BADINAGE SOFA BY MAXIME BOUTILLIER

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BADINAGE SOFA
BY MAXIME BOUTILLIER

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NUMBERED EDITION
MURMURE COLLECTION
YEAR 2022

UPHOLSTERED IN ADAMO & EVA BY DEDAR

BADINAGE 02 SOFA

IN	H	32.3	W	68.9	D	35.4	SH	16.5
CM	H	82	W	175	D	90	SH	42

BADINAGE 03 SOFA

IN	H	32.3	W	96.5	D	35.4	SH	16.5
CM	H	82	W	245	D	90	SH	42

BADINAGE 04 SOFA

IN	H	32.3	W	124	D	35.4	SH	16.5
CM	H	82	W	315	D	90	SH	42

BADINAGE 05 SOFA

IN	H	32.3	W	151.6	D	35.4	SH	16.5
CM	H	82	W	385	D	90	SH	42

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HANDCRAFTED IN FRANCE

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The MURMURE collection is born from a reflection on shared space, where every detail is designed to encourage connection and elevate the moment. Here, the sofa is no longer just a piece of furniture, but a visual score, an invitation to compose together with others

At the heart of this collection, the half-cylinder backrest repeats like a musical motif, materializing each guest’s place. This module, both autonomous and inseparable from the whole, creates a visual rhythm that defines the identity of the MURMURE collection. The cylindrical lumbar support, placed at the center of each unit, accentuates the curves and reinforces the sense of movement, like a subtle wave flowing through the room. The cylindrical armrests elegantly close the composition, while the deliberately understated seat lets the backrests take center stage

In contrast to this geometric rigor, the low skirt adds a touch of freedom, almost improvisation. Its more irregular line softens the sofa’s silhouette and creates a dialogue between structure and lightness, between order and spontaneity. It is in this balance that the soul of MURMURE resides: a playful reinterpretation of classic codes, where modularity becomes a game, and each configuration tells a different story

These sofas are designed for intimate exchanges, whispered conversations, moments when words are as much murmured as shared. Their rhythmic arrangement, both orderly and open, encourages a choreography of bodies and glances, turning every encounter into a unique experience

Handcrafted in France by exceptional artisans, MURMURE sofas combine technical precision with sensitive emotion. Every curve is carefully crafted, every joint reflects a mastery where the gesture matters as much as the result. Here, design is not just a matter of aesthetics, but of transmission — both of an artisanal heritage and of the moments that take place within it

MURMURE is the art of redefining codes without denying them, of creating connection through furniture, and offering, through each piece, a new way to experience space together

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Maxime Boutillier

Born Bordeaux, France, 1989

A French designer, Boutillier is renowned for his functional sculptures—objects conceived not merely to inhabit a space but to activate it, inviting contemplation and stirring the imagination. Guided by a passion for pure, sculptural aesthetics, he seeks to transcend functionality and create fully sensorial encounters. Each work becomes a fragment of poetry, a moment in which time seems to slow, offering an experience that is emotional, spiritual, communal, and enduring

Boutillier’s creative process is a continuous exploration of the exquisite tensions that shape the world: the rigorous and the fluid, the mineral and the organic, the ephemeral and the lasting. Rich in narrative, every work emerges from this search for equilibrium, where form and function find harmony, where materials express their own stories, and where the object itself becomes an invitation to wonder

His aesthetic vocabulary is defined by a relentless pursuit of essence, sobriety, and restraint. Yet Boutillier understands that theatricality and gesture can coexist with simplicity. In each creation, the study of proportion is paramount: every line and every curve is considered with precision, resulting in silhouettes that are both elegant and sensuous. His purity of form and meticulous craftsmanship, shaped by his training as an interior architect, ensure that nothing is extraneous

More broadly, Boutillier situates his work within the lineage of the 20th-century masters he reveres—Jean-Michel Frank, Jean Royère, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Paulin, and Josef Hoffmann—figures whose minimalist rigor, organic forms, structural poetry, and refined geometries continue to shape modern design. Their influence is evident in his pursuit of balance, where pure lines meet rich materials and functionality carries a subtle lyricism. Yet his creations move beyond homage, offering a distinctly contemporary vision in which traditional craftsmanship and modern sensibility converge

To bring his creations to life, Maxime Boutillier selects only noble, natural, and authentic materials, collaborating closely with exceptional French artisans. These materials are chosen not only for their inherent beauty but for their ability to extend the narrative he constructs through shape, volume, and proportion—creating a dialogue between the tangible and the imaginary. The resulting works merge the delicacy of artisanal craft with the depth of centuries-old expertise

Based in Paris, Boutillier is an Interior Architecture and Design graduate of the prestigious ESAG Penninghen. Before establishing his own studio, he joined Elliott Barnes Interiors and later Joseph Dirand Architecture, where he refined his design language over seven years. His experience working on luxury ready-to-wear boutiques, star-rated hotels, and private residences expanded his creative horizons and sharpened his eye. His work has since been featured at leading design fairs and in major international publications

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