Vanity Fair Armchair
Made by Poltrona Frau
First produced in 1930 under the designation Model 904, the Vanity Fair armchair stands as one of the most enduring objects in Italian design history. Renzo Frau conceived it as a chair that would hold its presence across decades, drawing from the formal vocabulary of the period while insisting on deep, genuine comfort.
The construction is deliberate at every stage. A solid seasoned beech frame provides the structural foundation, while hand-shaped padding builds the chair's characteristic rounded volume from the inside out. Beneath the seat, steel biconical springs offer a responsive, calibrated support that sustains both posture and proportion over years of use.
Available in Poltrona Frau's full range of leathers and upholstery options, the Vanity Fair can be configured to suit the particular sensibility of a space without altering what makes it recognizable. Its silhouette reads with equal authority in a minimal interior or alongside richer, more layered surroundings.
- Solid seasoned beech structure
- Hand-shaped padding over steel biconical springs
- Available in the full Poltrona Frau leather and fabric range
- Made to order in Tolentino, Italy
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Pricing for made-to-order items varies based on configuration, finishes, and customization options. Please contact one of our design consultants or visit a showroom near you for current pricing and personalized assistance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Vanity Fair armchair first designed?
The Vanity Fair armchair was first produced in 1930, originally catalogued as model 904. It is attributed to Renzo Frau, the founder of Poltrona Frau, and has remained in continuous production since its introduction.
What materials are used in the Vanity Fair armchair?
The frame is constructed from solid seasoned beech, with hand-shaped padding applied over steel biconical springs. The upholstery is available in Poltrona Frau's extensive range of leathers and fabrics, each finished according to the brand's traditional craft standards.
Can the Vanity Fair armchair be customized?
Yes. Poltrona Frau offers the Vanity Fair in a wide selection of leather grades, fabric options, and colorways, allowing the piece to be configured for both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Is the Vanity Fair considered a design icon?
The Vanity Fair is widely regarded as one of the foundational pieces of twentieth-century Italian furniture design. Its proportions and upholstery approach have influenced Italian seating design broadly, and it remains a reference point for the Poltrona Frau brand identity.
How does the Vanity Fair armchair's comfort compare to its aesthetic presence?
The chair's enveloping volume is structural, not merely visual. The combination of hand-shaped padding and spring support creates a depth of seat that sustains long-term comfort, making the Vanity Fair as functional as it is formally distinctive.
