Carrephilia Armchair

Overview

Carrephilia is an armchair made by Poltrona Frau in collaboration with Wilmotte & Industries. A network of Pelle Frau® strips, woven with a technique inspired by cannage, forms its sides, on a solid ash frame with steam-bent ash armrests.

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Construction

• Legs: four solid ash legs of triangular section, in Wengé-stained, Moka-stained or natural ash, with felt pads
• Shell: rigid moulded polyurethane foam, finished with the woven leather
• Armrests: steam-bent ash

Specifications

• Armchair 02W: largest drawing values, not labelled with axes: 61.5, 69 and 80 cm

Carré and philia

The page explains the name: "carré" evokes the square as a symbol of balance and geometric rigour, and "philia" the idea of hospitality and sharing. It calls the armchair strong, welcoming and balanced, yet rich in sophisticated details.

A weave from leather goods

The woven motif is described as inspired by the world of high-fashion leather goods and is applied to the wooden frame with sartorial precision. The page says finishes, colours and materials can be chosen and adapted to each project.