Squash Armchair
Made by Poltrona Frau
Faye Toogood approaches furniture the way a sculptor approaches material: with physical intuition and a refusal to separate comfort from form. The Squash Armchair, created for Poltrona Frau's 2024 Imagine Collection, is that sensibility made fully inhabitable. Its rounded contours and swelling cushion volumes suggest something pressed gently into shape, settled and completely at ease.
The construction begins with a rigid polimex frame, which provides structural integrity beneath the generous upholstery. Large, softly padded cushions are offered in Pelle Frau leather or a leather and fabric combination, with removable covers that allow the piece to evolve over time. Light padding extends across the frame and legs, so even the structural elements feel considered rather than incidental.
- Rigid polimex frame with full upholstery coverage
- Available in Pelle Frau leather or leather and fabric combinations
- Removable cushion covers for long-term versatility
- Part of Poltrona Frau's 2024 Imagine Collection
Toogood's practice draws from art, craft, and anthropology in equal measure. Her furniture carries the weight of objects that have always existed, forms that feel at once prehistoric and entirely of the present moment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Squash Armchair for Poltrona Frau?
The Squash Armchair was designed by British artist and designer Faye Toogood as part of Poltrona Frau's 2024 Imagine Collection. Toogood is known for her sculptural, tactile approach to design, working across furniture, fashion, and fine art.
What upholstery options are available for the Squash Armchair?
The Squash Armchair is available in Pelle Frau leather or a combination of leather and fabric. Poltrona Frau's Pelle Frau is a proprietary leather recognized for its depth of color, suppleness, and longevity developed through the brand's tanning and finishing processes.
What is the frame construction of the Squash Armchair?
The chair is built on a rigid polimex frame, a composite material that provides a stable structural base. Light padding is applied to the frame and legs, softening the silhouette and contributing to the piece's characteristic tactile quality.
What colorways did Faye Toogood recommend for the Squash Armchair?
Toogood curated four colorways for the Squash: Cream, Sage, Blue, and Brown. These palettes reflect her broader design sensibility, favoring earthy, considered tones that work in dialogue with natural materials and contemporary interiors alike.
What is Poltrona Frau's Imagine Collection?
The Imagine Collection is a 2024 initiative by Poltrona Frau that invited designers and artists to reimagine the lounge chair through a personal, experimental lens. The collection pairs the brand's Italian craft heritage with contemporary creative voices from across disciplines.
