Poltrona Frau - Renzo Frau - Armchair (2) - Smoking room - Leather
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Pair of Fumoir armchairs by Poltrona Frau, produced in Tolentino in the late 1990s, upholstered in light blue leather with the original gold plaque on the back, featuring a beechwood frame, hand-tied springs and brass front castors; each chair measures 80 cm wide, 80 cm deep, 78 cm high with a 40 cm seating height and is in good overall condition for its age.
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Selling a refined pair of Fumoir model armchairs manufactured by Poltrona Frau at their Tolentino workshops in the late 1990s.
This lot is distinguished by its elegant light baby blue / powder blue leather shade, which beautifully enhances a true classic of Italian design. Both armchairs retain their original gold-plated plaque on the back.
Fine Details & Features:
* Original Frau Leather: High-quality leather upholstery in a refined shade
* Leather Stud Trim: Perimeter finished with leather-covered studs along the back and armrests
* Capitonnée Craftsmanship: Backrest featuring classic, rich hand-tufted pleating
* Pleated Armrests: Sartorial pleating detail along the curvature of the armrests
* Structure & Suspension: Seasoned beechwood frame with hand-tied biconical steel springs on jute webbing
* Feet & Castors: Dark wooden legs with front swivel castors in brass
Condition:
The armchairs are in good overall condition, consistent with their age (please refer to the detailed photographs).
Value:
Current retail price for the Fumoir model is approximately €6,500 each (total new list value of ~€13,000 for the pair).
They pair perfectly with high-end furniture from brands such as Knoll, Vitra, Cassina, and B&B Italia.
Shipping Notes:
* Shipping restricted exclusively to European Union (EU) countries; no island deliveries.
* Protected shipping, carefully packed on an EPAL pallet. The destination address must allow accessibility for large freight trucks for unloading.
Selling a refined pair of Fumoir model armchairs manufactured by Poltrona Frau at their Tolentino workshops in the late 1990s.
This lot is distinguished by its elegant light baby blue / powder blue leather shade, which beautifully enhances a true classic of Italian design. Both armchairs retain their original gold-plated plaque on the back.
Fine Details & Features:
* Original Frau Leather: High-quality leather upholstery in a refined shade
* Leather Stud Trim: Perimeter finished with leather-covered studs along the back and armrests
* Capitonnée Craftsmanship: Backrest featuring classic, rich hand-tufted pleating
* Pleated Armrests: Sartorial pleating detail along the curvature of the armrests
* Structure & Suspension: Seasoned beechwood frame with hand-tied biconical steel springs on jute webbing
* Feet & Castors: Dark wooden legs with front swivel castors in brass
Condition:
The armchairs are in good overall condition, consistent with their age (please refer to the detailed photographs).
Value:
Current retail price for the Fumoir model is approximately €6,500 each (total new list value of ~€13,000 for the pair).
They pair perfectly with high-end furniture from brands such as Knoll, Vitra, Cassina, and B&B Italia.
Shipping Notes:
* Shipping restricted exclusively to European Union (EU) countries; no island deliveries.
* Protected shipping, carefully packed on an EPAL pallet. The destination address must allow accessibility for large freight trucks for unloading.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Poltrona Frau
Model
Smoking room
Designer/artist/maker
Renzo Frau
Material
Leather
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
78 cm
Width
80 cm
Depth
80 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
Seating height
40 cm
