Lyra

The Lyra armchair appeared for the first time entirely in leather in the Poltrona Frau catalogue of 1934 as a variant of an earlier 1916 model with velvet cushion called Lira.‎ Renzo Frau’s 1934 replica, with its rounded backrest refined with leather-covered pins, is also influenced by the formal traits of gentlemen’s clubs, smoking rooms and Victorian parlours with its deep seat, comfortable armrests and thick goose down cushion.‎However, the Lyra armchair gives them a more feminine feel thanks to its sinuous, graceful lines and compact dimensions.‎The supporting structure of the Lyra armchair is made from seasoned beechwood.‎ The seat and backrest spring system consists of hand-tied steel biconical springs attached to jute belts.‎ The padding is in rubberised horsehair, and in soft goose down for the seat cushion.‎ The optional lumbar cushion, padded with goose down, provides additional comfort.‎ The Lyra armchair is upholstered in Pelle Frau® leather or fabric and refined with leather-covered pins in the upper part of the backrest and on the back.‎ Lyra is a numbered series with a 24kt gold-plated label.‎