Downtown Office Chair
Made by Poltrona Frau
Designed by Jean-Marie Massaud
Jean-Marie Massaud brings a sculptor's eye to the demands of the executive environment. The Downtown office chair holds its own through proportion and restraint, a silhouette of composed authority that belongs as naturally in a private office as it does in a design-led boardroom.
At its core is Poltrona Frau's Pelle Frau leather, one of the most respected materials in Italian furniture. Each hide is selected, tanned, and finished by artisans at the Tolentino atelier, producing upholstery with depth, warmth, and a patina that develops genuinely over time.
- Designed by Jean-Marie Massaud
- Upholstered in Pelle Frau full-grain leather
- Handcrafted in Tolentino, Italy
- Available in a range of leather colors and base finishes
- Engineered for ergonomic precision in executive settings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelle Frau leather and how is it made?
Pelle Frau is Poltrona Frau's proprietary full-grain leather, produced at the brand's atelier in Tolentino, Italy. Each hide is individually selected, vegetable- or chrome-tanned depending on the grade, and finished by hand, resulting in a material with exceptional depth and a patina that matures distinctively with use.
Who designed the Downtown office chair?
The Downtown office chair was designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, the French designer known for work that sits between sculpture and industrial precision. Massaud has collaborated with leading international brands across furniture, architecture, and product design.
Is the Downtown chair suitable for all-day executive use?
Yes. While the chair reads as an aesthetic object, its construction incorporates ergonomic engineering calibrated for sustained use in executive environments, balancing postural support with the visual restraint expected of serious office furniture.
What customization options are available for the Downtown chair?
The Downtown is available in a broad selection of Pelle Frau leather colors and base finishes, allowing the chair to be specified for a wide range of interior palettes. Configuration options are best confirmed directly, as the range evolves seasonally.
Where is Poltrona Frau furniture manufactured?
Poltrona Frau has manufactured its furniture in Tolentino, in the Marche region of Italy, since 1912. The atelier maintains traditional upholstery techniques alongside contemporary production methods, and each piece carries the heritage of that continuous craft lineage.