Viola Chair
Made by Poltrona Frau
Designed by Alberto Zattin
The Viola Chair began as a commission for the three-Michelin-star Four Seasons restaurant in Hong Kong, conceived alongside the celebrated hospitality design studio AB Concept. What designer Alberto Zattin delivered was a form that has long since outgrown its origins.
The gently curved wooden backrest flows continuously into the armrests, forming a single, uninterrupted gesture that reads as both structural and sculptural. It is a silhouette defined by restraint, confident without insistence.
What distinguishes Viola at a distance is confirmed up close. Sixty individual saddle-leather laces are woven by hand to connect the backrest to the frame, a detail that rewards careful examination and speaks directly to over a century of Italian leather craft. The dialogue between solid wood and open weave produces a lightness that allows the chair to hold its presence without commanding the room.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Poltrona Frau Viola Chair?
The Viola Chair was designed by Alberto Zattin, originally commissioned for the three-Michelin-star Four Seasons restaurant in Hong Kong in collaboration with hospitality design studio AB Concept.
What type of leather is used in the Viola Chair?
The Viola Chair uses saddle leather, hand-woven into sixty individual laces that connect the backrest to the wooden frame. Saddle leather is prized for its density, durability, and the way it develops character over time.
How is the backrest of the Viola Chair constructed?
The backrest is carved from solid wood and curves continuously into the armrests in a single uninterrupted form. The sixty hand-woven leather laces that span the backrest are assembled by hand, reflecting traditional Italian craft practice.
Is the Viola Chair suitable for contract and hospitality use?
Yes. The chair was originally designed for a fine-dining restaurant environment, and its construction reflects the durability and precision expected in professional contract applications.
What wood and finish options are available for the Viola Chair?
Poltrona Frau offers the Viola Chair in a range of wood finishes and leather colors. Specific configurations are available through direct consultation, as options vary by market and project requirements.