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Poltrona Frau Chester Armchair

Price:$5,250

$7,450List Price

About the Item

The zest for perfection can be seen in the capitonné effect workmanship and in the series of tracks that give a finishing touch to the leather. The vegetable horsehair of the padding in the backrest and armrests is hand-modelled. The springs are eight-way springs, tied by hand and supported on jute webbing. About the designer: Renzo Frau, Lorenzo Frau, known as ‘Renzo,’ was born in Cagliari in 1881. He left Sardinia for military service in Milan, which he completed successfully earning the title of lieutenant. He married Savina Pisati and moved to Turin, at the time a real hub of Italian culture. He initially worked as a sales representative for Gribaudi and then for Dermoide Patent, manufacturer of faux leather. Having moved to Great Britain for work, he was able to discover the Chesterfield model armchairs and immediately imagined its potential, successfully starting to import it into Italy. At the same time, however, he was also attracted by the models of French and Central European style. He therefore decided to create his own artisan production laboratory. It was 1912: Poltrona Frau was created. From the initial work ‘in style’, Frau quickly moved onto direct design. Poltrona Frau became not only a production pole, but also a meeting point for artists and intellectuals. Renzo Frau used these relations to consolidate the brand image: successful models ensued quickly, one after the other. As the First World War broke out, Frau was called to fight for his country and his wife Savina bravely took up the reins of the company. Frau’s armchairs thus began entering the most important buildings, also used by the royal family. Renzo Frau met an early death in 1926. He left an extensive archive of projects that would allow his wife to coherently pursue Poltrona Frau production in the years to come. Poltrona Frau.

Creator:
Renzo Frau (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 41.75 in (106.05 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1910-1919
Date of Manufacture:
2012
Condition:
This item is currently on display in our Houston showroom and has never been used in home, the piece is in pristine condition.
Seller Location:
Houston, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: #19931stDibs: LU154523161942

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