“Esedra is an elegant mix of Swedish handcraft tradition and the skill, elegance, and knowledge of Poltrona Frau, says designer Monica Frster of her beautifully crafted Esedra Pouf (2007). The Swedish designer based the ottomans circular form on woven-straw Lapp handicrafts from the Arctic Circle region where she grew up. Poltrona Fraus artisans have adapted the pliss technique from Chesterfield sofas to carefully handstitch overlapping segments of leather or fabric radiating out from the center like a sunburst. Luxe materiality combines with precise workmanship to create this refined, versatile piece, which can serve as a seat, table, or footrest. Made in Italy.

• The pouf is crafted on a solid beech and birch plywood frame upholstered in leather or fabric.
• The material is carefully hand-stitched into pliss folds that radiate out from the center.
• Use this generously scaled, versatile ottoman as a seat, table, or footrest.
• It sits on a black lacquered wood base.

Esedra Pouf

• Height (in): 13
• Width (in): 39
• Depth (in): 39
• Weight (lbs): 41.75