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Philippe Malouin Sofas

British, Canadian, b. 1982

Canada-born and London-based designer Philippe Malouin imbues his functional modern furniture with whimsical touches of personality. His sinuous sofas and armchairs covered in soft upholstery and irregular, tapestry-like rugs, which are inspired by wax crayon drawings, all play with the visual and tactile senses.

Malouin earned a bachelor’s degree from the Design Academy Eindhoven. He also studied at the Université de Montréal in Canada and L'École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle in Paris. After graduation, he worked for London furniture designer Tom Dixon before opening his own studio in 2009.

In his design studio, Malouin opted for a broad focus that includes everything from chairs and tables to rugs, light fixtures and decorative objects. He enjoys using natural materials like wool and combining them with striking geometric forms. Every piece created by Malouin, whether furniture or decor, leaves a lasting impression.

In 2012, Malouin collaborated with six prominent London-based designers on a project for the London Design Festival. Called “Seven Designers for Seven Dials,” it featured aerial installations above the streets of the Seven Dials shopping district. From 2012 to 2015, Malouin taught at the Royal College of Art in London.

In 2018, Malouin celebrated 10 years in furniture design with an exhibition in Hyères, France. In 2019, he made headlines with the release of his Industrial Office collection, which featured experimental materials such as dyed nylon and polyurethane-coated steel. He followed this up at Milan Design Week 2022 with a military bed-inspired camp chair that is simple in appearance but big on comfort.

Malouin boasts an impressive client list, including Nike, Kvadrat, Vaarnii, Resident, Ace Hotel, Aesop, Established & Sons and Umbra Shift. He is a recipient of the W Hotels Designer of the Future Award and the Wallpaper* Design Award for Best Use of Material. He lives and works in London and is represented by Salon 94 in New York City.

On 1stDibs, find Philippe Malouin seating, carpets, wall decorations and more.

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Creator: Philippe Malouin
De Sede DS-707/23 Sofa in Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
De Sede DS-707/23 Sofa in Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

De Sede DS-707/23 Sofa in Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

By De Sede, Philippe Malouin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear op...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Philippe Malouin Sofas

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Leather, Upholstery

De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Perla Touch Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Perla Touch Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Perla Touch Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

By Philippe Malouin, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight. Where the St. Lawrence River Montreal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland, the famous Habitat 67. 354 concrete blocks arranged in a stepped pattern adorn a part of Montreal’s multifaceted skyline, designed by architect Moshe Safdie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Philippe Malouin Sofas

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Upholstery

De Sede DS-707/23 Sofa in Fabric Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
De Sede DS-707/23 Sofa in Fabric Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

De Sede DS-707/23 Sofa in Fabric Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

By Philippe Malouin, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear op...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Philippe Malouin Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

De Sede DS-705 Sofa in Leather by Philippe Malouin
De Sede DS-705 Sofa in Leather by Philippe Malouin

De Sede DS-705 Sofa in Leather by Philippe Malouin

By De Sede, Philippe Malouin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Infinite seating comfort Design and comfort go arm in arm in a very appealing way in the DS-705 by Philippe Malouin. The way the armrests are casually folded inwards creates a ve...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Philippe Malouin Sofas

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Leather

Acerbis Trench Sofa by Philippe Malouin
Acerbis Trench Sofa by Philippe Malouin

Acerbis Trench Sofa by Philippe Malouin

By Philippe Malouin, Acerbis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Trench is a collection of sofas and armchairs that reinterprets the concept of upholstered seating with new proportions. Its pure, almost ancestral form exudes a sculptural presence,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Malouin Sofas

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Upholstery

De Sede DS-707 Modular Sofa in Perla Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
De Sede DS-707 Modular Sofa in Perla Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

De Sede DS-707 Modular Sofa in Perla Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

By De Sede, Philippe Malouin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Where the St. Lawrence River Mon-treal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland – the famous H...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Philippe Malouin Sofas

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Upholstery, Leather

De Sede DS-705 Sofa Kvadrat Baru by Philippe Malouin
De Sede DS-705 Sofa Kvadrat Baru by Philippe Malouin

De Sede DS-705 Sofa Kvadrat Baru by Philippe Malouin

By De Sede, Philippe Malouin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Infinite seating comfort Design and comfort go arm in arm in a very appealing way in the DS-705 by Philippe Malouin. The way the armrests are casually folded inwards creates a ve...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Philippe Malouin Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-707 Outdoor Modular Sofa by Philippe Malouin and De Sede Design-Team
De Sede DS-707 Outdoor Modular Sofa by Philippe Malouin and De Sede Design-Team

De Sede DS-707 Outdoor Modular Sofa by Philippe Malouin and De Sede Design-Team

By De Sede, Philippe Malouin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The classic for today in an outdoor version – a handcrafted sofa with a seat depth of 55 cm and a sculptural design. DS-707 is a collection designed by Philippe Malouin for De Sede,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Philippe Malouin Sofas

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Upholstery

DeSede DS-707 Corner Element Sofa in Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
DeSede DS-707 Corner Element Sofa in Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

DeSede DS-707 Corner Element Sofa in Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

By De Sede, Philippe Malouin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Where the St. Lawrence River Mon-treal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland – the famous Habitat 67. 354 concrete blocks arranged in a stepped pattern adorn a part of Montreal’s multifaceted skyline, designed by architect Moshe Safdie for Expo 67. Not far from this memorable silhouette grew up Philippe Malouin, who was inspired by these forms of brutalism through-out his life. After Malouin received the call from de Sede and initial ideas were exchanged, the designer was largely given a free hand and Malouin started his work “by making things”. Simply drawing, cutting or even folding different materials are part of the creation of the new sculpture DS-707. Philippe Malouin experimented with folding foam for the Swiss manu-facturer - the result: a modular sofa system with a traditional yet con-temporary aesthetic. Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is a homage to classic de Sede designs and was created for the future. The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear, open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight. Designed in the style of brutalism, recounting the unruly origins of modern esthetics and dedicated to the sustainable use of materials, this sculpture is now also available with a corner element...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Philippe Malouin Sofas

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Upholstery

De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Black Club Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Black Club Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Black Club Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

By De Sede, Philippe Malouin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight. Where the St. Lawrence River Montreal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland, the famous Habitat 67. 354 concrete blocks arranged in a stepped pattern adorn a part of Montreal’s multifaceted skyline, designed by architect Moshe Safdie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Philippe Malouin Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Leather

Acerbis Trench Sofa with two armrests by Philippe Malouin
Acerbis Trench Sofa with two armrests by Philippe Malouin

Acerbis Trench Sofa with two armrests by Philippe Malouin

By Philippe Malouin, Acerbis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Trench is a collection of sofas and armchairs that reinterprets the concept of upholstered seating with new proportions. Its pure, almost ancestral form exudes a sculptural presence,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Malouin Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin

By Philippe Malouin, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight. Where the St. Lawrence River Montreal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland, the famous Habitat 67. 354 concrete blocks arranged in a stepped pattern adorn a part of Montreal’s multifaceted skyline, designed by architect Moshe Safdie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Philippe Malouin Sofas

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Upholstery

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Philippe Malouin sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Philippe Malouin sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of upholstery and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Philippe Malouin sofas, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Philippe Malouin were created in the modern style in switzerland during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Patrick Norguet, Kurt Thut, and Hugo de Ruiter. Prices for Philippe Malouin sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $14,280 and can go as high as $26,625, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $17,670.

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