Lepli Small Amrchair
Made by Poltrona Frau
Designed by Kensaku Oshiro
Kensaku Oshiro's Lepli Small Armchair finds its origins in the logic of the atelier. Soft, considered folds fall across the upholstered shell, each pleat traced by fine stitching with the deliberateness of a tailor working in cloth rather than furniture. The chair reads as both sculptural object and intimate seat.
Part of the broader Lepli family, which encompasses stools, benches, and poufs, the small armchair maintains a compact silhouette without conceding presence. Its enveloping form suits a dressing room, a quiet bedroom corner, or a lounge setting where scale and atmosphere carry equal weight.
- Designed by Kensaku Oshiro, a Milan-based Japanese designer known for work that bridges European craft with considered restraint
- Upholstered in Poltrona Frau's full range of leathers and fabrics, including the house's signature Pelle Frau hides
- Available as part of the wider Lepli seating family for cohesive specification across a space
- Made to order, with broad customization through the Poltrona Frau upholstery program
Poltrona Frau was founded in 1912 in Tolentino, in the Marche region of Italy. For over a century the house has defined a particular standard of Italian upholstery: precise hand-stitching, proprietary leather tanning, and a consistent belief that the chair is among the most personal of objects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Lepli armchair for Poltrona Frau?
The Lepli collection was designed by Kensaku Oshiro, a Milan-based Japanese designer whose work is distinguished by its dialogue between European craft traditions and a quieter, more restrained sensibility. He has collaborated with several significant Italian manufacturers.
What is Pelle Frau leather?
Pelle Frau is Poltrona Frau's proprietary leather, tanned and finished at the house's facility in Tolentino, Italy. It is available in a wide range of colors and finishes and is recognized for its consistent grain, softness, and durability over time.
Can the Lepli Small Armchair be specified in fabric?
Yes. The Lepli Small Armchair is available through Poltrona Frau's full upholstery program, which includes both the house's leather offerings and a curated selection of fabrics, allowing it to be specified for a broad range of residential and contract environments.
What other pieces are in the Lepli family?
The Lepli family extends beyond the small armchair to include stools, benches, and poufs. The collection shares the same folded, tailored upholstery language, making it well suited for cohesive specification across a single space.
Where is Poltrona Frau furniture made?
Poltrona Frau furniture is produced in Tolentino, in the Marche region of central Italy, where the house has operated since its founding in 1912. Upholstery work, including leather cutting and hand-stitching, is carried out by skilled artisans at this facility.