Jean-Marie Massaud and Vondom once again combine talent and creative vision with Pasadena, a proposal that embraces the outdoors (and not only the outdoors) with a touch of serenity and well-balanced shapes. Its author, fascinated by the idea of giving a new reading to the most iconic sofas, wanted to add an almost sculptural nuance, but without renouncing the warmth that so identifies Vondom's hallmark.
‘The ambition of Pasadena is to take an archetype and transform it into something of architectural proportions, but with a large dose of comfort’, explains Massaud. But Pasadena goes one step further: its secret lies in the perfect balance between soft profiles, lightness of line and a comfort that can be felt even before sitting down. ‘This balance is the key to timelessness,’ says the designer.
The connection between Vondom and Jean-Marie Massaud is strengthened with Pasadena, a family of pieces -a lounge chair, modular sofa, side table and sun lounger- that rescues that formal restraint associated with the most iconic designs, though it goes further in the search for comfort. The author describes this essence as ‘sensuality and generosity in the profiles, nothing exaggerated’. This duality between refined lines and an enveloping welcome is perceived at all angles, creating an atmosphere very close to the interior, but with the resistance demanded by life outdoors.
Using Vondom's previous experience with technical materials and weatherproof foams, the study of each element has made it possible to achieve a restful atmosphere similar to that of an enclosed space, without sacrificing the freshness of the outdoors.
With this creation, Jean-Marie Massaud unfolds a serene and joyful universe, where comfort does not sacrifice aesthetics, nor does aesthetics take precedence over functionality. In the end, Pasadena captures this timeless essence: a tribute to restrained elegance, which beats with the same intensity in open spaces or in living rooms where everyday life flows. A new way of savouring the outdoors without renouncing the relaxed sophistication that Vondom knows how to imprint on each of its pieces.
