Isadora Chair

Overview

Isadora is Roberto Lazzeroni's chair for Poltrona Frau, named for dance pioneer Isadora Duncan. Its solid-ash supporting structure uses a triangular cross-section, while a birch-plywood seat frame and cut polyurethane-foam padding support the seat.

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Materials and versions

The backrest is moulded rigid polyurethane with saddle-leather upholstery. The sheet lists Saddle Extra, ColorSphere and Nest upholstery, raw-edge perimeter seams, protective wax and either matching or contrasting stitching. The standard chair and a larger chair are shown in the official dimensions.

A chair named for movement

Poltrona Frau connects Isadora with Isadora Duncan and describes the design as a meeting of wood and saddle leather. Lazzeroni's concept reduces the material palette while the upholstery wraps the structure like a light garment.

Tailored construction

The page emphasizes cuts and stitching rather than applied ornament. Solid ash defines the load-bearing outline; plywood and foam form the seat, and felt pads protect the floor.