Archibald Gran Comfort pouf by Poltrona Frau, upholstered in high-quality leather, a masterpiece of Italian design.

Archibald Gran Comfort | Ottoman

Jean-Marie Massaud

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€ 2.737

The base of the Archibald Gran Comfort ottoman rests on four steel feet connected by a perimeter frame with a Ruthenium finish. The structure is made of birch plywood with a black matte, scratch-resistant beech platform. The padding is made of shaped block polyurethane foam, covered by a goose down quilt fixed to the cushion with Velcro strips.

 

The outer upholstery of the Archibald Gran Comfort ottoman is available in Pelle Frau® Safari leather or a selection of Poltrona Frau fabrics, and is removable in both versions. In the leather version, the perimeter edge is crafted with raw-cut leather, hand-painted in a matching shade. The stitching can be tone-on-tone or contrasting. In the fabric version, the stitching is tone-on-tone.

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Archibald Gran Comfort | Ottoman

Jean-Marie Massaud
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Inspired by his iconic Archibald chair, Wallpaper*Award in the “Best Domestic Design” section in 2009, Jean-Marie Massaud provides a sleeker and more informal take on the original model, creating another of the most beloved and distinctive products in the Poltrona Frau catalogue.

 

When designing the Archibald Gran Comfort armchair Jean-Marie Massaud envisaged a kind of overabundant soft bag that creates a rich movement of folds as it fits over and drops down onto a thin metal architecture with steel frame and feet. The result was a welcoming and sophisticated contrast of volumes and materials that soon became a recognised model of contemporary elegance. Archibald Gran Comfort also stands out for its particular technical characteristics. In fact, the armchair was created with the idea that it could be easily disassembled into its component parts: a metal frame, a soft goose down quilt and an external cover, applied one on top of the other. In this way the leather and the fabric are fixed to the framee with removable Velcro straps, concealed in the area of contact with the outer frame. A solution that makes the product more practical and also sustainable in the sense that it can easily be disassembled at the end of its life. The soft Archibald Gran Comfort pouf is the natural complement to the armchair.

 

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Jean-Marie Massaud

Born in Toulouse in 1966, Jean-Marie Massaud graduated in 1990 from Les Ateliers, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle, Paris. He began to work both in Asia and in France, finally opening his own office in Paris in 1994. Since than, he has dedicated himself to industrial and furniture design, building important relationships with brands such as Authentics, Baccarat and Magis. His collaboration with Marc Berthier and his work in the field of town planning led him towards design and architecture. He is concerned with design in various contexts, industrial products and furniture. His contextual approach centres on research into the essential, within which the individual remains the centre of attention. It is a work upheld by research into the senses, magic, and vital emotion which brings him to work with very different brands: Cassina, Poltrona Frau, Cappellini, Cacharel, Lancôme, Tronconi and Yamaha offshore.

His works have been awarded several prizes and many of his designs are nowadays on show in the design collections of the major museums worldwide: from Amsterdam, Chicago, London, Paris and Zurich: from the permanent collection of the Musée National d'Art Moderne de Paris to the permanent collections of the Museum für Gestaltung, Zürich, of The Chicago Athenaeum- Museum of Architecture and Design, of The Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam and of The Musée des arts Décoratifs, Paris.

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The Archibald Gran Comfort pouf by Poltrona Frau is the perfect synthesis of uncompromising comfort, refined design, and Italian craftsmanship. Designed to complement the iconic Archibald armchairs, this pouf stands out for its generous padding, solid structure, and premium upholstery in Pelle Frau® leather or high-quality fabrics. Its contemporary appearance and the attention to sartorial details make it an ideal accessory for those who wish to enrich their living room, relaxation area, or bedroom with an element that combines functionality and iconic style.

 

The versatility of the Archibald Gran Comfort pouf allows it to be placed in many different settings. Positioned next to a lounge chair, it becomes the natural extension of the seat, offering a comfortable support for the legs or serving as an additional seat during convivial moments. In modern or classic living rooms, the pouf can also be used as a central element capable of softening the rigidity of an overly formal interior while inviting relaxation. In a reading corner or a room dedicated to music, the Archibald Gran Comfort pouf becomes a small oasis of well-being, perfect for those who enjoy moments of quiet comfort.

 

The quality of the materials and the possibility of customizing the upholstery make it easy to adapt the pouf to sophisticated color palettes or bolder design choices, making it suitable both for private homes and for boutique hotels, luxury suites, or executive offices where attention to detail is essential. Its discreet yet distinctive presence also makes it ideal for high-end contract environments, such as hotel lounges or exclusive waiting areas where guest comfort is central to the experience.

 

The Archibald Gran Comfort pouf is the ideal choice for anyone looking for a versatile furniture piece that can be used in different ways: as a footrest, an informal seat, a small support table with the addition of a tray, or as a design element that adds character to an open-plan space. Design-conscious individuals, lovers of ergonomic comfort, professionals furnishing representative environments, managers of luxury hospitality venues, or anyone wishing to enrich their home with an iconic piece can all find in the Archibald Gran Comfort pouf a solution that combines style, functionality, and uniqueness.