Poltrona Frau
Chester Line Sofa
Chester Line Sofa
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The distinctive features and precious processing details of the Chester are all present, revisited here in a lighter form in the quest for an informal elegance achieved by subtraction: the historic capitonné remains on the backrest while the base of the sofa disappears; the metal feet are almost invisible to further emphasise the beauty of the seat; compared with the classic two-seater sofa, there is just one large cushion which is even more comfortable. The elements without armrests and backrest also make it possible to add accessories like the Fidelio side tables and lamp, enhancing the functionality of the various configurations. Armrests can be attached at both ends or just on the left or right. The supporting structure of the Chester Line sofa is made from solid seasoned beechwood. The seat, backrest and armrest spring system consists of hand-tied biconical springs on jute belts. The backrest and armrests are padded with hand-shaped vegetable horsehair. Seat cushion in goose down with the addition of a polyurethane foam stabilising insert. The upholstery is in Pelle Frau® leather, which can be matched with the Poltrona Frau fabrics in different combinations. Feet in the classic spherical version in beechwood with a dark walnut stain or lacquered black; 12 cm high in beechwood with a dark walnut stain or lacquered black; in beechwood covered with leather matching the upholstery of the sofa, or in blade-shaped brushed aluminium with a burnished effect.
Backorder item(s) may take approximately 19 weeks to arrive in Singapore.
Backorder item(s) may take approximately 14 weeks to arrive in Singapore.
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Natural materials and certain finishes may vary or change over time due to humidity, sunlight and environmental conditions.
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PRICES
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INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY
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Our Retail Team is available from 11:00 to 20:00, Monday to Sunday.
Contact us at +65 6509 0555 or e-mail us at retail@proof.com.sg.
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Backorder item(s) may take approximately 19 weeks to arrive in Singapore.
Backorder item(s) may take approximately 14 weeks to arrive in Singapore.
PORTRAYAL OF PRODUCTS
While every effort has been made to portray items accurately, slight variations in colour, texture, finish and dimensions may occur. Product images are for illustrative purposes, and colours may differ depending on individual screen settings.
Natural materials and certain finishes may vary or change over time due to humidity, sunlight and environmental conditions.
We recommend consulting our Retail Team on material suitability and care before purchasing.
PRICES
Prices displayed on the website are in Singapore Dollars (SGD), and exclusive of the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST). The applicable GST will be added during checkout. We reserve the right to alter prices at any time without prior notice.
Any price changes will be confirmed to you at the time of ordering.
WHY BUY AUTHORISED
When you invest in a piece you love, you deserve the assurance of authenticity, official manufacturer warranties and dedicated after-sales support.
Explore the benefits of buying authorised here
AVAILABILITY
All items are subject to availability.
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
We aim to respond to all quotation requests via email within 48 hours. If you do not receive a response within this period, please contact us at retail@proof.com.sg.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY
For orders outside Singapore, please contact us via the telephone or e-mail.
Our Retail Team is available from 11:00 to 20:00, Monday to Sunday.
Contact us at +65 6509 0555 or e-mail us at retail@proof.com.sg.
Meet The Designer
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, a 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 on to 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.
know the brand
Poltrona Frau
Noted for their exhaustive quality standards, the company uses a 21-step leather tanning process (vs. industry standard ranging from 12-15 steps) where the full-grain leather is dyed through, so a surface scratch won’t reveal a lining underneath. 95% of Poltrona Frau’s products are made by hand.
The Pelle Frau® leather tanning processes are exclusively combined with chrome treatments, which guarantee greater chemical and biological stability, to preserve the softness and flexibility of the leathers. Selected and produced by the finest quality Italian tanneries, Pelle Frau® leather is only “admitted” to the production process after it has passed a series of tests in the Poltrona Frau laboratories: from sensory tests to evaluate its hand, touch, colour, appearance and choice, to physical and mechanical tests that guarantee its impermeability, breathability and resistance to rubbing and stains.
