Archibald King Armchair
Made by Poltrona Frau
Designed by Jean-Marie Massaud
Jean-Marie Massaud conceived the Archibald family as a study in relaxed authority. The King armchair deepens that premise: wider proportions and a deeper seat invite a quality of repose closer to private retreat than conventional seating.
Signature vertical folds run along the upholstered surfaces, tracing a quiet architectural rhythm across the form. The rounded profile resists stiffness without sacrificing composure, holding its shape with a confidence that rewards long acquaintance.
- Available in Pelle Frau leather with contrast stitching along edges and external planes
- Fabric versions finished in tone-on-tone stitching, letting texture carry the visual weight
- Removable fabric upholstery option for considered flexibility
- Made to order in Poltrona Frau's Tolentino workshops, central Italy
Poltrona Frau has practiced leather craft in Tolentino since 1912. Each hide selected for Pelle Frau undergoes a proprietary tanning and finishing process that preserves the natural grain while deepening its hand over time. The Archibald King belongs to that lineage: a piece shaped by a designer's precise intentions and realized by artisans who measure quality in decades, not seasons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
