SCARF S SOFA BY FRANCK GENSER

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SCARF S SOFA
BY FRANCK GENSER

SCARF COLLECTION
YEAR 2025

UPHOLSTERED IN LICHEN COTON BY PIERRE FREY
SOLID OAK FRAME

IN H 29.1 W 129.9 D 51.1
CM H 74 W 330 D 130

CUSTOM SIZE OR FINISH ON REQUEST

HANDCRAFTED IN PORTUGAL

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A refined investigation into the expressive potential of curvature and proportion, the Scarf Collection demonstrates a studied balance between sculptural clarity and functional intent. An articulation of timeless design at its most essential, each work embodies Genser’s architectural approach to design—rigorous in execution, yet grounded in comfort and human scale. Comprised of three sofas, a méridienne, and an armchair, the collection privileges thoughtful form over stylistic excess and transforms formal gesture into sculptural objects of enduring relevance

The defining gesture of the collection is a continuous, sweeping backrest that envelops each seating volume with fluid precision. This curved form, evocative in its structural precision, generates a sense of both spatial containment and visual movement. Rather than decorative flourish, the curvature serves as an organizing principle—articulating the relationship between mass and void, surface and support. With proportions that are generous but never excessive, the forms maintain a disciplined, timeless elegance that resists both trend and nostalgia

Retrained materials further Genser’s commitment to clarity and refinement in every detail. The upholstered versions employ a stretch fabric by Pierre Frey, chosen for its ability to conform seamlessly to the complex geometry of the forms. The near absence of visible seams or folds heightens the sense of cohesion and allows the volume to assert itself without distraction

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FRANCK GENSER

FRANCK GENSER

Born Thionville, France, 1967

A French designer renowned for his polymathic practice, Genser has carried a passion for the peerless tradition of French decorative arts over an extraordinary three-decade career traveling the globe as an engineer, designer, and therapist. Genser’s process is rooted in the concept of Gestalt therapy, especially in the interaction between individuals and their environment through emotions, light, surfaces, materials, shapes, sounds, raw materials, and architecture. Drawing on these varied experiences as well as a love of art nouveau that began in childhood, genser has developed a vision and style that is sui generis, combining heritage with innovation, ecology with psychology, humanism with technology, and a global perspective with an intimate sense of home

This fearless and idiosyncratic approach allows genser to create work that is a singular amalgam of fine art and collectible furniture, celebrating form and function alike. Driven by a commitment to detail and perfection, Genser has collaborated with virtuosic artists and artisans to enhance his knowledge of craft. Inspired by Jean-Michel Franck and Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann, Genser studied the traditional art of French cabinetmaking to understand the classic construction of furniture. Along with this exceptional level of craftsmanship, Genser incorporates the finest materials such as bronze, solid wood, parchment, shagreen, marble, alabaster, and vegetable lacquer into his creations, leveraging the most advanced technologies available

Fascinated by the essence of objects and all dimensions of their influence on the individual, Genser founded his atelier in Paris in 2015, assembling a neurodiverse team of about ten collaborators, including architects, engineers, and skilled artisans, capable of transforming bold ideas into tangible, high-quality creations

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A refined investigation into the expressive potential of curvature and proportion, the Scarf Collection demonstrates a studied balance between sculptural clarity and functional intent. An articulation of timeless design at its most essential, each work embodies Genser’s architectural approach to design—rigorous in execution, yet grounded in comfort and human scale. Comprised of three sofas, a méridienne, and an armchair, the collection privileges thoughtful form over stylistic excess and transforms formal gesture into sculptural objects of enduring relevance

The defining gesture of the collection is a continuous, sweeping backrest that envelops each seating volume with fluid precision. This curved form, evocative in its structural precision, generates a sense of both spatial containment and visual movement. Rather than decorative flourish, the curvature serves as an organizing principle—articulating the relationship between mass and void, surface and support. With proportions that are generous but never excessive, the forms maintain a disciplined, timeless elegance that resists both trend and nostalgia

Retrained materials further Genser’s commitment to clarity and refinement in every detail. The upholstered versions employ a stretch fabric by Pierre Frey, chosen for its ability to conform seamlessly to the complex geometry of the forms. The near absence of visible seams or folds heightens the sense of cohesion and allows

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