Poltranova

Poltranova was an Italian furniture manufacturer active from the 1960s through the 1980s, based in the Pistoia area of Tuscany. At its most active, the company produced some of the most experimental furniture of the Italian Radical Design movement, working with designers including Gae Aulenti, Ettore Sottsass, and Mario Bellini.

Pieces from Poltranova's catalogue — low-slung lounge chairs, modular seating systems, and sculptural case furniture — represent a distinct moment in Italian design history when manufacturing confidence and intellectual ambition ran together. The label's relative obscurity outside specialist circles makes its pieces undervalued relative to the design quality and historical importance they represent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poltranova known for in Italian design history?

Poltranova is associated with the radical and experimental strand of Italian design in the 1960s and 70s — an era when Italian manufacturers led the world in formal invention and material experimentation. Their collaboration with designers like Sottsass and Aulenti placed them at the centre of the most intellectually ambitious furniture design of the period.

Where can I find original Poltranova furniture?

Collectors Network specialises in postwar Italian design, including rare pieces from labels like Poltranova that are difficult to find on the open market. Contact us directly or browse our current Italian design collection above.