Designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform, the Ube stool is a breakthrough, a work of art lent to the functionality of the living room. Inspired by the seed of the coco de mer, a tropical fruit with a suggestive and sensual shape, the stool is characterised by its concave configuration, becoming a comfortable cradle on which to sit. The design is equally radical, with a solid block of wood in a classic black elm finish.
Born in Toulouse, Jean-Marie Massaud graduated from ENSCI in 1990. From his earliest creations, the designer has worked in a quest for synthesis, reduction and lightness. It covers the different aspects of design, from furniture to industrial products and equipment. In 2000, he created Studio Massaud and extended his activities to architecture and development strategy. He works with clients as varied as B&B Italia, Poliform and MDF, as well as brands such as Lancôme and Renault. Placing people and their natural environment at the heart of his creations, this inventor with no limits adopts a committed and political approach and strives to make each project a life experience and an economic scenario that reconciles desire and responsibility. In the world of furniture, Jean-Marie Massaud collaborated with MDF to create the Flow seating collection. He is also working with the Emu brand on the Heaven collection of outdoor furniture.
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POLIFORM
Poliform was originally an artisanal company founded in 1942. In just a few years, it transformed into a leader in furniture and design. Its philosophy: to harness the full potential of automated production methods in an ever-evolving environment. The various Poliform collections, such as Paris, Concorde, and Bristol, include storage systems and accessories for the entire home. Always on the cutting edge, Poliform satisfies its global clientele by anticipating new trends and continuously innovating with new technologies.