Jacques Yves Sofa
Modular seating system for boats by Zuccon International Project, with storage inside the seats.
Not published by the manufacturer: the page publishes no dimensions, drawing or product sheet (the Downloads tab holds a still-life image ZIP only)
2022
Description
Overview
Jacques-Yves is a modular seating system for boats, developed by Poltrona Frau Custom Interiors with Zuccon International Project. The page describes square lines that extend horizontally, generous volumes within compact dimensions, and a modularity that adapts to different types and sizes of boats.
Construction
Indoors the upholstery is Pelle Frau® leather and fabric; for outdoor use waterproof fabrics are offered. Capacious storage compartments sit inside the seats. Woven leather and curved wood profiles are named as handcrafted details.
Specifications
- Type: modular seating system
- Use: indoor and outdoor
- Upholstery: Pelle Frau® leather, fabric, waterproof fabric (outdoor)
- Storage: compartments inside the seats
Story
A first chapter
The page presents Jacques-Yves as the first chapter in the collaboration between Poltrona Frau Custom Interiors and the studio Zuccon International Project. It is intended for the marine industry, and Poltrona Frau's news item says the partnership reinforces its growing commitment to the yachting industry.
The name
The system is named after the French explorer, oceanographer and filmmaker Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Like him, the page says, the seating becomes an expression of ingenuity and boldness, with versatile configurations and an enterprising, tailored solution.
In the designer's words
Bernardo Zuccon, quoted on the studio's website: “I employed the principle of illusion in approaching this project and this enabled us to produce an object that on first sight might seem best suited to the home, because of its lines, style and lightness, but which in fact has all the functions more typical of traditional marine furniture”.