Chester Line sofa by Poltrona Frau with Pelle Frau® leather, artisanal capitonné, hand-shaped horsehair padding, Italian luxury design

Chester Line | Sofa

Renzo Frau

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The frame of the Chester Line sofa is made of seasoned solid beech wood. The seat, backrest, and armrest suspension uses hand-tied double-cone springs resting on jute belts. The padding is in hand-shaped vegetable horsehair for the backrest and armrests. The seat cushion is in goose down with an added stabilizing insert in polyurethane foam. The upholstery is in Pelle Frau®, which can be matched in various combinations with Poltrona Frau fabrics. The feet are available in different sizes and finishes.

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Chester Line | Sofa

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Concept and Design

A Poltrona Frau classic since Renzo Frau presented it in 1912, Chester has graced the decades and generations with its timeless elegance, becoming a genuine icon in the history of interior design. Chester Line is its natural evolution, lightened and updated to reflect the new requirements of contemporary living.  

The classic sofa with its sculpted design is deconstructed and multiplied, becoming a genuine system of modular sofas with various different elements: chaise longue and armchair, both without armrests, pouf and two corner sofas. The collection is now completed with two curved sofas, with and without armrests, to expand the number of possible combinations: as well as being used in tandem with the linear solutions, they can be used on their own to create sinuous winding effects. 

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Renzo Frau

Lorenzo Frau, known as ‘Renzo’, was born in Cagliari in 1881. He left Sardinia for military service in Milan, which he completed successfully earning the title of lieutenant. He married Savina Pisati and moved to Turin, at the time a real hub of Italian culture. He initially worked as a sales representative for Gribaudi and then for Dermoide Patent, manufacturer of faux leather. Having moved to Great Britain for work, he was able to discover the Chesterfield model armchairs and immediately imagined its potential, successfully starting to import it into Italy. At the same time, however, he was also attracted by the models of French and Central European style. He therefore decided to create his own artisan production laboratory. It was 1912: Poltrona Frau was created. From the initial work ‘in style’, Frau quickly moved onto direct design. Poltrona Frau became not only a production pole, but also a meeting point for artists and intellectuals. Renzo Frau used these relations to consolidate the brand image: successful models ensued quickly, one after the other. As the First World War broke out, Frau was called to fight for his country and his wife Savina bravely took up the reins of the company. Frau’s armchairs thus began entering the most important buildings, also used by the royal family. Renzo Frau met an early death in 1926. He left an extensive archive of projects that would allow his wife to coherently pursue Poltrona Frau production in the years to come.

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01 chester line large armless chair 5617122
02 chester line sectional 2 seater sofas 1 arm 5617221
03 chester line 30 curved sectional armless 2 seaters sofa 5617253
04 chester line 30 curved sectional 2 seaters sofa 5617254
05 chester line sectional chaise longue 5617146
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01 chester line large armless chair 5617122
02 chester line sectional 2 seater sofas 1 arm 5617221
03 chester line 30 curved sectional armless 2 seaters sofa 5617253
04 chester line 30 curved sectional 2 seaters sofa 5617254
05 chester line sectional chaise longue 5617146
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The Chester Line sofa by Poltrona Frau represents the contemporary evolution of a great classic of Italian design. Drawing on the historic capitonné craftsmanship and the artisanal quality of Pelle Frau®, this sofa stands out for its lighter lines and updated proportions, making it perfect for both traditional settings and spaces with a contemporary taste. The Chester Line sofa is the ideal solution for those who wish to furnish their living room with an iconic piece, capable of telling a story of elegance, culture, and attention to detail.

 

This sofa naturally fits into refined living rooms, historic villas, period homes, and spaces with wood paneling, where tradition merges with a more contemporary sensibility. The Chester Line is perfect for those who want to recreate sophisticated atmospheres, as well as for those seeking a contrasting element in minimalist, industrial, or eclectic interiors, where the strength of history dialogues with the modernity of furnishings and architecture.

 

In professional environments such as law firms, notary offices, executive offices, and prestigious corporate waiting rooms, the Chester Line sofa conveys authority, hospitality, and a sense of exclusivity. It is the ideal choice for those who want to offer clients and guests an experience of comfort and prestige, enhancing the company’s image with an iconic and recognizable piece of furniture.

 

The Chester Line sofa is also highly appreciated in boutique hotels, luxury hotel suites, exclusive lounge bars, and private clubs, where comfort and representation are essential. In showrooms, art galleries, and luxury retail spaces, its striking presence helps create sophisticated and memorable environments, often becoming the centerpiece of photo shoots, film productions, and advertising campaigns that aim to evoke atmospheres of class, history, and Italian design.

 

In libraries, reading rooms, museums, foundations, and cultural institutions, the Chester Line offers refined and welcoming seating, perfect for moments of relaxation, study, or contemplation. Its customizable finishes, colors, and materials also make it suitable for contract projects in hotels, yachts, luxury residences, and public spaces, becoming a distinctive element for interior designers and architects who wish to offer clients a piece of furniture that is both a status symbol and an everyday object.

 

Finally, it is perfect for those who want to bring a piece of history into their home, reinterpreted with a contemporary sensibility, choosing a sofa that not only furnishes a space but also tells a story and enhances it, becoming the heart of any environment in which it is placed.

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