Oxford Office Chair by Poltrona Frau with seasoned beechwood frame, Pelle Frau® leather upholstery with hand-finished capitonné quilting, five-spoke base in wood or aluminium, Italian luxury design

Oxford | Office chair

Poltrona Frau Style & Design Centre

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The Oxford armchair features a seasoned beech frame and elastic belt springing. The President and Executive versions have a five-spoke base, available with different supports and finishes. The upholstery is in Pelle Frau® leather, enriched on the inner surface with fine, hand-crafted capitonné detailing. The chair rotates 360°, and both the seat height and the backrest oscillation and inclination (with intermediate locking positions) are adjustable.

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Oxford | Office chair

Poltrona Frau Style & Design Centre
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Capitonné processing for an office chair designed for people who love classical and traditional lines. Designed by Poltrona Frau Style & Design Centre, the Oxford chair takes its inspiration from the prestigious English office chairs of the early 20th century. 

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Poltrona Frau, Second half of the 60. In the second half of the 1960s, Poltrona Frau created an internal structure to manage research and development. Whilst preserving the know-how of expert craftsmanship, the Centre for Research and Development experiments with new material, new building techniques and creates new forms. The highly specialised design technicians that make up the group benefit from a superbly equipped prototype laboratory, where they can give form to new ideas. Products and raw material are tested in the Analysis and Experimentation Laboratory, a very efficient structure for the fine-tuning of high-quality products conforming international norms. 

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01 oxford office president chair 5233011
02 oxford office aluminium president chair 5233011
03 oxford office executive chair 5233021
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The Oxford office armchair is designed for those who wish to transform their workspace into an environment that combines comfort, prestige and aesthetic identity. Inspired by the grand English office chairs of the early twentieth century, it interprets the world of executive interiors through a classic and authoritative design language, made even more distinctive by its internal button-tufted upholstery and Pelle Frau leather covering. The seasoned beechwood frame, 360° swivel seat, and adjustable seat height and backrest inclination make Oxford an ideal choice for those seeking not only a striking presence but also practical functionality for everyday use.

 

In an executive office, the Oxford office armchair perfectly meets the needs of those who wish to communicate solidity, reliability and attention to detail. It is particularly suited to imposing desks, professional offices and prestigious environments where furnishings directly contribute to the perception of status and quality. It is therefore intended for those seeking an armchair that reinforces the authority of the workspace without sacrificing the comfort required for meetings, reading, writing and extended periods of management-related work.

 

In a home office, Oxford is ideal for those who do not identify with technical seating featuring an overly operational or impersonal design. It works particularly well in refined home studies, libraries and rooms featuring wood panelling, wooden desks, statement rugs and warm colour palettes, where maintaining consistency between function and style is essential. It is therefore a compelling choice for those who want a more elegant, distinguished and welcoming home office that integrates seamlessly with the rest of the home without looking like a purely technical workspace.

 

In terms of user experience, the Oxford office armchair is suited to those who spend many hours at their desk and want a seat that provides a reassuring sense of support and quality throughout the working day. Seat-height adjustment, backrest inclination with intermediate locking positions and 360° rotation make it suitable for those who need dynamic comfort while working, particularly when alternating between periods of concentration, phone calls, document consultation and frequent interaction with others.

 

Oxford is also particularly well suited to prestigious meeting rooms, law firms, consulting offices, corporate management suites and professional hospitality environments where design must convey reliability and distinction. In these settings, the chair is not merely a functional support but also a visual statement of positioning. It is therefore ideal for those who wish to project a more confident and polished professional image, enhancing the environment with noble materials, carefully balanced finishes and an aesthetic that draws on tradition without appearing dated.

 

The different available bases, in wood or aluminium, also allow the armchair to adapt to a variety of settings. Versions with warmer finishes fit naturally into classic or modern-classic interiors, while aluminium bases can make it equally suitable for contemporary offices seeking an elegant yet less formal atmosphere. This versatility makes Oxford an appealing choice for those looking for a customisable executive chair that complements both solid-wood furnishings and more minimalist desks in contemporary professional environments.

 

Finally, the Oxford office armchair is a particularly fitting choice for those who consider the workplace an essential part of their personal image and everyday well-being. It is not intended for anonymous or temporary environments, but for spaces that express continuity, professional culture and attention to the experience of those who work there. It is therefore ideal for those seeking an executive chair that brings together ergonomics, prestige and craftsmanship in a rare balance between practical functionality and symbolic value.