Poltrona Frau Marks 40 Years of In Motion with Ivo Pannaggi-Printed Vanity Fair XC Armchair
To commemorate 40 years of its In Motion division, which was founded in 1986 and initially created leather interiors for the Ferrari-engined Lancia Thema 8.32, Poltrona Frau is introducing a limited edition of 40 Vanity Fair XC armchairs. This armchair showcases Ivo Pannaggi's Futurist piece, Dinamismo assoluto della mano sinistra, printed on Pelle Frau ColorSphere Impact Less leather in shades of amber, ochre, burnt orange, and tobacco. The Vanity Fair XC represents a modern take on the original Vanity Fair designed by Renzo Frau in 1930. The official launch will occur on 4 September 2026, available via Poltrona Frau's online store and select retailers. Each chair includes a certificate of authenticity and a brass plate with a gold finish.
Key facts
- Poltrona Frau releases a 40-piece limited edition of the Vanity Fair XC armchair for the 40th anniversary of its In Motion division
- In Motion was established in 1986 with leather interiors for the Ferrari-engined Lancia Thema 8.32
- The edition features Ivo Pannaggi's Futurist artwork Dinamismo assoluto della mano sinistra digitally printed on Pelle Frau ColorSphere Impact Less leather
- The Vanity Fair XC is the contemporary evolution of the Vanity Fair, introduced in 1930 from a design by Renzo Frau
- In Motion's roots reach back to bespoke interiors for Vincenzo Lancia's cars in the 1920s and 1930s
- Past projects include the Sky Sleeper first-class seat for Japan Airlines in 1998–1999 with Ross Lovegrove, the Pershing 72 in 2006, and the 2021 Pininfarina Teorema concept
- Each armchair has a gold-finish brass plate on the back with the product name and edition number, plus a certificate of authenticity
- The launch was set for 4 September 2026 through Poltrona Frau's e-commerce platform and selected brand stores worldwide
Entities
Artists
- Ivo Pannaggi
- Renzo Frau
- Vincenzo Lancia
- Ross Lovegrove
- Giovanni Maiolo
Institutions
- Poltrona Frau
- Poltrona Frau In Motion
- Ferrari
- Lancia
- Japan Airlines
- Pershing
- Pininfarina
- DesignWanted
Locations
- Italy