Contemporary sofa AOM

polyesterpolypropyleneby Jean-Marie Massaud

Aom
Design by Jean-Marie Massaud, 2026
Aom is a collection of sofas and armchairs that reinterprets contemporary seating through a
principle of subtraction: removing the unnecessary to enhance quality, reducing weight to
expand possibilities of use. Here, subtraction also means responsibility. An essential approach
to materials and construction lowers the overall impact and makes sustainability an integral part
of the design. Minimal and unconventional, Aom adapts effortlessly to different contexts without
changing its language—from lounge areas to lobbies, from waiting spaces to terraces and
outdoor settings—where lightness translates into freedom of use and ease of movement.
Aom’s sustainability begins with its construction. Materials are chosen for durability and
recoverability, while the number of components is reduced and the assembly is clear and
straightforward. The collection is made of just two elements designed to interlock: a lightweight
and durable structure in expanded polypropylene (EPP), paired with Breathair® padding—an
elastomeric polyester that is fully recyclable and offers advanced comfort, high elasticity,
breathability and water resistance. This combination is unusual within the sector and makes it
possible to eliminate polyurethane entirely – a significant step, considering the recycling
challenges associated with this material.
This approach supports a circular design logic and offers practical advantages: assembly and
disassembly are intuitive, the use of glue is eliminated, components can be easily separated,
and reuse at the end of the product’s life cycle becomes more feasible. The material
consistency of the elements also simplifies end-of-life management, reducing both processes
and complexity. The same material combination makes lightness a defining feature. Aom
remains easy to handle without sacrificing solidity thanks to its essential structure. The sofa is
available in one, two and three-seat versions, and its reduced weight makes it easy to move
and reconfigure, making it particularly suitable for lounges, waiting areas and shared spaces in
contract, hospitality and educational environments.
Designed for fluid use between indoor and outdoor spaces, Aom performs naturally outdoors as
well: thanks to integrated drainage in the structure and the breathable padding, it dries quickly
after exposure to water. At the end of its life cycle, the product can reach up to approximately
80% recyclability, in line with the essential and circular approach that defines the entire
collection.