B&B Italia - Jean-Marie Massaud - Chaise longue - Terminal 1 - Plastic, Steel, Leather

The Architecture of Relaxation: Chaise Longue / Armchair "Terminal 1" – Design by Jean-Marie Massaud – Original Production by B&B Italia
We present for auction a piece of sculptural and contemporary impact: the Terminal 1 chaise longue/armchair, designed in 2008 by the renowned French designer Jean-Marie Massaud for B&B Italia. A fluid and monolithic work of art, Terminal 1 challenges the traditional laws of upholstery by transforming the seat into a continuous surface that seems to float in space like a dynamic architecture.

Design and History: The Fluidity of Form
Terminal 1 embodies a perfect synthesis of material technology, advanced ergonomics, and aesthetic research:

Continuous Line and Suspension: The design develops on a fluid mono-shell that integrates the seat, backrest, and leg extension. The slender metal support structure creates a visual effect of strong suspension and lightness.

Material Dualism: The strong contrast between the glossy, plastic exterior of the shell and the precious and enveloping leather-upholstered seat highlights the dual soul of the piece, conceived both as a sculpture for the living room and as an inspiring shell for maximum relaxation.

Lot Conditions:
- The item for auction, an original B&B Italia production, is in excellent used condition:
- Shell and Metal Structure: The rigid shell and the supporting metal base are structurally perfect, solid, and free from defects or damage. There are only some slight and natural signs of use on the back of the shell, consistent with the age and placement of the piece.
- Leather Upholstery and Padding: The upholstery in fine natural leather is in excellent condition, intact, soft, entirely sanitized and clean. The contoured padding maintains ideal compactness and ergonomic response.