Image source: Poliform — Ernest Armchair
© Poliform and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
Ernest Armchair
Single-module armchair from the Ernest system by Jean-Marie Massaud, 2024, with a pouf
900 × 670 × 1010 mm
2024
Italy
Official product information
INTEBEE AI PUBLIC LIBRARY is an independent furniture design research and discovery platform. Product specifications, finishes, availability and other details may change. For current and definitive information, please refer to the manufacturer's official website.
Go to the official product pageDescription
Overview
The Ernest armchair sits within the wider Ernest collection by Jean-Marie Massaud, a radical reading of comfort. It derives from the system's single module, and with the pouf it forms a chaise longue.
Construction
The seat and backrest use moulded polyurethane with a down insert together with wood and wood-derivative panels, under a lift-off cover in fabric or leather.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 900, 1010 and 670 mm (axes not labelled on the drawing)
- Design: Jean-Marie Massaud, 2024
- Covers: 41 fabric and 8 leather families
Story
Jean-Marie Massaud, 2024
Poliform names Jean-Marie Massaud, 2024, as the designer and year of the Ernest armchair. It belongs to the wider Ernest collection.
From the single module of the system
Poliform traces the armchair back to the single module of the Ernest system. With the pouf added it makes a chaise longue, and the page links its soft, full and deconstructed volumes to those of the sofa.
More by Jean-Marie Massaud
Kay Lounge Armchair
Lounge armchair on a satin or painted metal frame, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, 2019
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.