Nivola armchair by Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni design, upholstered in Pelle Frau® leather, ash wood frame, contrast stitching, Italian artisanal comfort

Nivola | Armchair

Roberto Lazzeroni

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€ 5.320

The backrest shell is made of moulded polyurethane foam with light padding in polyurethane foam and polyester wadding. The seat is made of seasoned beech with polyurethane foam padding, pressed felt, and elastic webbing for springing. The seat cushions are in goose down with a stabilizing polyurethane foam insert to reduce sinking while maintaining comfort. The four support legs are in solid ash. The Nivola armchair is fully upholstered in Pelle Frau® or in the option combining multiple materials.

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Nivola | Armchair

Roberto Lazzeroni
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Light, feminine, highly alluring: Roberto Lazzeroni’s Nivola armrest and sofa stand out for their clean, streamlined designs. Simple and precise lines for a compact and rounded seat, enhanced by warm and natural materials expertly processed by Poltrona Frau.

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Roberto Lazzeroni

Roberto Lazzeroni was born in Pisa. He studied art and architecture in Florence, taking an increasing personal interest in the phenomena of conceptual art and radical design during his years of training.He débuted professionally in the early 1980s with a series of important 'Interior Architecture' works that were immediately noticed and published by both Italian and international magazines. Roberto Lazzeroni has enjoyed an extremely dynamic professional journey that today sees him involved in various projects, and able to boast prestigious collaborations, art direction and interior and contract design in various parts of the world.

Awards include: Tecniques Discretes (Paris, 1991), Conran Foundation Museum, (London, 1992), Elegant Techniques, (Chicago, 1992), La Fabbrica Estetica, (Paris, 1993), Dall'Albergo alla Nave, (Genoa, 1993), Costruire il mobile, (Milan 1999). 

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The Nivola armchair by Poltrona Frau naturally expresses a form of intimate, soft, and distinctly contemporary elegance. Designed by Roberto Lazzeroni, it stands out for its compact silhouette, light rounded lines, and its ability to convey comfort and refinement without ever feeling excessive. It is an ideal armchair for those who want a high-end furnishing piece capable of bringing personality even to more intimate spaces, with a warm, measured, and welcoming design language.

 

 

The Nivola armchair is particularly suitable for people seeking a compact yet genuinely comfortable seat, perfect for experiencing the living room in a more intimate and relaxed way. In a small living room, a conversation corner, beside a side table, or in a reading area, it immediately creates a softer and more intimate atmosphere. It is a compelling choice for those who want a home that combines comfort, good taste, and well-balanced proportions without relying on oversized volumes.

 

 

Thanks to its light and carefully balanced presence, it fits naturally into urban apartments, medium-sized living rooms, spacious primary bedrooms, private studies, and intimate lounges. In all these settings, it responds to the need for an elegant armchair that does not overload the space, but clearly enhances its quality. It is the kind of seat that works particularly well when the goal is to add a point of comfort and style without compromising the overall sense of lightness.

 

 

The Nivola armchair is especially well suited to those who appreciate interiors with a soft and tactile character. The wooden feet, Pelle Frau® leather upholstery or combinations with fabric, and the quality of construction all contribute to creating a warm, understated, and sensory elegance, perfect for interiors with neutral palettes, dark woods, substantial fabrics, soft rugs, and diffused lighting. In this type of setting, the armchair is not merely a seat, but an element that helps create a more personal and welcoming atmosphere.

 

 

Its compact yet enveloping form also makes it suitable for those who want a high-quality relaxation area within a limited space. It can be used for reading, conversation, taking a break, or simply completing the living room with a seat that has a clear identity of its own. It is particularly interesting for those who are not looking for a dramatic or monumental armchair, but for a well-proportioned, elegant object capable of improving the everyday experience of the home.

 

 

From a stylistic point of view, the Nivola armchair works easily in both contemporary interiors and more sophisticated, eclectic environments, where design should feel measured yet recognizable. Its image is well suited to those seeking understated luxury and soft lines, avoiding visual rigidity and favoring a more human and approachable aesthetic. It is also an ideal solution for those who want to introduce a note of refinement into smaller rooms without creating overly strong contrasts with the rest of the furnishings.

 

 

The Nivola armchair can also be highly effective in professional or hospitality settings. In boutique hotels, selected waiting areas, executive offices, or small lounges, it helps create sophisticated hospitality in a compact format, offering an elegant presence and immediately perceptible comfort. In these environments, it can be enhanced by light side tables, decorative lamps, and natural materials, creating small, carefully curated areas for sitting and relaxation.

 

 

The Nivola armchair is therefore particularly suitable for people seeking a compact yet exceptionally high-quality armchair, an elegant seat for intimate spaces, premium materials interpreted with lightness, and a furnishing piece that makes the home feel more welcoming and personal. It is a choice that works especially well when the project calls for balance, warmth, and a beauty that can be appreciated both in its form and in everyday use.