Fred
Made by Poltrona Frau
Designed by Roberto Lazzeroni
Roberto Lazzeroni conceived the Fred Desk as an exercise in controlled lightness, a form that reads as continuous and unbroken despite the precision of its construction. The desk's surface is wrapped in Poltrona Frau's Saddle Extra leather, hand-incised and cold-marked with delicate graphic patterns that speak to the house's long tradition of artisanal craft.
The curved leather front is achieved through a specialized shaping process that preserves the material's fluidity, keeping the silhouette visually calm. Beneath, the structure is solid ash, stained in moka or wenge, with triangular-profile legs that draw the eye downward and give the piece its characteristic sense of suspension above the floor.
- 4 mm Saddle Extra leather top with hand-executed incisions and cold markings
- Curved leather front formed through a dedicated artisanal process
- Solid ash frame available in moka or wenge stain
- Fitted wooden drawer on metal guides with soft-close mechanism
Lazzeroni's design sits at the intersection of furniture and object, where functional discipline and material warmth arrive at something genuinely quiet. The Fred Desk belongs to a body of work that treats the desk not as utility but as presence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What leather is used on the Poltrona Frau Fred Desk?
The Fred Desk is upholstered in Poltrona Frau's Saddle Extra leather, a full-grain hide known for its density and aging character. It is hand-incised and cold-marked with graphic patterns as part of the production process, making each piece subtly individual.
Who designed the Fred Desk?
The Fred Desk was designed by Roberto Lazzeroni, an Italian architect and designer whose work is recognized for its poetic restraint and sensitivity to material. He has collaborated with Poltrona Frau across several collections, consistently exploring the relationship between craft tradition and contemporary form.
What wood options are available for the Fred Desk?
The desk's solid ash structure is available stained in moka or wenge, both finishes chosen to complement the warm tones of the Saddle Extra leather without competing with its surface detail.
How is the curved leather front of the Fred Desk formed?
The curved leather front is shaped through a specialized process that molds the hide without breaking or stitching it at the curve, preserving the visual continuity of the surface. This technique is central to the desk's uninterrupted silhouette.
Is the Fred Desk made to order?
Yes, the Fred Desk is produced to order, allowing for selection of leather color and wood finish to suit a specific interior. Lead times vary and are confirmed at the time of inquiry.