DU 55 Lounge Chair

SKU #DU_55_Chair_5564111

Overview

Poltrona Frau revisits the work of a forgotten genius of design to introduce a 1950’s icon to the contemporary panorama. The rounded geometries, the study of the thicknesses and padding, and the relationship between full and empty spaces led Gastone Rinaldi to design a chair with a strong personality. It communicates coherence, completeness and elegance straight away. The curved shell and sleek feet are a guarantee of the stability and comfort of this relaxing and welcoming chair. Feet in different finishes: ash in a teak veneer with endpins in antique-finish brass, black or chrome. Upholstery in Pelle Frau leather or removable fabric. Manufactured by Poltrona Frau.

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Designed in 1954.

32.8" W, 32.3" D, 35.5" H
Seat Height: 15.3" H
Arm Height: 21.8"

Manufacturer

Poltrona Frau

Poltrona Frau products combine intelligent, Italian craftsmanship with a hundred-year-plus history of success. New bestsellers join an archival collection of groundbreaking pieces to continue building a tradition of inspired design. A community of dedicated designers and technicians blend sustainability, research, and passion to uphold and extend the brand.

These inspired qualities, expressed in the finest European leather, comfort, and luxury, create an aesthetically advanced living environment for your home, office, and studio. In the living room, bedroom, kitchen, and beyond, Poltrona Frau products introduce perfection in detailing and a modern style infused with warmth.

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Designer

Gastone Rinaldi

Gastone Rinaldi (1920 - 2006) was born in Padua, Italy. In 1948, together with brother Giorgio, he took over RIMA - a company his father had founded for the production of metal furniture. From the 1950s onward, he collaborated with several important designers and architects including Gio Ponti, Alberto Rosselli, Ettore Sottsass, Carlo Mollino, and Marco Zanuso. In 1954, he won the prestigious Compasso d'Oro for the DU30 chair. In 2021, Italian manufacturer Tacchini resissued Rinaldi's engaging Orsola Series of soft-seating originally designed in 1970.