Redefining the Lounge | The Ernest Collection

September 11, 2025

Poliform’s Ernest Collection reimagines the living room as a place where sculptural form and everyday comfort coexist. Designed by leading French architect and designer Jean-Marie Massaud, the collection is defined by generous, architectural volumes and refined detailing that speak to the brand’s enduring commitment to lasting design.

At the heart of the collection is the Ernest modular sofa, a statement piece conceived to adapt to contemporary living. Its deconstructed silhouette is softened by fluid cushioning, creating an inviting balance of structure and ease. Available in a selection of fabrics or leather upholstery, each configuration offers a tactile richness that grounds the living space in subtle sophistication. The sofa’s modular flexibility makes it as suited to expansive, open-plan settings as it is to more intimate interiors. In both, it anchors the space with a commanding presence, while its enveloping comfort responds to the daily rituals of relaxation.

Extending beyond seating, the Ernest Collection includes coffee tables that mirror the sofa’s sculptural shape. Defined by geometric forms, they can be arranged in puzzle-like compositions or stand alone, bringing rhythm and balance to the lounge while offering a platform for everyday objects. Each piece interlocks or exists independently, allowing the living area to adapt to different layouts. Their materiality anchors the design — lacquered panels, solid black elm and travertine stone in classic or titanium finishes. The surfaces introduce a textural dialogue with the sofa’s relaxed volumes, reinforcing the collection’s foundation in form and permanence.

“It’s these shared ideals with Poliform that have allowed me to create refined, sophisticated, and yet comfortable living environments that surpass any momentary trend, and instead suggest a way of life.”

Jean-Marie Massaud, Designer

Reflecting on his collaboration with Poliform, Jean-Marie Massaud shares: “It’s these shared ideals with Poliform that have allowed me to create refined, sophisticated, and yet comfortable living environments that surpass any momentary trend, and instead suggest a way of life.”

Together, the sofa and coffee tables form a cohesive language of living – one that elevates the Australian home through a fusion of elegance and ease. Whether placed at the centre of a pared-back interior or layered within a richly textured scheme, Ernest embodies Poliform’s vision of furniture that transcends trends and becomes integral to the architecture of the home.

Elevating everyday living with Poliform