Times Bed
Made by Poltrona Frau
Named after the iconic typeface, the Times Bed translates the logic of typographic design into furniture form. Spalvieri & Del Ciotto approached the commission with the same rigor a type designer brings to a letterform: every element justified, proportion as the governing principle, nothing arbitrary.
The silhouette reads as architectural rather than decorative. Its considered lightness allows the structure to recede, giving the room its own presence rather than competing with it. This is a bed designed to hold a space without dominating it.
- Designed by Spalvieri & Del Ciotto for Poltrona Frau
- Available in the full spectrum of Poltrona Frau leathers and fabrics
- Composition and finish options for precise interior response
- Made to order
Poltrona Frau's upholstery tradition, refined over more than a century of Italian craft, anchors the design in materiality. The result is a bed that belongs equally to a spare, contemporary interior and a more layered, residential one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Times Bed for Poltrona Frau?
The Times Bed was designed by Spalvieri & Del Ciotto, an Italian duo known for their rigorous, architecturally informed approach to furniture design. The piece reflects their interest in typographic systems as a framework for proportion and form.
What upholstery options are available for the Times Bed?
The Times Bed is available in Poltrona Frau's full range of leathers and fabrics, including their renowned Pelle Frau hides, which are tanned and finished in-house in Tolentino, Italy. Composition and finish configurations allow the piece to be tailored to a specific interior.
What is the lead time for the Poltrona Frau Times Bed?
As a made-to-order piece, lead times vary depending on the chosen configuration and upholstery. Contacting an authorized representative is recommended for current production timelines.
What is Poltrona Frau's Pelle Frau leather?
Pelle Frau is Poltrona Frau's proprietary leather, produced at their tannery in Tolentino in the Marche region of Italy. It undergoes a selective tanning process that preserves the natural grain and develops a distinctive patina over time.
How does the Times Bed's design relate to typography?
Spalvieri & Del Ciotto drew directly from typographic methodology, treating the bed's structure the way a type designer treats a letterform: each element serving a clear visual function, with proportion and negative space as primary tools rather than decorative afterthoughts.