Renzo Frau
Located in New York, NY
The “1919” armchair, named after the year in which it was designed, is actually archived under the code “128”. It is thought that it was custom-designed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather, Beech
Vanity Fair XC Armchair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 120 Calypso Red
By Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
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 Pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather
Aida Swivel Amrchair in Genuine Leather Soul Whitney and Saddle Extra Cammello
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in New York, NY
Aida, swivel armchair has a soft and graceful design that brings to mind the corolla of a flower. In fact, its armrests open and curve outwards like petals. When designing Aida, Robe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Metal
Aida Amrchair in Genuine Leather Soul Diana Red-Brown and Metal Base
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in New York, NY
Aida, armchair has a soft and graceful design that brings to mind the corolla of a flower. In fact, its armrests open and curve outwards like petals. When designing Aida, Roberto Laz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Metal
Renzo Frau Italian Leather Armchair "Lyra" by Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Renzo Frau
Located in Puglia, Puglia
The Poltrona Frau Lyra armchair is an iconic design from the historical collection of Poltrona Frau. The Lyra, fully made from leather, was first no...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather, Beech
Vanity Fair XC Armchair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 255 Belladonna Violet
By Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
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 Pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather
Vanity Fair XC Armchair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 32 Caolino Beige
By Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
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 Pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather
Aida Amrchair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 176 Darsena and Saddle Extra Cammello
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in New York, NY
Aida, armchair has a soft and graceful design that brings to mind the corolla of a flower. In fact, its armrests open and curve outwards like petals. When designing Aida, Roberto Laz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Metal
Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau Set of Six 'Movie' Dining Chairs
By Poltrona Frau, Mario Marenco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, set of six armchairs model 'Movie', metal and leather, Italy, 1984.
Set of six of Italian armchairs in a bright color combination. The seat are padd...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Steel
Poltrona Frau Model Tabarin Leather Armchair Red Bordeaux
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Poltrona Frau Classic armchair model Tabarin is made of red Bordeaux
The feet is made of dark beech.
A classic timeless design from Italy of the 1930 era.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather, Upholstery, Beech
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...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather, Beech
French Pair of Christian Biecher Armchairs for Poltrona Frau, 1990s
By Poltrona Frau, Christian Biecher
Located in Paris, FR
20th-century vintage pair of armchairs designed by French architect Christian Biecher for an elite Parisian restaurant named le Korova in 1999. These were edited by Italian notable f...
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1990s French Modern Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Aluminum
Poltrona Frau Armchair Chair Model La Capanelle by Tito Angoli
By Poltrona Frau, Tito Agnoli
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Italian architect Tito Agnoli design this Classic armchair for Poltrona Frau.
This modell " Le Capanelle" comes in a creme beige semianiline leather.
A Classic design. It will fits...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Poltrona Frau Armchairs
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Leather, Upholstery
Poltrona Frau armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Poltrona Frau armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Poltrona Frau armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 23 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 20 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original armchairs 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 armchairs by Gervasoni, Marcel Wanders, and Fratelli Boffi. Prices for Poltrona Frau armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $22,005, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,835.
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- What is Poltrona Frau leather?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Poltrona 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.
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