The Fratina chair, designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova in 1972, is an iconic piece of Italian Radical design. Inspired by the traditional Savonarola chair, Ceroli reimagined the form using interlocking wooden planes to create a striking, sculptural silhouette. Constructed from solid pine wood, this chair emphasizes outline and structure, with its rhythmic composition generating a dynamic interplay of positive and negative space. It functions as both a practical piece of furniture and a work of art, embodying Ceroli's interest in archetypal forms and seriality. This chair is in very good vintage condition and is a testament to radical modernist design principles.
- Inspired by traditional Savonarola chair
- Reduces form to interlocking wooden planes
- Sculptural and conceptual lens
- Emphasizes outline and structure over mass
- Rhythmic construction creates positive and negative space
- Absence of ornament underscores interest in archetypal form and seriality
- Functional and symbolic, intersection of furniture and sculpture
- Radically modern language
- Solid pine wood construction
- Very good vintage condition
Details
- Category
- Chairs
- Chair Features
- Swivel, Reclining backrest
- Armrest Type
- No armrests
- Backrest Type
- Upholstered
- Assembly Required
- Yes
- Pattern
- Solid
- Seat Type
- Upholstered
- Material
- Pine wood
Questions & answers
- How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
- This Poltronova chair is sold by 2 retailers from $5,618.00 to $6,754.00. The lowest in-stock price is $5,618.00. Available at oblist.com and chairish.com.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes. It's in stock at 2 of 2 retailers.
- What are the key features?
- Key features include Inspired by traditional Savonarola chair, Reduces form to interlocking wooden planes, Sculptural and conceptual lens, Emphasizes outline and structure over mass, and Rhythmic construction creates positive and negative space.
- What is it made of?
- It's made of pine wood.
- What's its armrest type?
- Its armrest type is no armrests.
- What's its backrest type?
- Its backrest type is upholstered.