Martha Armchair

Overview

Roberto Lazzeroni’s Martha armchair pairs a sinuous open shell with a curved backrest that appears suspended above it. The seat slopes slightly rearward, and a removable cushion completes the upholstered interior.

Construction

The two-part shell is moulded rigid polyurethane. Soft moulded polyurethane, polyester wadding and polyurethane foam form the inner back, seat and cushion. A triangular-section trestle and four legs are made from solid ash.

Specifications

• Model: 5646111
• Largest drawing values, not labelled with axes: 74 × 77 × 73 cm
• Exterior: Saddle Extra leather
• Interior: Pelle Frau® leather or fabric
• Certification: FSC® 100% for eligible leather-and-fabric combinations described in the sheet

A shell that stays open

Poltrona Frau describes Martha as almost a capsule: it receives and protects without closing in. Lazzeroni forms the seat and armrests as one outward-opening line, then holds the softly curved back above the shell with a concealed attachment.

Contrast as a design tool

The design deliberately places a firm outer casing against a softer inner surface. Hand-finished visible stitching marks the meeting of those materials, while the ash support keeps the upholstered volume clear of the floor.