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Chester Line Sofa
Renzo Frau's Chester as a modular system: capitonné sofas, chaise longue and curved elements.
1970 × 670 × 1060 mm
Official product information
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Description
Overview
Chester Line is a modular sofa system credited to Renzo Frau. Poltrona Frau presents it as the natural evolution of the classic Chester, lightened and updated for contemporary living: the sculpted sofa is deconstructed and multiplied into elements that can be combined in open or closed arrangements.
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Construction
Modular elements are seasoned solid beech and poplar with poplar plywood crosspieces. Hand-tied biconical springs sit on jute belts, and the seat cushion holds goose down and foam.
Specifications
- Sectional 2-seater sofa, one arm, 5617221: W 197 cm, D 106 cm, H 67 cm (6 cm feet)
- Upholstery: all leather, or leather with fabric seat cushions
Story
From the classic to a system
The page recalls that Chester has been a Poltrona Frau classic since Renzo Frau presented it in 1912, and describes Chester Line as its natural evolution, lightened and updated for contemporary living. The sheet gives the same reading: the impeccable elegance and the iconic workings stay, while the sofa lightens, breaks up and multiplies.
What stays and what changes
The sheet lists the capitonné, the button stitching and the spiral of the armrest as the features kept from the classic. Unlike Chester and Chester One, the base under the seat is smooth, with no capitonné.
More by Renzo Frau
Chester One Ottoman
Chester One ottoman: a square capitonné pouf on beech, 98 cm each way, in Pelle Frau leather.
Chester Line Ottoman
Chester Line ottoman, a smooth-topped pouf in Pelle Frau leather on a beech and poplar frame.
Lyra Armchair
Fumoir Armchair
A compact tufted armchair with hand-tied springs, horsehair padding and brass front wheels
Collection
Chester
Chester by Renzo Frau for Poltrona Frau, born in 1912 after the Chesterfield sofas of London clubs: the classic sofa and armchair, Chester One and Chester Line.
