Poltrona Frau turns Shanghai flagship into design museum


Home furnishings

October 2, 2025

Beyond static displays, the museum is built as a cultural engine, with rotating shows, artist talks, workshops and design salons that feature local and international voices. Image credit: Poltrona Frau

 

Italian furniture maker Poltrona Frau is showcasing a transformed retail space.

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