There is a quiet confidence to Jean-Marie Massaud’s new Owen collection for Poliform, and it is particularly apparent in the armchair. Resting on a refined timber base, its architectural foundation grounds a composition of fluid, cocooning curves. The low-slung form is beautifully presented in bouclé, though equally compelling in supple leather that accentuates its sculptural clarity.
Mid-century references are evident in the disciplined proportions and honest expression of structure, while a subtle Brazilian inflection emerges in the softened silhouette and tactile warmth of the materials. The backrest folds gently into the arm, creating a continuous line that feels both resolved and instinctive. Across the broader collection, the timber base elevates each piece, lending a sense of air and intention while reinforcing the dialogue between craft and contemporary production.
This is seating that does not rely on excess to impress. Instead, it offers considered detail, material integrity and an elegance that deepens over time. In a living room, Owen is both a statement and a sanctuary, inviting long conversations, unhurried evenings and a daily appreciation of form meeting function at its most refined.
The full Owen collection is now available in New Zealand at Studio Italia.
