$1,743
H 14.18 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mushroom Pouf or Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and comfortable Artifort Mushroom pouf or ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
Fabric, Wood
$1,041
H 14.18 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mushroom Pouf or Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and comfortable Artifort Mushroom pouf or ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
Fabric, Wood
$1,743
H 14.18 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mushroom Pouf or Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and comfortable Artifort Mushroom pouf or ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Paulin for Artifort. “F560 Mushroom” ottoman. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, signed. “F560 Mushroom” ottoman, featuring fine white loops.
Fabric
Customizable Artifort Mushroom P Stool by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
The Mushroom P. for Artifort is one of Pierre Paulin’s most famous designs. First there was the Mushroom armchair, that is now exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Then...
Textile
$4,201 / set
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom chair with Ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60s.
Fabric
Mushroom Poof or Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing Mushroom poof, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 60's. It is covered with the original and stunning Momentum fabric by Jack Lenor Larsen in the colors blue and ...
Fabric
$6,190 / set
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. Covered with stunning and high quality wool fabric. The chair and pouf are completely ...
Bouclé
$6,307 / set
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Artifort Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beautiful and high quality fabric. The chair an...
Fabric
$6,307 / set
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s. This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beautiful and high quality fabric...
Fabric
$7,009 / set
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60s. This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beautiful and the highest quality ...
Fabric
$6,085 / set
H 26.38 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
French Design Classic Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Renens, CH
The Mushroom lounge chair and ottoman offered here are in excellent vintage condition and have been reupholstered in an off white bouclé fabric.
Fabric, Foam
$5,850 / set
H 26.38 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
French Classic Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Renens, CH
The Mushroom lounge chair and ottoman on offer are in excellent vintage condition; they have been reupholstered in an orange-brown bouclé fabric.
Fabric, Foam
$5,605 / set
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s. The chair and the poof are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...
Fabric
$6,424 / set
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s. The chair and the pouf are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...
Fabric
Pierre Paulin Mushroom Ottoman for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pierre Paulin mushroom ottoman for Artifort, France. Sold individually $1200.00 each.
Artifort Mushroom P Stool in Stripes by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
The mushroom P. for Artifort is one of Pierre Paulin’s most famous designs. First there was the Mushroom armchair, that is now exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Then...
Textile
A Mushroom Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1968
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An original mushroom ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, ca' 1968.
Upholstery
Sold
H 25.2 in W 33.86 in L 25.2 in
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in Bouclette
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
The Mushroom or F560, iconic piece by Pierre Paulin designed in 1960 with his ottoman.
Wool
Sold
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in L 26.38 in
Pierre Paulin "Mushroom" Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Hitchin, England
A Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) early edition “Mushroom” armchair and ottoman manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s.
Metal
Sold
H 26.78 in Dm 35.44 in L 26.78 in
Pierre Paulin Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman in Pink Wool by Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable and cosy armchair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Steel frame with moulded foam and upholstered in pink Kvadrat Tonus wool all in excellent original condition. Th...
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Green apple mushroom armchair and ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Lyon, FR
Green apple mushroom armchair and ottoman, an iconic design of the 1960s by Pierre Paulin.
Fabric
Pierre Paulin Mushroom and Ottoman F560 and P561
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mushroom chair in leatherette with matching fabric footstool circa 1963 for Artifort.
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin Mushroom Chair and Ottoman, for Artifort, circa 1960
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Model mushroom chair and ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 for Artifort.
Steel
Dutch Mushroom swivel lounge chair and ottoman Pierre Paulin Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very cool mid-century design by Dutch designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Mushroom lounge chair and ottoman exemplifies the playful philosophy of the designer who was often inspir...
Steel
Rare pair of Pierre Paulin Mushroom & ottoman F560 & P561
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This is a rare original set of Mushrooms & ottomans by Pierre Paulin designed in 1960 for Artifort It has the original fabric in a nice vintage condition "A chair should be more...
Mid-Century Pierre Paulin Mushroom Lounges and Ottoman - a Set
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century pair of mushroom lounges and single ottoman. Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, circa 1960s.
Fabric, Wool, Foam
Pierre Paulin "Mushroom" Pouf or Ottoman for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Miami, FL
Original tonus wool "Mushroom" pouf or ottoman or stool with custom chrome base designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort.
Chrome
Sold
H 14.18 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
3x Mid Century Mushroom Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
3x Artifort Mushroom poof or Ottoman, as is for reupholstery.
Metal
Mushroom Pouf or Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and comfortable Artifort Mushroom pouf or ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
Fabric, Wood
Artifort Classic Mushroom Pouf by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in New York, NY
The Mushroom P. for Artifort is one of Pierre Paulin’s most famous designs. First there was the Mushroom armchair, that is now exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Then...
Fabric
Pierre Paulin Mushroom Stool or Ottoman for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Miami, FL
Original, authentic Mushroom stool or ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s.
Steel
Pierre Paulin Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Model 560 mushroom lounge chair, paired with Model 561 ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort.
Bouclé
Sold
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin "Mushroom" Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Hitchin, England
A Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) early edition “Mushroom” armchair and ottoman manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s.
Metal
Sold
H 26.38 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
French Design Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Renens, CH
The Mushroom lounge chair and ottoman on offer are in excellent vintage condition; they have been reupholstered in an off-white bouclé fabric.
Fabric, Foam
Sold
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin "Mushroom" Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Hitchin, England
A Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) early edition “Mushroom” armchair and ottoman manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s.
Metal
Sold
H 25.2 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
Pierre Paulin "Mushroom" Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Hitchin, England
A Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) early edition “Mushroom” armchair and ottoman manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s.
Metal
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. Covered with stunning and high quality Alpaca bouclé fabric, color white. The chair and pouf a...
Alpaca
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. Covered with stunning and high quality Sandra Jordan Alpaca bouclé fabric, color pink. The cha...
Alpaca
Sold
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s. The chair and the pouf are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...
Fabric
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Mid Century Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. Covered with very soft Italian bouclé fabric. The chair and pouf are completely restor...
Bouclé
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. Covered with stunning Italian bouclé fabric. The chair and pouf are completely restore...
Bouclé
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Mid Century Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. Covered with very soft Italian bouclé fabric. The chair and pouf are completely restor...
Bouclé
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Mid Century Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. Covered with very soft and high quality bouclé fabric (Dedar Italy). The chair and pou...
Bouclé
Original Pierre Paulin Mushroom Chair & Ottoman, New Upholstery
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in London, GB
A fully reupholstered Pierre Paulin original Mushroom chair model F560 with its matching footstool for Artifort, the Netherlands, circa 1960.
Steel
Mushroom Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Pasadena, CA
A mushroom shaped ottoman designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort which exemplifies how Paulin found inspiration in nature.
Upholstery
Pierre Paulin Mushroom Chair with Ottoman for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Miami, FL
Pierre Paulin Mushroom chair with Ottoman for Artifort. The chair spins on its wood base.
Upholstery
Fauteil 560 "Mushroom" by Pierre Paulin for Artifort with Ottoman
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roma, IT
The original vintage structure has been newly reupholstered in black wool bouclé. The dimensions of the ottoman are cm 48Ø x cm 39 H.
Steel
Sold
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 30.71 in
F572 Lounge Chair and Mushroom Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This set of sculpted chair and ottoman was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1967 and produced in the Netherlands by Artifort. This rare chair was only produced for one year from 1967-196...
Wool
Sold
H 29.93 in W 28.35 in L 29.93 in
F572 Lounge Chair and mushroom ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This set of sculpted chair and ottoman was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1967 and produced in the Netherlands by Artifort. This rare chair was only produced for one year from 1967-196...
Wool
1960s Mushroom Chair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pierre Paulin "Mushroom chair" and ottoman designed in the 1960s for Artifort and made in the Netherlands.
Upholstery, Wood, Foam
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES WINTER SALE ends March 31 Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an U...
Brass
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$2,504 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$8,308 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Luupo Round Ottoman The Luupo Ottoman offers a versatile and sophisticated seating option for any modern interior. The round, inviting form sits on top of solid oak or waln...
Sheepskin, Oak
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$7,559 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order tri-base & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Camel Bouclé (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in custom finish) ...
Bouclé, Maple
$5,698 / item
H 32.67 in W 29.13 in D 31.5 in
Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthe...
Leather, Fabric
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
