Pair of 'Aspen' Sofas by Jean-Marie Massaud for Cassina, circa 2005
This pair of incredible pink velvet 'Aspen' sofas by Jean-Marie Massaud were designed in 2005 for Cassina and made in Italy. Two large 102 inch long sofas when placed together form a continuous seating system that becomes an incredibly large 204 inches wide. The removable soft pink velvet cover provides unpretentious elegance over the sofas sleek steel legs. The curve of the backrest is reminiscent of the ridgeline of a mountain and expresses the contemporary sculptural personality of this design. The tapered back creates the effect of being suspended in air.
This Aspen sectional sofa by Jean Marie Massaud for Cassina would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Zen / Minimalism room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office.
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Born in Toulouse in 1966, Jean-Marie Massaud graduated in 1990 from Les Ateliers, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle, Paris. He began to work both in Asia and in France, finally opening his own office in Paris in 1994. Since then, he has dedicated himself to industrial and furniture design, building important relationships with brands such as Authentics, Baccarat and Magis.
His collaboration with Marc Berthier and his work in the field of town planning led him towards design and architecture. He is concerned with design in various contexts, industrial products and furniture. His contextual approach centers on research into the essential, within which the individual remains the center of attention. It is a work upheld by research into the senses, magic, and vital emotion which brings him to work with very different brands: Cassina, Poltrona Frau, Cappellini, Cacharel, Lancôme, Tronconi and Yamaha offshore. His works have been awarded several prizes and many of his designs are nowadays on show in the design collections of the major museums worldwide: from Amsterdam, Chicago, London, Paris and Zurich.
MEASUREMENTS: (Each) H 26.5" x W 102" x D 34" (Together) H 26.5" x W 204" x D 34" Seat Height: 14.5" Seat Depth: 23"
CONDITION: Very good condition with light wear, ready for immediate use. The lines that you see in the photos on the velvet is due to the sofa having been cleaned just prior to photography. The plush velvet changes sheen depending on the direction of the fibers after being cleaned. This is natural and goes away with use.
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