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Poltrona Frau “Studio 54” – rare collector’s item
Soft, enveloping lines, full-grain cream-colored leather, and impeccable construction with spring cushioning: this armchair is not merely a piece of furniture, but an authentic fragment of Italian design history, linked to one of the most iconic venues of the 20th century.
This is an original Poltrona Frau prototype, custom-made for Studio 54 in New York — the legendary nightclub that symbolized pop culture, avant-garde aesthetics, and the international jet-set between the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Two stitched labels appear on the side: one marked “Studio 54” and the other “Poltrona Frau” — tangible signs of an exclusive collaboration. Similar examples are documented today in private collections and on the international modernist design circuit, confirming a limited production intended for the most private and select interiors of the club.
The armchair is in excellent condition, entirely original, with a solid structure and a firm, supportive seat thanks to spring cushioning — a construction detail typical of the Frau tradition, ensuring both comfort and long-term durability.
A distinct stylistic identity: Club Modern
This armchair embodies the spirit of Club Modern, a style born in the late 1960s and established throughout the ’70s as an expression of measured yet sophisticated luxury. Designed for lounges, prestigious hotels, art galleries, and private clubs, this aesthetic language is recognized for its essential geometric lines, lack of superfluous ornament, refined materials, and welcoming yet structured forms.
It is a style conceived for exclusive interiors — avoiding ostentation while cultivating prestige through meticulous detailing and purity of proportion. A silent lesson in elegance, more relevant than ever today, capable of captivating collectors and lovers of thoughtful, refined design.
- Material: Structure in wood, spring padding, and leather upholstery
- Size: Cm 80 L x 85 P x 80 H
- Condition: Restored
- Period: 1970s
- Style: Club Modern
- State: Optimal conditions
