The Lyra armchair, a timeless piece of elegance, first graced the Poltrona Frau catalogue in 1934 as a leather-clad evolution of the 1916 Lira model, which originally featured a velvet cushion. This 1934 rendition by Renzo Frau, with its gracefully rounded backrest adorned with leather-covered pins, draws inspiration from the refined ambiance of gentlemen’s clubs, smoking rooms, and Victorian parlors, offering a deep seat, plush armrests, and a sumptuous goose down cushion. Yet, the Lyra exudes a distinctly feminine charm through its sinuous, compact silhouette. Crafted with a seasoned beechwood frame, the armchair features a hand-tied steel biconical spring system supported by jute belts, with padding in rubberized horsehair and a luxurious goose down seat cushion. An optional lumbar cushion, also filled with goose down, enhances comfort. Upholstered in premium Pelle Frau® leather or fabric, the Lyra is further refined with leather-covered pins on the backrest and back, and is part of a numbered series marked with a 24kt gold-plated label. For those seeking to explore its design further, a downloadable 3D file of the Lyra armchair is available.
Poltrona Frau, an iconic Italian luxury furniture brand founded in 1912, is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and timeless designs, offering a range of high-end leather furniture, lighting, and home decor that blends modern aesthetics with traditional artistry.