Designed by Bernhardt & Vella for Monography in 2023, the Maxime Soft Chair is an Italian design accent chair that distills contemporary seating into its most essential gesture — a single, sweeping curve. Handcrafted in Italy by a studio founded in 2010 and renowned for its mastery of lacquered finishes and restrained forms, this piece carries the quiet confidence of a house that builds for permanence.

The defining gesture is the rounded backrest, a continuous arc that cradles the sitter with ergonomic precision while preserving an almost weightless silhouette. There is no ornamentation competing for attention — only the interplay of curvature and clean line, of surface and shadow. In lacquered finishes, light pools across the shell; in veneer, the grain becomes its own decoration. The effect is a chair that feels sculpted rather than assembled.

At 55 × 62 × 82 cm, the Maxime Soft is purposefully compact — scaled for reading corners, private studies, or as a singular punctuation mark within a larger living space. Its restrained footprint suits considered interiors where every element earns its place. Available across Monography's full palette of lacquer colours and veneer options, the chair can be tuned precisely to an existing scheme or set deliberately apart from it.

• Dimensions: 55 × 62 × 82 cm
• Materials: Lacquered finishes, veneer options
• Customization: Available in Monography's full lacquer and veneer range
• Designer: Bernhardt & Vella, 2023
• Origin: Handcrafted in Italy

Frequently asked questions

Which finishes are available, and how do I choose?
The Maxime Soft is offered across Monography's complete lacquer colour palette and select wood veneers. If you are matching to an existing interior or specifying for a project, contact us for finish samples and lead-time details.

Is this chair suited for extended use at a desk or writing table?
Yes. The curved backrest provides supportive, upright seating well suited to focused tasks — reading, writing, or working at a home office. Its proportions pair naturally with desks and console tables of standard height.