Archibald Gran Comfort Armchair
Made by Poltrona Frau
Designed by Jean-Marie Massaud
Jean-Marie Massaud conceived the Archibald Gran Comfort as an architecture of repose. Where the original Archibald trades in sculptural precision, this expansive interpretation amplifies every dimension: widening the seat, deepening the cushion, and softening the silhouette into something closer to an embrace than a chair.
The structure is a steel frame whose presence is felt rather than seen, concealed beneath abundant padding that gives the form its characteristic settled weight. That contrast between the discipline of the hidden armature and the generosity of the upholstered surface is where the design finds its character.
- Upholstered in Pelle Frau leather, selected, tanned, and finished in-house according to techniques refined over more than a century
- Steel frame construction concealed beneath full padding
- Available made to order in a range of Pelle Frau leather hides and colors
- Designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau
Poltrona Frau has produced leather upholstered furniture in Tolentino, Italy since 1912. The Pelle Frau hide passes through the brand's own tannery, where artisans select, treat, and finish each skin, preserving the natural grain and ensuring a patina that deepens with age rather than diminishes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelle Frau leather and how is it made?
Pelle Frau is Poltrona Frau's proprietary leather, processed entirely in-house at the brand's facility in Tolentino, Italy. Each hide is selected, vegetable-tanned, and hand-finished using techniques developed over more than a century, resulting in a surface that develops a distinctive patina over time.
How does the Gran Comfort differ from the original Archibald?
The Gran Comfort is a scaled-up interpretation of Massaud's Archibald, with a wider seat, deeper cushioning, and a softer overall silhouette. The proportional shift transforms the chair from a precisely sculptural object into something more enveloping, while retaining the same concealed steel frame structure.
Who designed the Archibald armchair?
The Archibald was designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, a French designer and architect known for work that sits at the intersection of product design and spatial thinking. His collaboration with Poltrona Frau produced a family of seating that balances structural rigor with sensory comfort.
Is the Archibald Gran Comfort available in fabric upholstery?
The chair is primarily associated with Poltrona Frau's Pelle Frau leather range, which includes an extensive palette of colors and finishes. Availability of fabric options depends on current production configurations and should be confirmed at time of order.
Where is Poltrona Frau furniture manufactured?
Poltrona Frau has manufactured in Tolentino, in the Marche region of central Italy, since its founding in 1912. Production remains centered there, with craftspeople working across upholstery, frame construction, and leather processing on the same site.