NYCxDESIGN: The Importance of Being Ernest

NYCxDESIGN: The Importance of Being Ernest

Designer Jean-Marie Massaud found it vital to be earnest about his new sofa collection for Poliform. “With Ernest, Jean-Marie Massaud tackles the theme of comfort in a radical way,” the company writes.

Ernest Sofa

The radical part? Admitting we want big bold soft sumptuous sofas! And Ernest handles comfort through its monolithic organic forms.

Ernest Sofa

Elements of Ernest include back and seat cushions that resemble river stones or bones. The elongated shapes are filled with down to provide major comfort. Optional armrests look like little presents perched on the edge of the grandiose sofa collection.

Ernest Sofa detail

Big or small, straight or L-shaped, Ernest makes lazy lounging look oh-so-good. It’s Italian, it’s tailored, it’s masterful—and yet it’s unabashedly about ease.

Ernest Sofa

Get more information at Poliform. Check out more NYCxDESIGN at our Show Coverage.

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