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Poltrona Frau

Fred Writing Desk

Name: Fred Writing Desk
Brand: Poltrona Frau
SKU: 5-00344
Availability: InStock

£7,380

Estimated delivery time: 8 - 10 Weeks

Top Finish

Base Finish

Saddle Extra Leather

Defined by its sculptural lightness and angular poise, the Fred desk by Poltrona Frau brings architectural refinement to bedroom workspaces and private home studies. Designed by Roberto Lazzeroni, its asymmetric top and tapering ash wood base express quiet tension, grounding the piece with visual clarity and spatial restraint.

The desktop is upholstered in saddle-leather, hand-detailed with cold markings and sealed dye edges that develop character over time. A single drawer in wengè-stained ash conceals soft-close metal runners, merging tactile richness with structural precision. Crafted in Italy, Fred embodies artisanal discipline through considered proportions and refined material contrasts.

Made in Italy

This piece is made to order in Italy.

Estimated delivery from order date:

United Kingdom: 8 - 10 weeks.
International: 10 - 12 weeks.

Timeframes are estimates and depend on shipping location. Your confirmed delivery window will be shared by email within 10 days of order confirmation.

Client Advisers are available Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (GMT) for guidance on specifications or delivery planning.

Made-to-order policy: this piece is produced specifically for you and cannot be cancelled or returned.

DIMENSIONS

W136 x D71 x H73 cm

MATERIALS & DETAILS

Structure made from solid ash wood with a triangular profile, available in wengè stain (32) or moka stain (61). Metal accessories are finished in galvanised gunmetal grey with a protective varnish.

Top crafted from an MDF panel with a scratch-resistant black lacquer, enhanced by soft hand-carved details and cold-pressed markings that create subtle graphic accents.

Covering made from a single 4 mm piece of Saddle Extra leather, applied without seams or divisions. The raw-cut edges are hand-painted in a matching tone and finished with protective wax for durability and refinement.

Drawer constructed from solid ash wood in matching wengè or moka stain. Assembled on soft-close metal runners, the drawer features a bevelled 45° front edge for effortless grip and seamless integration.

Aesthetic details include a curved Saddle leather drawer front, formed through a unique artisanal process without internal supports—demonstrating the brand’s mastery of material and form.

YEAR OF DESIGN

2011

DESIGNER

Roberto Lazzeroni

Meet the Designer

Roberto Lazzeroni

A leading voice in contemporary Italian design, Roberto Lazzeroni channels the expressive spirit of Radical Design into sculptural furniture and interiors rooted in material warmth and spatial clarity. Influenced by conceptual art and architectural theory, his long-standing collaborations with ateliers like Poltrona Frau reflect a refined minimalism—where sensual curves and artisan craftsmanship define a timeless yet distinctive design language.

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Meet the Maker

Poltrona Frau

Founded in 1912 and based in Tolentino, Poltrona Frau is one of Italy’s most storied furniture makers. From proprietary leathers to timber and textile, its atelier combines hand-finished techniques with architectural precision. Every piece reflects over a century of design culture—where craftsmanship, material rigour, and refined comfort quietly converge.

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