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Who designed the Downtown Lounge Armchair?

Jean-Marie Massaud, the French designer known for work that bridges architecture and industrial design, created the Downtown Lounge collection for Poltrona Frau. The lounge chair evolved from his earlier Downtown office seating, adapting the same formal language for residential and hospitality settings.

What is Pelle Frau leather?

Pelle Frau is Poltrona Frau's proprietary leather, tanned and finished at the brand's own facility in Tolentino, Italy. It is known for its consistent grain, suppleness, and the way it develops a natural patina over time, and it is offered in a wide range of colors across several finishes and thicknesses.

Can the Downtown Lounge Armchair swivel?

Yes. The chair is available with an aluminum swivel base that includes a 360-degree return mechanism, which gently resets the seat to its original orientation. A fixed solid wood base is also available for settings where a more static, grounded presence is preferred.

Is the Downtown Lounge suitable for contract or hospitality use?

The collection's structural options, COM capability, and the availability of contract-grade fabrics make it appropriate for hospitality lounges, executive reception areas, and high-end waiting environments. Poltrona Frau's contract division can advise on specification and volume requirements.

How does the ottoman relate to the armchair?

The ottoman is designed as a companion piece, sharing the armchair's upholstery options and proportional logic. It functions as a footrest when paired with the chair, but its scale and finish allow it to stand independently as an occasional seat or low surface within the broader composition of a room.

Brand & Designer

Poltrona Frau
Poltrona Times Lounge

Poltrona Frau

Founded in 1912, one brand with three souls: handmade in Italy furnishings, custom solutions for public and private spaces, and luxury interiors for cars, aviation, and yachting.
Jean-Marie Massaud
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Jean-Marie Massaud

A visionary French architect and designer known for creating refined, emotionally resonant work that balances innovation, simplicity, and human experience.