Vanity Fair: The Real Poltrona Frau

Vanity Fair Poltrona Frau modeled on the original, born in 1930. Then he had a name, but only a number: 904. Came from the hands of Renzo Frau, an apprentice upholsterer's shop in Turin. Vanity is considered the archetype of the modern chair, produced in an unusual color, and first in the world of real transgression, characterized by the curved line and the thread of leather upholstery tacks, which runs without Interruptions back and arms. Today has become an object symbol to possess, however, is not a symptom of ostentatious luxury, but the real, long-lasting.

If by chance the old aunt has bequeathed to you, you can restore it in the seat of Tolentino, since the materials are marked with identification codes, which help to pick up even the date of production.

The journalist Emanuela Ride followed the establishment of a chair Vanity Fair, where it is produced, ie Tolentino, there is no assembly line, but only true artisans of this beautiful piece of furniture made in Italy.

As the journalist writes Ride this product has two characters: the man and the skin. Why is the "Frau leather" is a registered trademark, and the fruit of collaboration with the best tanneries in the district vincentino.

Now we see a summary of 5 points noted, always on the Ride:

1. The first phase involves attachment to the skeleton of jute belts, belts that are woven together to create the basis for suspension.
2. Each spring is pulled by hand and tied with jute strings. The seat is then applied a panel of horse hair, while the arms and back are padded with horsehair plants.
3. To cover will include only the most noble of the skin, the "grain".
4. Following nailing the edges: 275 nails, upholstered in leather, are skillfully incorporated with four shots marteletto.
5. It 'requires a meticulous final inspection, only after which Vanity Fair is considered appropriate to leave the factory to its destination.