Isidoro Ultime Notizie cabinet is designed by Jean-Marie Massaud and reimagined by Fornasetti for Poltrona Frau with a poplar plywood panel frame, polyurethane foam padding and Pelle Frau® ColorSphere® Impact Less upholstery decorated using a sophisticated method akin to silkscreen printing. Shelves, doors and drawers made of poplar plywood and MDF with Canaletto Walnut veneer, glass and bottle compartments enriched with mini chrome-plated metal railings. Plastic caps for fixed parts, whilst opening parts rest on plastic swivel wheels.
Chrome metal fittings and stainless steel hinges. A pair of click-to-close mechanisms with combination guarantee its closure.
Poltrona Frau and Fornasetti reaffirm and deepen their creative partnership with an exclusive capsule collection, brought to life through two iconic pieces: the 1919 armchair and the Isidoro bar cabinet—both united by a singular, evocative thread.
Clad in Pelle Frau® ColorSphere® Impact Less leather, the two pieces are adorned with Fornasetti’s renowned “Ultime Notizie” motif, where vibrant butterflies flutter across vintage newspaper clippings, creating a striking and surreal trompe-l’œil effect.
Originally designed in 2007 by Jean-Marie Massaud, the Isidoro bar cabinet—an homage to the elegance of early 20th-century ocean liners and the glamour of 1920s soirées—takes on a new identity, transforming into a timeless, almost ceremonial guardian of the home ritual.
Behind its graceful form lies an astonishingly functional interior: the book-style opening reveals combination locks, a fold-out worktop, and precisely designed shelves and drawers to house bottles, glassware, and the finest mixology tools.
A harmonious interplay of artisanal leather craftsmanship, innovative printing on sustainable materials, and rich storytelling gives these pieces a singular emotional depth. No longer mere furnishings, the armchair and bar cabinet become vessels of narrative, visual play, and everyday elegance.
The collection’s meticulous attention to detail, exceptional materials, and its poetic-ironic spirit lend it a sophisticated personality—perfect for those seeking not just style, but a story to live in, day after day.
Starting price (VAT included): € 21.960,00