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Steeve
An architectural sofa system spanning freestanding seats and modular layouts.
1660 × 760 × 830 mm
2015
Official product information
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Overview
Steeve is Jean-Marie Massaud's 2015 sofa system for residential and contract use. Freestanding one-, two- and three-seat pieces sit alongside central, end and corner modules for linear or turning compositions.
Construction
Representative two-seat article 5231 is fully upholstered and can use fabric, leather, coated fabric or customer-supplied covering. The outer and inner structures may be coordinated or specified in two colours, and the seat and back cushion covers are removable.
Specifications
The official drawing for article 5231 prints largest values of 166, 83 and 76 cm without axis labels. Exposed-wood outer structures and coordinated ottomans broaden the family beyond this upholstered configuration.
Story
Solid volume, light support
Arper sets Steeve's architectural body against a slender raised base. The contrast keeps the upholstered volume visually precise while allowing wood or covering choices to change the outer expression.
Natural modularity
The family grows through central, end and corner elements rather than one fixed composition. Freestanding sofas, an armchair, benches and ottomans let the same formal system answer smaller layouts as well as connected seating plans.
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Collection
Steeve
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