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Leopold Armchair
Armchair with a generous, enveloping cushion in a minimal solid wood structure, in fabric or leather
805 × 695 × 770 mm
2025
Italy
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Overview
The Leopold armchair is inspired by the Leopold chair and is built around a generous, enveloping cushion enclosed in a minimal wooden structure. The structure emphasises the volume of the cushion and gives it visual lightness.
Construction
The base is solid wood. The seat is single-layer moulded flexible polyurethane with an insert and elastic straps, the backrest has a feather insert, and the final upholstery is a cover that lifts off, either fabric or leather.
Specifications
- Structure finishes: Spessart oak, black elm or glossy lacquer
- Designer: Jean-Marie Massaud, 2025
- Covers: 41 fabric and 9 leather families
- Drawing values: 805, 770 and 695 mm (axes not labelled on the drawing)
Story
Jean-Marie Massaud, 2025
Jean-Marie Massaud is the credited designer of the Leopold armchair, with the year 2025 printed on the page.
Volume and lightness
The armchair is a development of the chair of the same name, with a generous and enveloping cushion. The minimal wooden structure is said to emphasise that volume and a visual lightness, aiming at sophisticated design, functionality and timeless elegance.
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