Poltrona Frau is an Italian furniture company founded in Turin in 1912 by Renzo Frau. The company started out as a small workshop that specialized in the production of upholstered furniture. In the early 1920s, Poltrona Frau began to collaborate with some of the leading designers of the day, including Gio Ponti, Carlo Mollino, and Franco Albini. These collaborations helped to establish Poltrona Frau as a leading manufacturer of high-end furniture.

In the mid-century, Poltrona Frau was at the forefront of the design movement. The company produced some of the most iconic pieces of mid-century furniture, including the Superleggera chair by Gio Ponti, the 1000 armchair by Carlo Mollino, and the Dolly sofa by Franco Albini. These pieces are still highly sought-after today, and they are considered to be classics of modern design.

In the years since, Poltrona Frau has continued to produce high-quality furniture. more...

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Oxford executive chair for Poltrona Frau, high button back seat…

Oxford Executive Chair by Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1991

Oxford executive chair for Poltrona Frau, high button back seat in grey upholstery on black lacquered swivel star form base on castors, Italy, designed 1991, 128 cm high, 77 cm wide, 65 cm deep

Vesta chaise lounge for Poltrona Frau; Modernised take on the…

Vesta Chaise Lounge: Modern White Leather Dormeuse by Poltrona Frau

Vesta chaise lounge for Poltrona Frau; Modernised take on the traditional dormeuse. Upholstered in white leather with raised stitching on wooden frame.; Italy; 2010s; 63 cm high, 190 cm wide, 73 cm deep

Jean-Marie Massaud (French, b. 1966), John-John Sofa, designed…

Massaud's John-John Sofa by Poltrona Frau

Jean-Marie Massaud (French, b. 1966), John-John Sofa, designed 2011, manufactured by Poltrona Frau, Soul leather, colour Joe (tan), beech structure, aluminium feet with ruthenium finish, retains manufacturer's label, height 68 cm width 250 cm depth 93 cm.…

Pablo Reinoso, a 'Pocketable' table, manufactured by Poltrona…

Pablo Reinoso Pocketable Table by Poltrona Frau, Italy

Pablo Reinoso, a 'Pocketable' table, manufactured by Poltrona Frau, Italy for Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris,1990s, base covered with Poltrona Frau leather and stain/scratch proof top, original label to underside, 35 x 35 x 35 cm. Provenance: Private…

Ricardo Antonio for Poltrona Frau, Italy, a 'Ravello' chair,…

Ricardo Antonio 'Ravello' Chair by Oscar Niemeyer: Private Collection

Ricardo Antonio for Poltrona Frau, Italy, a 'Ravello' chair, designed in 2002 for the architect Oscar Niemeyer. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.

Jean-Marie Massaud Kennedee Jr sofa for Poltrona Frau, leather…

Kennedee Jr Sofa by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau

Jean-Marie Massaud Kennedee Jr sofa for Poltrona Frau, leather with white stitched 'X' motifs. Gun-metal finish to legs. Manufacturer mark impressed to leather. France / Italy, designed 2014, 74 cm high, 194 cm wide, 91 cm deep

F. A. Porsche Antropovarius reclining lounge chair for Poltrona…

Porsche Reclining Lounge Chair with Adjustable Spine Elements

F. A. Porsche Antropovarius reclining lounge chair for Poltrona Frau, white leather upholstery on steel base with plastic fittings. Features a series of adjustable spine elements. The chair reclines using a side joystick lock-and-release mechanism. Italy,…

Jean-Marie Massaud Archibald chair for Poltrona Frau, brown…

Archibald Chair by Jean-Marie Massaud

Jean-Marie Massaud Archibald chair for Poltrona Frau, brown Pelle Frau leather, cast aluminium feet, steel frame, moulded polyurethane foam padding, polyester wadding., Italy, designed 2009, 78 cm high, 94 cm wide, 85 cm deep

Jean-Marie Massaud Archibald chair for Poltrona Frau, brown…

Archibald Chair by Jean-Marie Massaud

Jean-Marie Massaud Archibald chair for Poltrona Frau, brown Pelle Frau leather, cast aluminium feet, steel frame, moulded polyurethane foam padding, polyester wadding., Italy, designed 2009, 78 cm high, 94 cm wide, 85 cm deep

Tito Agnoli Le Capannelle armchair for Poltrona Frau, quality…

Agnoli's Burnt Orange Leather Armchair

Tito Agnoli Le Capannelle armchair for Poltrona Frau, quality burnt orange coloured Italian leather., Italy, c 1980s, 67 cm high, 100 cm wide, 82 cm deep

Tito Agnoli Le Capannelle two seat sofa for Poltrona Frau,…

Agnoli's Burnt Orange Leather Sofa for Poltrona Frau

Tito Agnoli Le Capannelle two seat sofa for Poltrona Frau, quality burnt orange coloured Italian leather., Italy, c 1980s, 67 cm high, 160 cm wide, 82 cm deep

A set of eight Poltrona Frau 'Donald' chairs, named for its…

Poltrona Frau's Elegant Donald Folding Chairs

A set of eight Poltrona Frau 'Donald' chairs, named for its out-folded structure reminiscent of a duck's beak. This elegant folding chair is constructed in cast aluminium and upholstered in a supple red leather. Designed and manufactured by Italian design…

Jean-Marie Massaud two seat 'John John' sofa for Poltrona Frau,…

John John Sofa by Massaud for Poltrona Frau

Jean-Marie Massaud two seat 'John John' sofa for Poltrona Frau, tan leather upholstery featuring micro perforated surface on lower side. On a polished steel frame. France / Italy, designed 2011, 69 cm high, 177 cm wide, 93 cm high

Jean-Marie Massaud 'John John Sofa' for Poltrona Frau, tan…

Perforated Leather Sofa on Polished Steel Frame

Jean-Marie Massaud 'John John Sofa' for Poltrona Frau, tan leather upholstery featuring micro perforated surface on lower side. On a polished steel frame. France / Italy, designed 2011, 67 cm high, 247 cm wide, 94 cm deep

Andree Putman 'Oceano' wardrobe trunk for Poltrona Frau,…

Putman's Leather Wardrobe Trunk for Poltrona Frau

Andree Putman 'Oceano' wardrobe trunk for Poltrona Frau, leather upholstery covers the entire exterior surface of the trunk, the pouf and the desktop. Accessories in chromium-plated metal and saddle leather. Birch plywood with solid beech guides. Interior…

Renzo Frau (Italian, b. 1881) Chester leather two seater sofa,…

Renzo Frau Chester Leather Sofa, Blue

Renzo Frau (Italian, b. 1881) Chester leather two seater sofa, designed 1912 manufactured by Poltrona Frau, pale blue leather upholstery, retains manufacturer's label, height 67 cm, width 160 cm, depth 95 cm. Provenance: cult design, Sydney. Private…

A Poltrona Frau Bonnie sofa, made in Italy in the 1990s. A…

Italian-made White Leather Bonnie Sofa with High Back

A Poltrona Frau Bonnie sofa, made in Italy in the 1990s. A three seater made from white leather. Removeable seats and a high quilted back. Height 89 cm, width 207 cm, depth 96 cm

A Poltrona Frau 'Hydra' coffee table, chrome cylindrical legs…

Chrome and Glass Coffee Table with Leather Shelf

A Poltrona Frau 'Hydra' coffee table, chrome cylindrical legs support the substantial glass top, wiith a leather shelf adding a unqiue design aesthetic, height 41 cm, width 600, length 120 cm

G. Munari pair of lounge chairs for Poltrona Munari, distressed…

Distressed Leather Lounge Chairs by G. Munari for Poltrona Munari

G. Munari pair of lounge chairs for Poltrona Munari, distressed leather on plastic and metal frame, Italy, c 1970s, 68 cm high, 85 cm wide, 100 cm deep

A Porsche Antropovarius chair with footstool for Poltrona Frau,…

Porsche Antropovarius Chair with Footstool

A Porsche Antropovarius chair with footstool for Poltrona Frau, Six-spoked, swivelling lower frame, seat constructed with black plastic ribs. Spring steel armrests covered with black leather, the seat upholstered with yellow leather. Footstool with…

Lella and Massimo Vignelli (Italian) four Intervista armchairs,…

Italian Intervista Armchairs by Vignelli for Poltrona Frau

Lella and Massimo Vignelli (Italian) four Intervista armchairs, designed c. 1980 manufactured by Poltrona Frau, tan leather, each retains manufacturer's label (4)

Francois Azambourg pair of 'Jockey' armchairs for Poltrona Frau,…

Jockey Armchairs by Francois Azambourg for Poltrona Frau

Francois Azambourg pair of 'Jockey' armchairs for Poltrona Frau, tan leather, blondewood feet, Italy, c 2016, 74 cm high, 75 cm wide, 74 cm deep

Attributed to Tito Agnoli (Italian) three seater sofa, c. 2000,…

Tito Agnoli Poltrona Frau Black Leather Sofa

Attributed to Tito Agnoli (Italian) three seater sofa, c. 2000, manufactured by Poltrona Frau, black leather, retains manufacturer's label

Renzo Frau (Italian, b. 1881), pair of vanity armchairs,…

Renzo Frau Vanity Armchairs, 1930

Renzo Frau (Italian, b. 1881), pair of vanity armchairs, designed 1930, manufactured by Poltrona Frau, red leather upholstery (2), height 100 cm, width 90 cm, depth 90 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney labels: the vanity chair is a re-edition of…

Jean-Marie Massaud 'Gran Torino' three seater sofa for Poltrona…

Gran Torino Sofa by Massaud for Poltrona Frau

Jean-Marie Massaud 'Gran Torino' three seater sofa for Poltrona Frau, fabric, goose feathers, leather, metal, polyurethane foam, France / Italy, designed 2016, 75 cm high, 280 cm wide, 90 cm deep

Poltrona Frau 'Chester' sofa, white button backed leather,…

White Leather Chester Sofa by Poltrona Frau

Poltrona Frau 'Chester' sofa, white button backed leather, designed 2000s, Italy, 70 cm high, 214 cm wide, 100 cm deep

Luigi Massoni (Italian, b. 1930), dilly Dally Modular dressing…

Modular Dressing Table with Lift-Top and Mirror

Luigi Massoni (Italian, b. 1930), dilly Dally Modular dressing table, designed 1968, manufactured by Poltrona Frau, white plastic shell, table with a lift-top enclosing a mirror, with white leatherette seat, on castors, retains manufacturer's label to…

Poltrona Frau 'Intervista' pair of chairs, red leather…

Red Leather 'Intervista' Chairs by Poltrona Frau

Poltrona Frau 'Intervista' pair of chairs, red leather upholstery, Italy, designed 1989, 83 cm high, 66 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Poltrona Frau 'Liz B' chair for Poltrona Frau, natural beech…

Liz B Chair by Poltrona Frau

Poltrona Frau 'Liz B' chair for Poltrona Frau, natural beech stucture, ivory leather, Italy, c 2000s, 80 cm high, 54 cm wide, 55 cm deep,

Jean-Marie Massaud 'John John' sofa for Poltrona Frau,…

Tan Leather Sofa by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau

Jean-Marie Massaud 'John John' sofa for Poltrona Frau, upholstered in 'Joe' tan leather on chrome frame, Italy, c. 2011

Poltrona Frau Quadro leather sofa, white leather on polished…

Poltrona Frau White Leather Sofa on Steel Frame

Poltrona Frau Quadro leather sofa, white leather on polished steel frame, Italy, c 2000s, 72 cm high, 26 cm wide, 88 cm deep

Poltrona Frau, Pair of Armchairs, manufactured by Poltrona Frau,…

Poltrona Frau Armchairs with Tan Leather Upholstery (Pair)

Poltrona Frau, Pair of Armchairs, manufactured by Poltrona Frau, steel and tan Pelle Frau leather upholstery, retain labels (2), height 80 cm, width 66 cm, depth 67 cm

Renzo Frau (Italian, b. 1881), Vanity Fair Armchair, designed…

Vanity Fair Armchair by Renzo Frau

Renzo Frau (Italian, b. 1881), Vanity Fair Armchair, designed 1930, manufactured by Poltrona Frau, red leather, height 100 cm, width 90 cm, depth 90 cm

Francois Azambourg (French, b. 1963), Pair of Jockey Armchairs,…

Jockey Armchairs by Francois Azambourg

Francois Azambourg (French, b. 1963), Pair of Jockey Armchairs, designed 2007, manufactured by Poltrona Frau, tan leather upholstery, oak frames, retains label 'Paltrona Frau' (2), height 77 cm width 82 cm depth 74 cm

Set of six leather & chrome dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi of…

Gastone Rinaldi Leather & Chrome Dining Chairs

Set of six leather & chrome dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi of Italy who also designed for Poltrona Frau.

A pair of Poltrona Frau brown leather easy chairs on stainless…

Brown Leather Chairs on Stainless Steel Base

A pair of Poltrona Frau brown leather easy chairs on stainless steel base

Italian coffee table by Poltrona Frau. Geometric table top on…

Poltrona Frau's Geometric Coffee Table with Chrome Base

Italian coffee table by Poltrona Frau. Geometric table top on chrome base

Italian sofa lounge by Poltrona Frau. Upholstered in black…

Poltrona Frau Black Leather Lounge Sofa on Chrome Supports

Italian sofa lounge by Poltrona Frau. Upholstered in black leather on chrome finished metal supports