Poltrona Frau Vintage Furniture and Design

Italian upholstered furniture manufactory, founded in 1912 by Renzo Frau in Turin. Specialised in high-end leather furniture made by hand. Part of the Haworth group since 2014.

The company's hallmark is its use of full-grain Pelle Frau leather, produced in tanning and dyeing processes that take several weeks. Its best-known classic is the Vanity Fair armchair (model 904, originally launched in 1930 as the "Lyra"), one of the most defining leather armchair shapes in Italian design history. Other central pieces are the Chester One armchair and the Archibald armchair by Jean-Marie Massaud (2009). Designer collaborations include Pierluigi Cerri, Lella and Massimo Vignelli, Roberto Lazzeroni and Patricia Urquiola. Poltrona Frau also supplied the leather interiors for spaces such as the Italian Parliament, the La Scala theatre and numerous Italian sports car interiors (Ferrari, Maserati).

On the vintage market, Vanity Fair armchairs from the 50s to the 70s are especially sought after. When you examine a piece, look for the embossed Pelle Frau crest beneath the seat cushion or on the back frame, along with the model number and production stamp. Original Pelle Frau leather develops a characteristic dark, lustrous patina over the years.

  • curation, selection and active search

    Every product you find on 2nd home comes from our curation & quality process . This includes our vintage Poltrona Frau Möbel und Design

    Our team is constantly looking for trends and new items to offer you high-quality vintage and second-hand goods and lots of inspiration.

    And if you are looking for something specific, you can contact us at any time.

  • Delivery

    At 2nd home you buy what already exists: our furniture , carpets ,

    Lights and decorative objects are available and ready to ship, with no production lead time as with new furniture. Another advantage when you buy vintage and second hand.

    For more information about shipping and delivery , see Returns & Refunds .

  • service

    At 2nd home we place great importance on quality and customer satisfaction. Sellers are selected by 2nd home, and every piece is described with its condition, dimensions and photos.

    If you have any questions, our customer service will help you You can find further information about our buyer protection, legal guarantee and right of return in our cancellation policy .

  • Pre-owned instead of new

    Every piece has already been made and stays in use; there is no new production.

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