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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pelle Frau leather and how does it age?

Pelle Frau is Poltrona Frau's proprietary leather, tanned and finished in their Tolentino facility using processes developed over more than a century. It develops a distinctive patina with use, deepening in character rather than simply wearing down.

Who designed the Archibald collection for Poltrona Frau?

The Archibald family was designed by French architect and designer Jean-Marie Massaud, whose practice spans furniture, architecture, and mobility. He is known for forms that balance sculptural presence with an almost weightless ease.

How does the King differ from the standard Archibald armchair?

The King features a more generous scale, with wider proportions and a deeper seat that shift the experience from alert seating toward extended, considered rest. The design vocabulary, including the vertical folds and rounded profile, remains consistent across the family.

Can the Archibald King be ordered in fabric upholstery?

Yes. The armchair is available in removable fabric upholstery as an alternative to Pelle Frau leather. Fabric versions use tone-on-tone stitching, where the leather versions feature contrast stitching along the edges and external planes.

Where is the Archibald King armchair manufactured?

It is made to order at Poltrona Frau's historic workshops in Tolentino, in the Marche region of central Italy, where the house has produced upholstered furniture since 1912.