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.

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Poltrona Frau, founded in 1912 by Renzo Frau in Turin, Italy, has a rich history of craftsmanship in furniture design. Since the early 1960s, its headquarters has been in Tolentino. The company is known for its collaborations with numerous Italian and international architects and designers, creating beautiful and high-performing furniture products that inspire spaces.

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Renzo Frau

Lorenzo Frau, known as Renzo (1881-1926), was the founder of Poltrona Frau, the furniture brand specialising in leather products that bears his name. Frau grew up in Cagliari but moved to Milan for his military service. Once discharged, he married and moved to Turin, where he began working as a sales agent first for the Gribaudi company and then for Dermoide Patent, a manufacturer of imitation leather products. Thanks to this job, he had the opportunity to travel to Great Britain and discover Chesterfield armchairs, whose potential he immediately grasped. He soon began to import them to Italy. Shortly after that, in 1912, he opened a workshop, expanding the range of products to include French and Central European-inspired models. In a short time, he went from producing armchairs in clear styles to designing original models personally.

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