Archibald Delicate Balance Limited Edition armchair

The Archibald Delicate Balance Limited Edition, born from the collaboration between Poltrona Frau and artist Shepard Fairey, reinterprets one of the brand’s most recognizable icons in a dialogue between design and contemporary art. Originally designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, the Archibald armchair becomes a true artistic statement: Fairey’s visual language merges with the sculptural silhouette of the original design, transforming its surface into a three-dimensional canvas. Graphic signs and symbolic elements form a visual narrative inspired by the central themes of the artist’s practice, reflecting on the delicate balance between humans and nature.

Produced in a limited and numbered edition, the armchair is upholstered in Pelle Frau® ColorSphere Impact Less, a leather created through a more responsible tanning process that reduces the use of chemicals and water, and produced by tanneries certified Leather Working Group (LWG) Gold. The illustration is applied through high-definition digital printing and enhanced by selective 3D embossing, creating delicate tactile reliefs that emphasize the material depth of the artwork.

In line with Poltrona Frau’s commitment to responsible luxury and the environmental and social awareness that characterizes Shepard Fairey’s practice, the collaboration extends beyond the object through a partnership with Treedom: for every armchair sold, two coffee trees will be planted in Guatemala, in the Huehuetenango region, supporting a community of 80 Indigenous women.