Archibald Sofa System
Made by Poltrona Frau
Designed by Jean-Marie Massaud
Jean-Marie Massaud conceived the Archibald Sofa System as a direct evolution of his Archibald armchair, extending its vocabulary of organic form and precision stitching into a fully modular seating architecture. The proportions are generous without excess, and the padding invites repose without compromising the silhouette's discipline.
Taut upholstered surfaces meet rounded volumes in a studied contrast that defines the collection's visual identity. The signature stitching, carried over from the original armchair, functions as both structural detail and graphic gesture, giving the piece a graphic clarity rare in upholstered furniture at this scale.
Feet are set back behind the frame, lending the sofa a quality of quiet suspension above the floor. The load-bearing structure combines birch plywood with a steel frame. Backrests and armrests are padded in polyurethane foam layered with polyester wadding, calibrated for lasting resilience. The system is available in Pelle Frau leather or removable fabric, with ash wood or zamak feet.
- Structure: birch plywood and steel frame
- Padding: polyurethane foam with polyester wadding
- Upholstery: Pelle Frau leather or removable fabric
- Feet: ash wood or zamak, set back from the frame perimeter
- Configuration: fully modular seating system
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Pricing for made-to-order items varies based on configuration, finishes, and customization options. Please contact one of our design consultants or visit a showroom near you for current pricing and personalized assistance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Archibald Sofa System's relationship to the Archibald armchair?
Jean-Marie Massaud designed the Archibald Sofa System as a direct extension of his Archibald armchair, preserving its signature precision stitching and organic volume while expanding the concept into a configurable, modular seating format suited to larger residential and contract environments.
What upholstery options are available for the Archibald Sofa System?
The Archibald Sofa System is available in Poltrona Frau's Pelle Frau leather, a full-grain hide processed and finished in-house at the brand's tannery, as well as in a range of removable fabric covers, giving the piece flexibility for different interior contexts.
How is the Archibald Sofa System's padding constructed?
The backrests and armrests are padded with polyurethane foam layered with polyester wadding, a combination that balances initial softness with long-term shape retention. The load-bearing structure beneath uses birch plywood reinforced by a steel frame.
Who is Jean-Marie Massaud?
Jean-Marie Massaud is a Paris-based French designer and architect whose practice spans furniture, transportation, and large-scale architecture. His work is defined by a pursuit of lightness and organic precision, and his ongoing collaboration with Poltrona Frau has produced some of the brand's most recognizable seating pieces.
Can the Archibald Sofa System be configured for commercial projects?
The modular architecture of the Archibald Sofa System makes it well suited to both residential interiors and contract applications. Its configurable format allows seating arrangements to be scaled and composed according to spatial requirements, and Pelle Frau leather's durability supports high-use environments.
