Parka Modular Sofa
Made by Poltrona Frau
Draga & Aurel drew their first Poltrona Frau commission directly from the cultural memory of the parka jacket, a garment that carried equal weight in American grunge and Italian paninaro street style during the 1990s. The result is a seating system that holds that same paradox: relaxed in silhouette, precise in construction.
Parka's defining gesture is its elliptical backrest, which flows continuously into the armrest and seat without interruption. The upholstery reaches the floor, giving each module a grounded, enveloping presence. Concave and convex configurations allow the system to open toward a room or wrap around it, adapting to the logic of the space rather than imposing its own.
- Modular system with configurable concave and convex arrangements
- Continuous elliptical backrest that flows unbroken into armrest and seat
- Floor-length upholstery for a grounded, enveloping silhouette
- Available in Poltrona Frau's signature Pelle Frau leather and a range of fabric options
- Designed by Draga & Aurel, made in Italy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Parka sofa for Poltrona Frau?
Parka was designed by Draga & Aurel, the Milan-based duo known for their layered, culturally referential approach to interiors and objects. It marks their first collaboration with Poltrona Frau.
What is Pelle Frau leather?
Pelle Frau is Poltrona Frau's proprietary leather, developed and refined over more than a century. It undergoes an extensive tanning and finishing process that gives it exceptional softness, consistency, and a patina that deepens with age and use.
Can the Parka sofa be configured for large or open-plan spaces?
Yes. The modular system supports both concave and convex compositions, making it well suited to open-plan living rooms, hospitality environments, and other large-scale interiors where a single sofa silhouette would be insufficient.
What upholstery options are available for Parka?
Parka can be specified entirely in Pelle Frau leather or in a combination of leather and fabric, both with tone-on-tone stitching. Custom configurations are available through authorized dealers and design professionals.
What was the cultural inspiration behind the Parka sofa?
Draga & Aurel drew from the 1990s parka jacket, a garment that simultaneously represented American grunge culture and Italian paninaro street style. That dual identity, at once bold and understated, is translated into the sofa's generous volumes and unfussy, floor-grazing profile.
