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Designer
Jean-Marie Massaud
Jean-Marie Massaud graduated from ENSCI–Les Ateliers in Paris in 1990. Poliform and MDF Italia state that he opened Studio Massaud in 2000, extending his activity from product design into architecture and development strategy. MDF Italia…
Biography
Background
Jean-Marie Massaud graduated from ENSCI–Les Ateliers in Paris in 1990. Poliform and MDF Italia state that he opened Studio Massaud in 2000, extending his activity from product design into architecture and development strategy. MDF Italia explicitly describes him as a French designer.
Signature Style
Poliform and MDF Italia characterise Massaud's work through synthesis, reduction and lightness. His scope runs from furniture and accessories to industrial products, equipment, architecture and brand development. Poliform describes an approach that questions existing models and seeks a relationship between people, their creations and the natural environment.
Notable Works
- Brera Bed and Kensington table for Poliform
- Rock Table and the Flow seating family for MDF Italia
- A stadium for Guadalajara, Mexico, described by B&B Italia as a cloud- and volcano-shaped building within a wider urban-development programme
Design Position
B&B Italia links Massaud's pursuit of lightness to individual and collective fulfilment, industrial efficiency and environmental concerns. The manufacturer summarises the aim as reconciling pleasure with responsibility and the individual with the collective. His own studio introduces its practice as singular, sensitive and progressive.
Collections
Products
John John Ottoman
A broad John-John ottoman on low ruthenium-finished aluminium feet
Kaori Armchair
Armchair of two integrated shells, outer in leather, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, 2024
Clayton Armchair
Clayton swivel armchair by Jean-Marie Massaud: 360° return swivel on a four-spoke ruthenium base.
Le Club Armchair
Club armchair on a steel frame with a non-removable cover, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, 2020
Saint-Germain Sofa
Modular sofa system with curved forms and removable covers, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, 2020
Dondo Rocking Chair
Poltrona Frau's first rocking chair, by Jean-Marie Massaud: leather shell on a steam-bent oak base.
Downtown Conference 360 Chair
Jean-Marie Massaud's Downtown Conference 360 chair: swivel armchair on five spokes with castors.
Bob Bistrot Round H110
Poltrona Frau's 110 cm-high round Bob Bistrot table, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud.
Downtown Lounge Armchair
Jean-Marie Massaud's Downtown Lounge: a slightly reclined armchair with headrest cushion.
Downtown Conference Swivel 4 Spokes
Jean-Marie Massaud's Downtown Conference swivel chair on four spokes, with a return mechanism.
Aston
Kay Lounge Armchair
Lounge armchair on a satin or painted metal frame, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, 2019
