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How does the Archibald King differ from the original Archibald?

The King version offers a noticeably wider seat and greater overall scale, creating a more enveloping lounge character. The defining design elements, including the vertical folds and soft rounded profile, remain consistent with Jean-Marie Massaud's original conception.

What is Pelle Frau leather?

Pelle Frau is Poltrona Frau's proprietary leather, selected from top-grain hides and processed through a tanning method refined over more than a century. It is known for its suppleness, uniformity, and the way it develops a distinctive patina over time.

Can the Archibald King be customized in fabric?

Yes. The armchair is available in a removable fabric upholstery option, finished with tone-on-tone stitching. A wide range of fabric selections, colors, and finishes can be specified.

Who is Jean-Marie Massaud?

Jean-Marie Massaud is a French designer and architect whose work spans furniture, transportation, and architecture. His practice is rooted in a philosophy that connects form to experience, often producing pieces with a calm, anthropomorphic quality.

Is the Archibald King appropriate for contract or hospitality use?

The armchair's construction and material options make it well suited to high-end hospitality settings, private suites, and executive spaces, in addition to residential use. Specification details are best confirmed with a design professional.

Brand & Designer

Poltrona Frau
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Poltrona Frau

Founded in 1912, one brand with three souls: handmade in Italy furnishings, custom solutions for public and private spaces, and luxury interiors for cars, aviation, and yachting.
Jean-Marie Massaud
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Jean-Marie Massaud

A visionary French architect and designer known for creating refined, emotionally resonant work that balances innovation, simplicity, and human experience.