Poltrona Frau
Turin maker of leather furniture, known for the Vanity Fair armchair and for interiors of cars, theatres and parliaments.
Renzo Frau opened a workshop for upholstered furniture in Turin and made armchairs for homes, hotels and public buildings. The company became supplier to the Italian royal household.
The Vanity Fair armchair of 1930 became a classic, and Poltrona Frau has furnished theatres, the Italian Senate and cars. Since 2014 the company has been part of the American Haworth.
High-quality leather, often Pelle Frau, and hand-stitched edges.
A Poltrona Frau label under the seat.