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Big Tulips Chairs and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Big Tulips Chairs and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Big Tulips Chairs and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Big Tulip chairs and ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965 for dutch company Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Big Tulip Chair in White Leather
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Big Tulip Chair in White Leather

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Big Tulip Chair in White Leather

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful elegant Big Tulip Chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort.

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Early 2000s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Reupholstered Pierre Paulin Big Tulip Chair, for Artifort, 1960s
Vintage Reupholstered Pierre Paulin Big Tulip Chair, for Artifort, 1960s

Vintage Reupholstered Pierre Paulin Big Tulip Chair, for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Renens, CH

Vintage reupholstered Pierre Paulin big tulip chair, for Artifort, 1960s A lounge chair by Pierre Paulin produced by Artifort, with red woolen upholstery.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Artifort F545 Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in Original Kvadrat Upholstery
Artifort F545 Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in Original Kvadrat Upholstery

Artifort F545 Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in Original Kvadrat Upholstery

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

Originally designed in the 1960s, his famous F545 Big Tulip Chair oozes Spage Age and Flower Power: ‘it spreads its half-open petals around the sitter, inviting and warming at the sa...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Mid Century First Edition Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1959
Mid Century First Edition Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1959

Mid Century First Edition Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1959

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very rare first edition of the "Big Tulip" chair, model F551 designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959 for Artifort.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Big Tulip Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Big Tulip Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Big Tulip Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

A set with 2 very comfortable and original Big Tulip lounge chairs. These chairs are designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable and original big tulip lounge chair with Ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965.

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable and original big tulip lounge chair with Ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965.

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
Mid-Century Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s

Mid-Century Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable big Tulip lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable and original big tulip lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid Century Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid Century Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable and original Big Tulip lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable and original Big Tulip lounge chair with Ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair First Edition "Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs F551 by Pierre Paulin Artifort 1959
Pair First Edition "Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs F551 by Pierre Paulin Artifort 1959

Pair First Edition "Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs F551 by Pierre Paulin Artifort 1959

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Very rare pair of the first edition of the "Big Tulip" chair, model F551 Just Married!

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Pierre Paulin  Lounge chair '' Big Tulip ''  Artifort   1960s
Pierre Paulin  Lounge chair '' Big Tulip ''  Artifort   1960s

Pierre Paulin Lounge chair '' Big Tulip '' Artifort 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful Big Tulip Lounge chair .Pierre Paulin designed this iconic chair in 1965 . for Artifort .

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Lounge chair "F545" "BIG TULIP" by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1980s
Lounge chair "F545" "BIG TULIP" by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1980s

Lounge chair "F545" "BIG TULIP" by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1980s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in DE MEERN, NL

SKAI LEATHER LOUNGE CHAIR "F545" BIG TULIP BY PIERRE PAULIN FOR ARTIFORT, NETHERLANDS 1980S Introducing the SKAI Leather Lounge Chair "F545" Big Tulip, a stunning piece of mid-centu...

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Early Pierre Paulin Big Tulip, Model 'F545', Chairs for Artifort
Pair of Early Pierre Paulin Big Tulip, Model 'F545', Chairs for Artifort

Pair of Early Pierre Paulin Big Tulip, Model 'F545', Chairs for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This pair of large Tulip chairs by Perre Paulin are in very nice condition, having been totally reupholstered, with the foam and off white boucle fabric adhering to current fire safe...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Big Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Big Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Big Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Extremely rare Big Tulip lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1960's.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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Pierre Paulin “Big Tulip” Chair for Artifort, Netherlands 1960
Pierre Paulin “Big Tulip” Chair for Artifort, Netherlands 1960

Pierre Paulin “Big Tulip” Chair for Artifort, Netherlands 1960

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Wilnis, UT

A stunning lounge chair, model “Big Tulip”, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pierre Paulin F545 High Back "Big Tulip" Chair for Artifort
Pierre Paulin F545 High Back "Big Tulip" Chair for Artifort

Pierre Paulin F545 High Back "Big Tulip" Chair for Artifort

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H 37.01 in W 31.89 in D 35.04 in

Pierre Paulin F545 High Back "Big Tulip" Chair for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in London, Greater London

The extremely comfortable F545 "Big Tulip" lounge chair was designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1959.

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

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin for Artifort “Big Tulip” Holland, 1965
Pierre Paulin for Artifort “Big Tulip” Holland, 1965

Pierre Paulin for Artifort “Big Tulip” Holland, 1965

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H 36.23 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in

Pierre Paulin for Artifort “Big Tulip” Holland, 1965

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Pierre Paulin for Artifort “Big Tulip” Holland 1965. When you see the chair you will quickly realise why it is called the tulip.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

BIG TULIP PIERRE PAULIN for  Artifort on early frame and round head part
BIG TULIP PIERRE PAULIN for  Artifort on early frame and round head part

BIG TULIP PIERRE PAULIN for Artifort on early frame and round head part

By Pierre Paulin

Located in LA Arnhem, NL

BIG TULIP PIERRE PAULIN for Artifort. Big tulip of Pierre Paulin on early base and with the round top.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Paulin F551 Big Tulip chairs Artifort 1959
Pierre Paulin F551 Big Tulip chairs Artifort 1959

Pierre Paulin F551 Big Tulip chairs Artifort 1959

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H 37.8 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in

Pierre Paulin F551 Big Tulip chairs Artifort 1959

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

A true Artifort classic, the F551 "Big Tulip" designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the Netherlands in 1959.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman Original Version by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980
Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman Original Version by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman Original Version by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Original Big Tulip lounge chair with Ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965 and produced by Artifort in the 1980s.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Red Lounge Chair "Big Tulip" F551 & Ottoman, 1960's Netherlands
Pierre Paulin Red Lounge Chair "Big Tulip" F551 & Ottoman, 1960's Netherlands

Pierre Paulin Red Lounge Chair "Big Tulip" F551 & Ottoman, 1960's Netherlands

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in The Hague, NL

"Big Tulip" chair model No- F551 in a good original condition as well as the ottoman.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

First Edition "Big Tulip" Lounge Chair Model F551 by Pierre Paulin Artifort 1959
First Edition "Big Tulip" Lounge Chair Model F551 by Pierre Paulin Artifort 1959

First Edition "Big Tulip" Lounge Chair Model F551 by Pierre Paulin Artifort 1959

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

This is a rare first edition of the "Big Tulip" chair, Model F551 The first edition of this chair can be recognised at the egg shaped headrest and the typical chromed steel base ...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pierre Paulin 'Big Tulip" + Ottoman 2nd Series Production Artifort, 1960s
Pierre Paulin 'Big Tulip" + Ottoman 2nd Series Production Artifort, 1960s

Pierre Paulin 'Big Tulip" + Ottoman 2nd Series Production Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A beautiful "Big Tulip" chair, Model F551 and matching ottoman by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the Netherlands This is a second edition production set dating back t...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Pierre Paulin model 545 for Artifort Holland
Pierre Paulin model 545 for Artifort Holland

Pierre Paulin model 545 for Artifort Holland

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H 37.41 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Pierre Paulin model 545 for Artifort Holland

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Dronten, NL

Model 545, also known as big tulip chair. Very comfortable lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Pierre Paulin "Big Tulip Lounge Chairs", 1960s
Pierre Paulin "Big Tulip Lounge Chairs", 1960s

Pierre Paulin "Big Tulip Lounge Chairs", 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Chicago, IL

Early Pierre Paulin "Big Tulip lounge Chairs". Produced by Artifort, France 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin F551 Big Tulip Lounge Chair by Artifort, Netherlands
Pierre Paulin F551 Big Tulip Lounge Chair by Artifort, Netherlands

Pierre Paulin F551 Big Tulip Lounge Chair by Artifort, Netherlands

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rare early edition, elegant and beautiful big tulip lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pierre Paulin Artifort Big tulip
Pierre Paulin Artifort Big tulip

Pierre Paulin Artifort Big tulip

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H 40.56 in W 34.65 in D 32.29 in

Pierre Paulin Artifort Big tulip

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This chair was called Big Tulip and was mod no 545. This chair has a very nice cognac color vynil cover and that is still the original cover.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Big Tulip Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Big Tulip Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Big Tulip Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

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H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

Big Tulip Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Doornspijk, NL

The Big Tulip is also known as the F545. This is the version with the rare 4 branches chromed base.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Early Pierre Paulin Big Tulip 'F545', Chairs for Artifort
Pair of Early Pierre Paulin Big Tulip 'F545', Chairs for Artifort

Pair of Early Pierre Paulin Big Tulip 'F545', Chairs for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

Pair of early model large tulips model F545 chairs in freshly upholstered white vinyl.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Pierre Paulin Big Tulip F551 Lounge Chair in Petrol Wool for Artifort
Pierre Paulin Big Tulip F551 Lounge Chair in Petrol Wool for Artifort

Pierre Paulin Big Tulip F551 Lounge Chair in Petrol Wool for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Amsterdam, NL

First edition Pierre Paulin big tulip lounge chair (model F551) designed in 1959 for Artifort, the Netherlands.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Big Tulip Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Big Tulip Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

Big Tulip Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Pierre Paulin, Olivier Mourgue, Artifort, Verner Panton

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Big Tulip Lounge chair with its footstool, designed in 1960 by Pierre Paulin.

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

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Pierre Paulin 2nd edition 'Big Tulip' F545 for Artifort 1965
Pierre Paulin 2nd edition 'Big Tulip' F545 for Artifort 1965

Pierre Paulin 2nd edition 'Big Tulip' F545 for Artifort 1965

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

This classic F545 lounge chair was designed in 1965 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort and is newly upholstered in a top quality Ploeg fabric in a fresh lime green. A very comfortable ...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pierre Paulin, Rare 1st Edition of "Big Tulip" F551 Armchair for Artifort, 1959
Pierre Paulin, Rare 1st Edition of "Big Tulip" F551 Armchair for Artifort, 1959

Pierre Paulin, Rare 1st Edition of "Big Tulip" F551 Armchair for Artifort, 1959

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Paris, FR

Rare first edition of the "Big Tulip" Lounge Armchair, model F551 designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959 for Artifort. Brushed Chrome Steel "X" base. Excellent condition. Very collectabl...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Geoffrey Harcourt Swivel Lounge Chair F511 for Artifort, 1960s, Netherlands
Geoffrey Harcourt Swivel Lounge Chair F511 for Artifort, 1960s, Netherlands

Geoffrey Harcourt Swivel Lounge Chair F511 for Artifort, 1960s, Netherlands

By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt

Located in The Hague, NL

Tulip shaped chair has a black metal base, The whole deep-buttoned padded seating and back of the chair is in a very good condition.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original Artifort F545 Leather Big Tulip Chair F545 by Pierre Paulin, 1970s
Original Artifort F545 Leather Big Tulip Chair F545 by Pierre Paulin, 1970s

Original Artifort F545 Leather Big Tulip Chair F545 by Pierre Paulin, 1970s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Voorburg, NL

Beautiful and original Artifort F545 swivel chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort Holland. Chair in beautiful original chocolate dark brown Leather upholstery with very nice p...

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

Materials

Steel

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable and original Big Tulip lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965.

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

2x Mid Century Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
2x Mid Century Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

2x Mid Century Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This very comfortable Big Tulip lounge chair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965.

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Purple Lounge Chair "Big Tulip" F551 & Ottoman, 1960's Netherlands
Pierre Paulin Purple Lounge Chair "Big Tulip" F551 & Ottoman, 1960's Netherlands

Pierre Paulin Purple Lounge Chair "Big Tulip" F551 & Ottoman, 1960's Netherlands

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in The Hague, NL

Known as the "Big Tulip" chair (model F551), this set is in good original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin "Big Tulip" F545 Chair for Artifort, 1965
Pierre Paulin "Big Tulip" F545 Chair for Artifort, 1965

Pierre Paulin "Big Tulip" F545 Chair for Artifort, 1965

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Very comfortable F545 lounge chair commonly known as "The Big Tulip" was designed by the French Designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1959.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of F551 'Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin Artifort New Upholstery
Pair of F551 'Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin Artifort New Upholstery

Pair of F551 'Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin Artifort New Upholstery

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A stunning pair of F551 'Big Tulip" lounge chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for Dutch manufacturer Artifort This is the second series of F551 chair to be recognized by the ...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pierre Paulin for Artifort “Big Tulip” Chair in Wool
Pierre Paulin for Artifort “Big Tulip” Chair in Wool

Pierre Paulin for Artifort “Big Tulip” Chair in Wool

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Providence, RI

Pierre Paulin for Artifort “Big Tulip” chair in original bright orange wool.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort Black Leather, 1960s
Midcentury Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort Black Leather, 1960s

Midcentury Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort Black Leather, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

This comfortable Big Tulip lounge chair (F550) was designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pierre Paulin “Big Tulip” Lounge Chair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950
Pierre Paulin “Big Tulip” Lounge Chair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950

Pierre Paulin “Big Tulip” Lounge Chair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Wilnis, UT

A very rare first edition Big Tulip Chair, designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort in The Netherlands around 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin “Big Tulip” for Artifort, Netherlands, 1960
Pierre Paulin “Big Tulip” for Artifort, Netherlands, 1960

Pierre Paulin “Big Tulip” for Artifort, Netherlands, 1960

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Wilnis, UT

A very rare first edition Big Tulip Chair, designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort in The Netherlands around 1950.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

“Big Tulip” Lounge Chair Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
“Big Tulip” Lounge Chair Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

“Big Tulip” Lounge Chair Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Union City, NJ

Mid-Century Modern “Big Tulip” Lounge Chair Designed By Pierre Paulin For Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Big Tulip yellow wool
Pierre Paulin Big Tulip yellow wool

Pierre Paulin Big Tulip yellow wool

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H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

Pierre Paulin Big Tulip yellow wool

By Pierre Paulin

Located in LA Arnhem, NL

Pierre Paulin Big Tulip for Artifort. Designed in 1968 for Artifort. Based on organic forms in nature and plantforms. The colour is lime yellow, in an exclusive fabric. This is an ol...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

1965 Big Tulip Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin, Edited by Artifort
1965 Big Tulip Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin, Edited by Artifort

1965 Big Tulip Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin, Edited by Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Paris, FR

Blue Big Tulip or F545 designed by Pierre Paulin and edited by Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Pierre Paulin Big Tulip Lounge Chair, Edited by Artifort in 1965
Pierre Paulin Big Tulip Lounge Chair, Edited by Artifort in 1965

Pierre Paulin Big Tulip Lounge Chair, Edited by Artifort in 1965

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Paris, FR

White Big Tulip or F545 designed by Pierre Paulin and edited by Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Big Tulip F545 Swivel Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort ‘Marked’, 1965
Big Tulip F545 Swivel Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort ‘Marked’, 1965

Big Tulip F545 Swivel Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort ‘Marked’, 1965

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Valkenswaard, NL

Big tulip F545 swivel chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort ‘marked’, 1965.

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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Big Tulip Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin Produced by Artifort
1960s Big Tulip Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin Produced by Artifort

1960s Big Tulip Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin Produced by Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Paris, FR

Rare orange Big Tulip or F551 Lounge Chair with its ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin, edited by Artifort in the early 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Blue Big Tulip Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin Edited by Artifort in 1965
Blue Big Tulip Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin Edited by Artifort in 1965

Blue Big Tulip Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin Edited by Artifort in 1965

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Paris, FR

Designed in the Netherlands in 1965, the "Tulip" series of Pierre Paulin got inspired by the flower blossoming. Like a foretaste of "flower power" from the 1970s, it looks like half-...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Vintage Lounge Chair Big Tulip (F545) with ottoman (P545) by Pierre Paulin for
Vintage Lounge Chair Big Tulip (F545) with ottoman (P545) by Pierre Paulin for

Vintage Lounge Chair Big Tulip (F545) with ottoman (P545) by Pierre Paulin for

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

F545 Lounge chair and ottoman newly upholstered with Kvadrat Tonica fabric. This chair is designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort. Dimensions are: Depth 86cm, width 88...

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

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Big Tulip 1st Edition Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1959
Midcentury Big Tulip 1st Edition Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1959

Midcentury Big Tulip 1st Edition Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1959

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

This chair is a first edition of the Big Tulip. It has a chrome-plated frame and a rount top part for the head.

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

Materials

Chrome

F551 Big Tulip 2nd Edition Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
F551 Big Tulip 2nd Edition Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

F551 Big Tulip 2nd Edition Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

This chair is a first edition of the Big Tulip. The chromed steel bases have wear and user marks consistent with age of this chair and ottoman proving this is an authentic original s...

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

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Design Big Tulip by Pierre Paulin for Artifort with Matching Ottoman
Vintage Design Big Tulip by Pierre Paulin for Artifort with Matching Ottoman

Vintage Design Big Tulip by Pierre Paulin for Artifort with Matching Ottoman

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

F545 lounge chair and ottoman newly upholstered with Kvadrat Tonica fabric. This chair is designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort. Dimensions are: Depth 86cm, Width 88...

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1965 Big Tulip Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin, Edited by Artifort
1965 Big Tulip Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin, Edited by Artifort

1965 Big Tulip Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin, Edited by Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Paris, FR

Grey Big Tulip or F545 model with its avec ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin and edited by Artifort.

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Big Tulip Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the big tulip chair you’re looking for. A big tulip chair — often made from metal, fabric and steel — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the big tulip chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A big tulip chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Big Tulip Chair?

A big tulip chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,136, while the lowest priced sells for $1,874 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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.

Finding the Right Lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.