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Paulin Abcd

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971
Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971

$26,048

H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in

Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Den Haag, NL

foam and wool. We purchased this armchair In Maastricht together with a P.Paulin ABCD 3 seater sofa and

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Fiberglass

Cashmere 'ABCD' Two Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin
Cashmere 'ABCD' Two Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin

Cashmere 'ABCD' Two Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin

$38,480

H 25.5 in W 65 in D 28.75 in

Cashmere 'ABCD' Two Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Three shades of blue 'ABCD' cashmere two-seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort on metal casters.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Fabric

ABCD Loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
ABCD Loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

ABCD Loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$10,150Sale Price|30% Off

H 24 in W 64 in D 29 in

ABCD Loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Oakville, CA

ABCD loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968. Loveseat has been carefully restored by

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Steel

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Oakville, CA

ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968. Sofa has been carefully restored by stripping down

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Formica, Latex, Polyester

ABCD Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
ABCD Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

ABCD Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$40,138 / set

H 25.6 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in

ABCD Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning sculptural ABCD set, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. This amazing set

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Bouclé

ABCD 1-Seat Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mohair
ABCD 1-Seat Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mohair

ABCD 1-Seat Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mohair

$10,750 / item

H 22 in W 33 in D 28 in

ABCD 1-Seat Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mohair

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Toronto, ON

Incredible ABCD sofa, a sculptural one-seater designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. This

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Chairs

Materials

Angora, Mohair, Goat Hair

Mid Century ABCD Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid Century ABCD Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid Century ABCD Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$34,218 / set

H 25.6 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in

Mid Century ABCD Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning sculptural ABCD set, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. This amazing set

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Bouclé

ABCD 2 Seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
ABCD 2 Seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969

ABCD 2 Seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Melbourne, VIC

The ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, is indeed a remarkable piece of furniture that

Category

20th Century Sofas

Materials

Fabric

ABCD 3 Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
ABCD 3 Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969

ABCD 3 Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Melbourne, VIC

The ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, is indeed a remarkable piece of furniture that

Category

20th Century Dutch Sofas

Materials

Fabric

ABCD Armchair by Pierre Paulin for ARTIFORT New Upholstery, Netherlands - 1968
ABCD Armchair by Pierre Paulin for ARTIFORT New Upholstery, Netherlands - 1968

ABCD Armchair by Pierre Paulin for ARTIFORT New Upholstery, Netherlands - 1968

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Rare ABCD F260 chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort – Netherlands, 1968. It is re-upholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

$14,089

H 25.6 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in

ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

$14,089

H 25.6 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in

ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Model ABCD 1-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
Model ABCD 1-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s

Model ABCD 1-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing sculptural one-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa

Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Mid Century ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Mid Century ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing sculptural two-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The

Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century ABCD 3-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Mid Century ABCD 3-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Mid Century ABCD 3-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing sculptural three-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa

Category

Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Set of beautiful ABCD chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1968
Set of beautiful ABCD chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1968

Set of beautiful ABCD chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1968

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Echt, NL

Paulin in 1968. And they were manufactured by the Dutch Artifort company. The ABCD chairs are very rare

Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Stunning Purple Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Chair for Artifort, 1960s
Stunning Purple Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Chair for Artifort, 1960s

Stunning Purple Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Chair for Artifort, 1960s

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H 25.2 in W 32.68 in D 29.93 in

Stunning Purple Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Chair for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Ongar, GB

A stunning purple Pierre Paulin ABCD set of two purple armchairs for Artifort 1960 The ABCD

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pierre Paulin ABCD Set of Two Armchairs for Artifort, 1960
Pierre Paulin ABCD Set of Two Armchairs for Artifort, 1960

Pierre Paulin ABCD Set of Two Armchairs for Artifort, 1960

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H 25.2 in W 32.68 in D 29.93 in

Pierre Paulin ABCD Set of Two Armchairs for Artifort, 1960

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Ongar, GB

Pierre Paulin ABCD set of two purple armchairs for Artifort 1960 The ABCD series was created in

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Artifort ABCD Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin (Teal)
Artifort ABCD Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin (Teal)

Artifort ABCD Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin (Teal)

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H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in

Artifort ABCD Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin (Teal)

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

RARE Artifort ABCD Lounge Chair desigend by Pierre Paulin in 1968. In it's original upholstery in

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Artifort Classic Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
Artifort Classic Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

Artifort Classic Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

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H 26 in W 65 in D 33.9 in

Artifort Classic Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

By Artifort, Jack Lenor Larsen

Located in New York, NY

sofa. The ABCD modern seating series was designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the Netherlands in

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

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H 23.63 in W 63 in D 31.5 in

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in London, GB

The ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin is iconic due to its inviting and undulating form. Its design

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Foam

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968
Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968

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H 23.63 in W 63 in D 31.5 in

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Pierre Paulin two-seat sofa from the F260 series also known as "ABCD." Wood frame on wheels

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wool

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968
Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968

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H 23.63 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Pierre Paulin three-seat sofa from the F260 series also known as "ABCD." Wooden frame on wheels

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wool

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa Set, Artifort, 1968
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa Set, Artifort, 1968

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa Set, Artifort, 1968

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H 24.81 in W 94.49 in D 28.75 in

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa Set, Artifort, 1968

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Amazing pair of so called ABCD lounge sofas designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pair Pierre Paulin ABCD Settes by Artifort
Pair Pierre Paulin ABCD Settes by Artifort

Pair Pierre Paulin ABCD Settes by Artifort

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Artifort Settees by Pierre Paulin redone in vibrant 60's colors in a wool blend. Often

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Settees

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Lounge for Artifort
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Lounge for Artifort

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Lounge for Artifort

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Three seat sofa and lounge chair on casters by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, with foil labels.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Sofas

Materials

Foam, Wool, Upholstery

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Armchair for ARTIFORT – Netherlands, 1968
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Armchair for ARTIFORT – Netherlands, 1968

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Armchair for ARTIFORT – Netherlands, 1968

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Rare ABCD sofa and chair in original fabric by Pierre Paulin for Artifort – Netherlands, 1968. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Paulin ABCD Armchair for Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey
Pierre Paulin ABCD Armchair for Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey

Pierre Paulin ABCD Armchair for Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

The ABCD armchair was created in 1968 by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Fiberglass

Pierre Paulin ABCD Armchair for Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey
Pierre Paulin ABCD Armchair for Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey

Pierre Paulin ABCD Armchair for Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

The ABCD armchair was created in 1968 by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Fiberglass

Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa Early Edition Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey
Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa Early Edition Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey

Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa Early Edition Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

The Abcd three-seat sofa was created in 1968 by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa for Artifort 1968 France Fabric Pierre Frey
Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa for Artifort 1968 France Fabric Pierre Frey

Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa for Artifort 1968 France Fabric Pierre Frey

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

The ABCD three-seat sofa was created in 1968 by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

ABCD Armchair by Pierre Paulin
ABCD Armchair by Pierre Paulin

ABCD Armchair by Pierre Paulin

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H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in

ABCD Armchair by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in PARIS, FR

ABCD armchair by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009), from the 1970s. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Textile

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin

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H 22.84 in W 96.46 in D 29.14 in

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in PARIS, FR

Large ABCD three-seater sofa by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009), from the

Category

Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Textile

Pair of ABCD armchairs by Pierre Paulin
Pair of ABCD armchairs by Pierre Paulin

Pair of ABCD armchairs by Pierre Paulin

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H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in

Pair of ABCD armchairs by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of ABCD armchairs by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009), from the 1970s. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Textile

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

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H 23.63 in W 63 in D 35.44 in

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968 one of the greatest French designer Fabric by

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

"ABCD" lounge chair by Pierre Paulin, F260 serie, Artifort Edition 1968
"ABCD" lounge chair by Pierre Paulin, F260 serie, Artifort Edition 1968

"ABCD" lounge chair by Pierre Paulin, F260 serie, Artifort Edition 1968

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Pierre Paulin (1927- 2009) Lounge chair "ABCD", F 260 serie. Artifort Edition 1968. Wood and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in amstelveen, NL

ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured during the 1960s by Artifort, Netherlands

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Three seater sofa "ABCD" by Pierre Paulin, F260 serie, Artifort Edition 1968
Three seater sofa "ABCD" by Pierre Paulin, F260 serie, Artifort Edition 1968

Three seater sofa "ABCD" by Pierre Paulin, F260 serie, Artifort Edition 1968

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Pierre Paulin (1927- 2009) Large sofa "ABCD" Wood and fiberglass structure, foam padding

Category

Vintage 1960s French Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

ABCD Armchair by Pierre Paulin for ARTIFORT Original Fabric, Netherlands - 1968
ABCD Armchair by Pierre Paulin for ARTIFORT Original Fabric, Netherlands - 1968

ABCD Armchair by Pierre Paulin for ARTIFORT Original Fabric, Netherlands - 1968

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Very rare ABCD chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort – Netherlands, 1968. The chair is very

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Paulin pair of early three seater ABCD sofas by Artifort
Pierre Paulin pair of early three seater ABCD sofas by Artifort

Pierre Paulin pair of early three seater ABCD sofas by Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A rare pair of Pierre Paulin sofas, labeled and upholstered in their original fabric, belongs to

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam

Pair of ABCD Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1968
Pair of ABCD Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1968

Pair of ABCD Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1968

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Amazing pair of lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Holland, 1968. These chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Two Lounge Chairs in Purple from the ABCD Series for Artifort
Pierre Paulin Two Lounge Chairs in Purple from the ABCD Series for Artifort

Pierre Paulin Two Lounge Chairs in Purple from the ABCD Series for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Two lounge chairs from the ABCD series, in fabric, wood and metal, by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Sofa
Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Sofa

Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Sofa

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H 24 in W 95 in D 29 in

Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Paulin ABCD sofa, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s French Sofas

Pierre Paulin ABCD Settee for Artifort, circa 1970
Pierre Paulin ABCD Settee for Artifort, circa 1970

Pierre Paulin ABCD Settee for Artifort, circa 1970

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pierre Paulin ABCD settee sofa for Artifort, circa 1970. This piece has been expertly restored in

Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa, Purple Velvet, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa, Purple Velvet, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s

Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa, Purple Velvet, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in High Point, NC

A purple velvet ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Pair of ABCD lounge chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Pair of ABCD lounge chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Pair of ABCD lounge chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of ABCD lounge chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, newly reupholstered in velvet with castor

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Paulin for Artifort ´ABCD´ Settee in Fuchsia Upholstery
Pierre Paulin for Artifort ´ABCD´ Settee in Fuchsia Upholstery

Pierre Paulin for Artifort ´ABCD´ Settee in Fuchsia Upholstery

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Paulin for Artifort, two-seat sofa from the ABCD series, fabric Kvadrat Hallingdal 65

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'ABCD' Settee in White Italian Boucle
Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'ABCD' Settee in White Italian Boucle

Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'ABCD' Settee in White Italian Boucle

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Dallas, TX

Pierre Paulin for Artifort ABCD settee in high grade white Italian boucle. Pair of complementary

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968
Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Paris, FR

Pierre Paulin three-seat sofa from the F260 series also known as "ABCD." Iron frame on wheels

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery

Mid Century ABCD Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid Century ABCD Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid Century ABCD Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning sculptural ABCD chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The chair is

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Paulin Three-Seat Sofa from the ABCD Series for Artifort
Pierre Paulin Three-Seat Sofa from the ABCD Series for Artifort

Pierre Paulin Three-Seat Sofa from the ABCD Series for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Three-seat sofa from the ABCD series, in blue and green fabric, wood and metal, by Pierre Paulin

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin in Pierre Frey Fabric, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin in Pierre Frey Fabric, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s

ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin in Pierre Frey Fabric, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Hitchin, England

An immaculate ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured during the 1960s by Artifort

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin Early Edition Sofa and Chair of the ABCD Series for Artifort
Pierre Paulin Early Edition Sofa and Chair of the ABCD Series for Artifort

Pierre Paulin Early Edition Sofa and Chair of the ABCD Series for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands, circa 1968. Set of two seating elements from the ABCD series of

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Early Edition Pierre Paulin Three-Seat ABCD Sofa for Artifort, Late 1960s
Early Edition Pierre Paulin Three-Seat ABCD Sofa for Artifort, Late 1960s

Early Edition Pierre Paulin Three-Seat ABCD Sofa for Artifort, Late 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin, Kvadrat

Located in The Hague, NL

This sculptural three-seat sofa is the first edition of the ABCD series designed by Pierre Paulin

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa, France, 1968
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa, France, 1968

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa, France, 1968

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H 24.81 in W 94.1 in D 31.11 in

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa, France, 1968

By Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

The “ABCD” sofa by Pierre Paulin 1968 is both fun and functional. Vivid grey upholstery covers a

Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Armchair Produced by Artifort, circa 1960
Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Armchair Produced by Artifort, circa 1960

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Armchair Produced by Artifort, circa 1960

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Saint Ouen, Île-de-France

Pierre Paulin "ABCD" armchair produced by Artifort. Early edition circa 1960 with wheel stoppers

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

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H 24.81 in W 95.28 in D 28.75 in

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Three-seat ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, edited by Artifort. The metal basement is

Category

Vintage 1960s French Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

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H 23 in W 65 in D 34 in

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Reupholstered in fresh blue and white fabric. On wheels to move easily.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa for Artifort, circa 1968
Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa for Artifort, circa 1968

Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa for Artifort, circa 1968

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Newly reupholstered in a off-white bouclé

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Pierre Paulin Abcd 3 Seat Sofa by Artifort with Jack Lasen Fabrick
Pierre Paulin Abcd 3 Seat Sofa by Artifort with Jack Lasen Fabrick

Pierre Paulin Abcd 3 Seat Sofa by Artifort with Jack Lasen Fabrick

By Pierre Paulin

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Vintage ABCD Chair by Pierre Paulin
Vintage ABCD Chair by Pierre Paulin

Vintage ABCD Chair by Pierre Paulin

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H 24.5 in W 33 in D 29 in

Vintage ABCD Chair by Pierre Paulin

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This vintage Mid-Century ABCD lounge chair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, France. The ABCD

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Vintage ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin

Vintage ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin

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This vintage Mid-Century ABCD three-seat sofa was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, France. The

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ABCD sofa and lounge chair by Pierre Paulin
ABCD sofa and lounge chair by Pierre Paulin

ABCD sofa and lounge chair by Pierre Paulin

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ABCD sofa and lounge chair by Pierre Paulin

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Chicago, IL

]. Signed with foil decal manufacturer's label to underside of each example: [Artifort]. Pierre Paulin was

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Vintage 1960s French Living Room Sets

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Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968
Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

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By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Berlin, Germany

Pierre Paulin designed this stunning sculptural sofa in 1968 for Artifort. This model is the three

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Pair of ABCD Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968
Pair of ABCD Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

Pair of ABCD Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Paris, FR

Two armchairs of Pierre Paulin. Reference 261 made by Artifort, 1968. News Kvadrat fabrics. Old

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Pair of ABCD Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, circa 1960

Pair of ABCD Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, circa 1960

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Wilnis, UT

Amazing pair of original "ABCD" chairs designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort in

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ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin
ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin

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Signed with applied manufacturer's label to underside: [Artifort Made in The Netherlands].

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Vintage Midcentury Dutch ABCD Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

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By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

Amazing lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Holland, 1968. The chair has been

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Pierre Paulin Early ABCD Sofa Set

Pierre Paulin Early ABCD Sofa Set

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Pierre Paulin Early ABCD Sofa Set

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful early edition ABCD sofa and chair designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort

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Paulin Abcd For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic paulin abcd available at 1stDibs. Each paulin abcd for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer paulin abcd, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A paulin abcd is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made paulin abcd over the years, but those crafted by Pierre Paulin, Artifort and Jack Lenor Larsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Paulin Abcd?

A paulin abcd can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $12,000, while the lowest priced sells for $3,801 and the highest can go for as much as $20,797.

Pierre Paulin for sale on 1stDibs

Pierre Paulin introduced a fresh breeze into French furniture design in the 1960s and ’70s, fostering a sleek new Space-Age aesthetic. Along with Olivier Mourgue, Paulin developed chairs, sofas, dining tables and other furnishings with flowing lines and almost surreal naturalistic forms. And his work became such a byword for chic, forward-looking design and emerging technologies that two French presidents commissioned him to create environments in the Élysée Palace in Paris.

Paulin was born in Paris to a family of artists and designers. He initially sought to become a ceramist and sculptor and was studying in the town of Vallauris near the Côte d'Azur — a center for pottery making, where Pablo Picasso spent his postwar summers crafting ceramics — but broke his hand in a fight. He enrolled at the École Camondo, the Paris interior design school. There, Paulin was strongly influenced by the work of Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Arne Jacobsen, as was reflected in his early creations for the manufacturer Thonet-France.

It was at the Dutch firm Artifort, which he joined in 1958, where Paulin blossomed. In a few years, he produced several of his signature designs based on abstract organic shapes. These include the Butterfly chair (1963), which features a tubular steel frame and slung leather, and a group of striking seating pieces made with steel frames covered in polyurethane foam and tight jersey fabric: the Mushroom (1960), Ribbon (1966) and Tongue (1967) chairs. The revered designer not only introduced new construction techniques to Artifort furniture but contributed fresh materials, Pop art colors and dazzling shapes to the mid-century modern era as a whole.

In 1971, the Mobilier National — a department of France’s Ministry of Culture in charge of furnishing top-tier government offices and embassies — commissioned Paulin to redesign President Georges Pompidou’s private apartment in the Élysée Palace. In three years, Paulin transformed the staid rooms into futuristic environments with curved, fabric-clad walls and furnishings such as bookcases made from an arrangement of smoked-glass U shapes, flower-like pedestal chairs and pumpkin-esque loungers.

Ten years later, the Mobilier National called on Paulin again, this time to furnish the private office of President François Mitterand. Paulin responded with an angular, postmodern take on neoclassical furniture, pieces that looked surprisingly at home in the paneled, Savonnerie-carpeted Louis XVI rooms. As those two Élysée Palace projects show, Paulin furniture works well both in a total decor or when used as a counterpoint to traditional pieces. His creations have a unique personality: bright and playful yet sophisticated and suave.

Find vintage Pierre Paulin lounge chairs, armchairs, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

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With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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