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Mingling at Inform Interiors
We attended an event at Inform Interiors (2032 Eighth Ave., 206-622-1608), celebrating the new collections from Cassina and Poltrona Frau. This dual force of Italian styling excites us with their immaculate designs, long histories and careful constructions. We were lucky enough to tour the showroom with the Vice President of the Poltrona Frau Group, Angelo Antenucci, who was happy to answer our questions and show us what makes the pieces special.
For example, it takes three years for an artisan to learn the construction techniques of Poltrona Frau pieces, and then each piece is handcrafted. The company, in production since 1912, still uses the same techniques of construction that were employed when the the pieces were first being produced. Cassina also has a long history, beginning in the early part of the 20th century. The company has its own research and development center, and continues to innovate by collaborating with many dynamic designers. As for Cassina, Antenucci describes it as like "a beautiful woman you see walking down the street—something draws you in."
Beautiful, indeed!
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The 1919 chair, from Poltrona Frau’s Historical Collection
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Detail of the Kennedee, with hand-sewn x-motif
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Close-up of the Kennedee sofa, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud
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Poltrona Frau’s H_T Table, designed by Claudio Sylvestrin, with their Liz chair
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Cassina’s Cicognino table, designed by Franco Albini
