In the heart of Rome, Teatro della Cometa comes back to life thanks to a major restoration project that returns one of the city’s most iconic cultural venues to the community. Poltrona Frau, through its Custom Interiors Business Unit, played a key role in the revival of the auditorium by designing and manufacturing new bespoke seating, in a project capable of combining historical memory with technical innovation.

Inaugurated in 1958 at the initiative of architect Tomaso Buzzi and Countess Anna Laetitia “Mimì” Pecci Blunt, Teatro della Cometa represents a significant chapter in Rome’s cultural scene of the second half of the twentieth century. Today, the auditorium shines once again in full respect of its original identity, reaffirming its role as a forward-thinking cultural hub within the capital.

The collaboration began at the invitation of architect Fabio Tudisco, who identified Poltrona Frau Custom Interiors as the ideal partner to address the complexity of working within a historic theater. The Business Unit, specialized in the design and production of custom and bespoke seating for auditoriums, theaters, waiting areas, and corporate environments, developed a solution inspired by the TLT model, conceived for prestigious theatrical spaces and adapted to the architectural specificities of the venue.

For Teatro della Cometa, tailor-made seating was designed for the stalls, first gallery, and second gallery, with three different heights to ensure optimal visibility from every point in the auditorium. The careful definition of the seat and backrest inclination improved not only ergonomic comfort but also the acoustic enjoyment of performances, contributing to a more immersive and high-quality experience for every spectator. Each armchair thus becomes an integral part of the theater’s architecture: a technical and expressive element designed to enhance the relationship between stage and audience.

The intervention required constant dialogue between design innovation and respect for the building’s historical and structural constraints. The new seating was designed to harmoniously integrate with the original 1950s architectural elements, preserving their formal identity. The result goes beyond a simple replacement of furnishings, redefining the overall quality of the theatrical experience by improving visibility, comfort, and acoustic performance while fully respecting the architectural heritage.

The Teatro della Cometa project confirms the role of Poltrona Frau Custom Interiors as a leading technical and design partner in the creation of bespoke seating for internationally significant theaters and auditoriums. Contributing to the restoration of a historic theater in Italy’s capital carries particular significance: the project demonstrates the brand’s ability to combine artisanal tradition, technical innovation, and engineering expertise, restoring value and quality to a space that symbolizes Roman culture and strengthening Poltrona Frau’s commitment to enhancing Italy’s architectural and theatrical heritage.