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Little Tulip Chair

Pierre Paulin, Little Tulip chair, Artifort, 1960
Pierre Paulin, Little Tulip chair, Artifort, 1960

Pierre Paulin, Little Tulip chair, Artifort, 1960

$1,782

H 30.32 in W 27.17 in D 23.63 in

Pierre Paulin, Little Tulip chair, Artifort, 1960

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Uppsala, SE

Little Tulip chair (originally known as the F163), designed in the 1960s by Pierre Paulin. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chairs for Artifort
Pair of Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chairs for Artifort

Pair of Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chairs for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of Pierre Paulin little tulip chairs for Artifort, circa 1965, swivel, enameled metal bases

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Early Little Tulip Chair By For Artifort, Netherlands 1960s
Pierre Paulin Early Little Tulip Chair By For Artifort, Netherlands 1960s

Pierre Paulin Early Little Tulip Chair By For Artifort, Netherlands 1960s

Located in Montréal, QC

Designer : Pierre Paulin For Artifort Design Period : 20th Century Material : Fabric/ Foam / Metal Description : Pierre Paulin, a French furniture and interior designer, shifted pat...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Mid-Century Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

Mid-Century Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

$1,423 / item

H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 23.63 in

Mid-Century Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable and turnable Armchair, named "Little Tulip". Designed by the famous Pierre Paulin

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

2016 Artifort Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in White Leather and Chrome
2016 Artifort Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in White Leather and Chrome

2016 Artifort Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in White Leather and Chrome

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Little Tulip Armchair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965. This

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Artifort by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of Three
Artifort by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of Three

Artifort by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of Three

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Basildon, London

Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965, the Little Tulip Chair is a design icon. Inspired by

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Paulin x Jack Lenor Larsen little tulip armchair by Artifort
Pierre Paulin x Jack Lenor Larsen little tulip armchair by Artifort

Pierre Paulin x Jack Lenor Larsen little tulip armchair by Artifort

By Jack Lenor Larsen, Pierre Paulin

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Rare Jack Lenor Larsen Mementum fabrics little Tulip chair. Made by Artifort - Netherlands

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK
Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK

Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK

$1,668Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 22.84 in

Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

equilibrium between the little tulip dining chair and the large Tulip armchair. The Tulip midi, at the time

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Artifort Swivel Blue Little Tulip by Pierre Paulin
Artifort Swivel Blue Little Tulip by Pierre Paulin

Artifort Swivel Blue Little Tulip by Pierre Paulin

$1,754

H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 22.84 in

Artifort Swivel Blue Little Tulip by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

Artifort Little Tulip Artifort Lana (AA) 582 Light Blue Base: P39 Grey Blue RAL 5008 (Fine texture

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

2er Set Little tulip Sessel Artifort Pierre Paulin 1970 schwarz
2er Set Little tulip Sessel Artifort Pierre Paulin 1970 schwarz

2er Set Little tulip Sessel Artifort Pierre Paulin 1970 schwarz

$1,495 / set

H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 23.63 in

2er Set Little tulip Sessel Artifort Pierre Paulin 1970 schwarz

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne Sessel vom niederländischen Traditionshersteller "Artifort" aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Pierre Paulin, wobei sie in dies...

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Little Tulip Armchair with Cross Base by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
Little Tulip Armchair with Cross Base by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s

Little Tulip Armchair with Cross Base by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

the 70's. Cute and very comfortable pivoting armchair. This "Little Tulip" with cross base is

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Customizable Artifort Tulip F 550 by Pierre Paulin
Customizable Artifort Tulip F 550 by Pierre Paulin

Customizable Artifort Tulip F 550 by Pierre Paulin

$5,179 / item

H 38.19 in W 33.86 in D 30.32 in

Customizable Artifort Tulip F 550 by Pierre Paulin

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

relaxation. Tulip Chair Collection The Tulip family consists of a chair (Little Tulip), a bar stool (Little

Category

2010s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair  by Pierre Paulin
Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair  by Pierre Paulin

Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair by Pierre Paulin

$3,619 / item

H 31.11 in W 33.86 in D 28.35 in

Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair by Pierre Paulin

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

dimensions, this midsize armchair is the perfect equilibrium between the Little Tulip dining chair and the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Textile

Artifort Pierre Paulin Swivel Tulip Midi Lounge in STOCK
Artifort Pierre Paulin Swivel Tulip Midi Lounge in STOCK

Artifort Pierre Paulin Swivel Tulip Midi Lounge in STOCK

$3,152Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.11 in W 33.86 in D 28.35 in

Artifort Pierre Paulin Swivel Tulip Midi Lounge in STOCK

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

dimensions, this midsize armchair is the perfect equilibrium between the Little Tulip dining chair and the

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

"Little Tulip" swivel chair with footrest, Pierre Paulin, Netherlands circa 1960
"Little Tulip" swivel chair with footrest, Pierre Paulin, Netherlands circa 1960

"Little Tulip" swivel chair with footrest, Pierre Paulin, Netherlands circa 1960

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

“Little Tulip” swivel chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Polished cast aluminum base and chrome

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair with Cross Base by Pierre Paulin
Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair with Cross Base by Pierre Paulin

Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair with Cross Base by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

dimensions, this midsize armchair is the perfect equilibrium between the Little Tulip dining chair and the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Recent Sales

Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chairs for Artifort 1960s First Series, Set of Two
Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chairs for Artifort 1960s First Series, Set of Two

Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chairs for Artifort 1960s First Series, Set of Two

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Parma, IT

Pierre Paulin's little tulip chairs, rare first series from the 1960s. Restored with original

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Artifort Tulip Leather Armchair by Pierre Paulin, 1965
Artifort Tulip Leather Armchair by Pierre Paulin, 1965

Artifort Tulip Leather Armchair by Pierre Paulin, 1965

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 22.84 in

Artifort Tulip Leather Armchair by Pierre Paulin, 1965

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Grenoble, FR

The Little Tulip chair is a very comfortable modern design chair. The beautiful Little Tulip chair

Category

20th Century Dutch Chairs

Pierre Paulin: Small Desk, circa 1962
Pierre Paulin: Small Desk, circa 1962

Pierre Paulin: Small Desk, circa 1962

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H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in

Pierre Paulin: Small Desk, circa 1962

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Grenoble, FR

drawer on the right. See also our advertisement for the little tulip chair by Pierre Paulin.

Category

20th Century Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Artifort Little Tulip Dining Chair
Artifort Little Tulip Dining Chair

Artifort Little Tulip Dining Chair

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 22.84 in

Artifort Little Tulip Dining Chair

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Houston, TX

little tulip looks beautiful at a dining table and inspiring in a meeting room. It is available in a wide

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Pair of Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Pair of Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Artifort

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Little Tulip chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, circa 1960s. Dimensions: 27" x 20" x

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort First Edition
Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort First Edition

Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort First Edition

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

The first edition of the little tulip chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1963. Newly upholstered

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Early Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chairs in Polka Dots
Pair Early Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chairs in Polka Dots

Pair Early Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chairs in Polka Dots

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD SOLD Sculptural best describes Pierre Paulin's designs and this pair of early Little Tulip

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Set of Two Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1963 Green White
Set of Two Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1963 Green White

Set of Two Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1963 Green White

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Beautiful set of two little tulip chairs designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960. Stunning

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 little Tulip chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s Netherlands.
Set of 4 little Tulip chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s Netherlands.

Set of 4 little Tulip chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s Netherlands.

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Set of 4 little Tulip chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s Netherlands. Also known as the

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Original Vintage "Little Tulip" Chair by Pierre Paulin
Original Vintage "Little Tulip" Chair by Pierre Paulin

Original Vintage "Little Tulip" Chair by Pierre Paulin

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 22.84 in

Original Vintage "Little Tulip" Chair by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Geneva, CH

Original vintage "Little Tulip" purple wool chair by Pierre Paulin, produced by Artifort, France

Category

Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Original Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Pair of Original Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Pair of Original Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of original little tulip chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Would need to be reupholstered

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Pair of Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Pair of Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of pink Little Tulip swivel chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. There are scratches in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s

Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Little tulip armchair/swivel chair model f163 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. The

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Oval Table + 6 Little Tulip Chairs Dining Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Oval Table + 6 Little Tulip Chairs Dining Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Oval Table + 6 Little Tulip Chairs Dining Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Izegem, VWV

laminate table, 220cm x 120cm on two aluminum tulip pedestal feet. Set of six purple Little Tulip swivel

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Artifort by Pierre Paulin Purple Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Artifort by Pierre Paulin Purple Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

Artifort by Pierre Paulin Purple Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Basildon, London

Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965, the Little Tulip Chair is a design icon. Inspired

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Leather

Artifort by Pierre Paulin Grey Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Artifort by Pierre Paulin Grey Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

Artifort by Pierre Paulin Grey Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Basildon, London

Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965, the Little Tulip Chair is a design icon. Inspired

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Artifort by Pierre Paulin Grey Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 4
Artifort by Pierre Paulin Grey Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 4

Artifort by Pierre Paulin Grey Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 4

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Basildon, London

Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965, the Little Tulip Chair is a design icon. Inspired

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Artifort by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chair, Set of Two
Artifort by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chair, Set of Two

Artifort by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chair, Set of Two

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Basildon, London

Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965, the Little Tulip Chair is a design icon. Inspired by

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 2  Pierre Paulin"Little Tuli" Chairs by Artifort
Set of 2  Pierre Paulin"Little Tuli" Chairs by Artifort

Set of 2 Pierre Paulin"Little Tuli" Chairs by Artifort

Located in North Miami, FL

Set four Pierre Paulin "little tulip" chairs ( maker Artifort) with original fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Little Pierre Paulin Tulip Chair, Model F16 for Artifort, 1965
Little Pierre Paulin Tulip Chair, Model F16 for Artifort, 1965

Little Pierre Paulin Tulip Chair, Model F16 for Artifort, 1965

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cute Mid-Century Tulip chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. This ‘Model F163’ is a stylish purple

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Artifort Little Tulip High Stool by Pierre Paulin
Artifort Little Tulip High Stool by Pierre Paulin

Artifort Little Tulip High Stool by Pierre Paulin

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H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 22.05 in

Artifort Little Tulip High Stool by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Basildon, London

Introducing the Little Tulip High Stool by renowned designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort. This

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

6 Little Tulip Dining Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
6 Little Tulip Dining Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

6 Little Tulip Dining Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Izegem, VWV

Set of six purple Little Tulip swivel chairs on aluminum tulip pedestal feet. Inspired by the

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Dining Chair in Blue Fabric for Artifort, Netherlands
Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Dining Chair in Blue Fabric for Artifort, Netherlands

Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Dining Chair in Blue Fabric for Artifort, Netherlands

By Artifort, Pierre Poulin

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Elegant and comfortable Little Tulip dining or conference chairs designed by Pierre Paulin for

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set Of 6 Artifort Little Tulip Dining Chairs In Beige Teddy By Pierre Paulin
Set Of 6 Artifort Little Tulip Dining Chairs In Beige Teddy By Pierre Paulin

Set Of 6 Artifort Little Tulip Dining Chairs In Beige Teddy By Pierre Paulin

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Nice set of 6 swivel dining chairs model Little Tulip by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, reupholstered

Category

Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Classic Artifort Set of Two Little Tulips Armchairs in Fabric
Classic Artifort Set of Two Little Tulips Armchairs in Fabric

Classic Artifort Set of Two Little Tulips Armchairs in Fabric

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

Little Tulips, cross base non-swivel The simple Little Tulip design chair spreads its half-open

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Little tulip dining chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort - set of 4 - 1990s
Little tulip dining chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort - set of 4 - 1990s

Little tulip dining chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort - set of 4 - 1990s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Little tulip armchairs/swivel chairs model f163 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. The

Category

1990s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Classic Artifort All Black Little Tulip Armchair in Raf Simons Fabric
Classic Artifort All Black Little Tulip Armchair in Raf Simons Fabric

Classic Artifort All Black Little Tulip Armchair in Raf Simons Fabric

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

Brand new little tulip, swivel round base The simple little tulip design chair spreads its half

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Ten "Little Tulip" Armchairs by Pierre Paulin, 163 Model, circa 1965
Set of Ten "Little Tulip" Armchairs by Pierre Paulin, 163 Model, circa 1965

Set of Ten "Little Tulip" Armchairs by Pierre Paulin, 163 Model, circa 1965

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Rare set of ten "Little Tulip" swivel armchairs, manufactured and edited by Artifort, circa 1965

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Paulin "Little Tulip" Set of 2 Swiveling Barstools for Artifort
Pierre Paulin "Little Tulip" Set of 2 Swiveling Barstools for Artifort

Pierre Paulin "Little Tulip" Set of 2 Swiveling Barstools for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of 2 "Little Tulip" swiveling barstools designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Paulin "Little Tulip" Set of 2 Swiveling Barstools for Artifort
Pierre Paulin "Little Tulip" Set of 2 Swiveling Barstools for Artifort

Pierre Paulin "Little Tulip" Set of 2 Swiveling Barstools for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of 2 "Little Tulip" swiveling barstools designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Artifort Pierre Paulin Swivel Pink Tulip Midi Lounge Chair in STOCK
Artifort Pierre Paulin Swivel Pink Tulip Midi Lounge Chair in STOCK

Artifort Pierre Paulin Swivel Pink Tulip Midi Lounge Chair in STOCK

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

dimensions, this midsize armchair is the perfect equilibrium between the little tulip dining chair and the

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Paulin Original Midi Tulip Armchair for Artifort, 1960, Netherlands
Pierre Paulin Original Midi Tulip Armchair for Artifort, 1960, Netherlands

Pierre Paulin Original Midi Tulip Armchair for Artifort, 1960, Netherlands

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in The Hague, NL

dimensions, this midsize armchair is the perfect equilibrium between the Little Tulip dining chair and the

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Original Midi Tulip Armchair for Artifort, 1960, Netherlands
Pierre Paulin Original Midi Tulip Armchair for Artifort, 1960, Netherlands

Pierre Paulin Original Midi Tulip Armchair for Artifort, 1960, Netherlands

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in The Hague, NL

dimensions, this midsize armchair is the perfect equilibrium between the Little Tulip dining chair and the

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Original Midi Tulip Armchair for Artifort, 1960, Netherlands
Pierre Paulin Original Midi Tulip Armchair for Artifort, 1960, Netherlands

Pierre Paulin Original Midi Tulip Armchair for Artifort, 1960, Netherlands

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in The Hague, NL

dimensions, this midsize armchair is the perfect equilibrium between the Little Tulip dining chair and the

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

2 Limited Edition Pierre Paulin Tulip Swivel Armchairs for Artifort, 1965
2 Limited Edition Pierre Paulin Tulip Swivel Armchairs for Artifort, 1965

2 Limited Edition Pierre Paulin Tulip Swivel Armchairs for Artifort, 1965

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Pair of limited edition Little Tulip swivel chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1965

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of "Little Tulip" arm chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Pair of "Little Tulip" arm chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Pair of "Little Tulip" arm chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of Pierre Paulin ‘Little Tulip’ Arm Chairs for Artifort Upholstered in nubby wool fabric on

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Metal

Pierre Paulin Pair of Little Tulip Swivel Chairs First Edition, 1960s
Pierre Paulin Pair of Little Tulip Swivel Chairs First Edition, 1960s

Pierre Paulin Pair of Little Tulip Swivel Chairs First Edition, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pair of Little Tulip model armchairs created by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s and produced by Artifort

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Pair of Little Tulip Swivel Chairs First Edition, 1960s
Pierre Paulin Pair of Little Tulip Swivel Chairs First Edition, 1960s

Pierre Paulin Pair of Little Tulip Swivel Chairs First Edition, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pair of Little Tulip model armchairs created by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s and produced by Artifort

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Desk Chair
Pierre Paulin Desk Chair

Pierre Paulin Desk Chair

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H 29 in W 27.5 in D 22 in

Pierre Paulin Desk Chair

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A dark purple Paulin Little Tulip swiveling and rolling desk chair mounted on a polished aluminum

Category

20th Century French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Pierre Paulin Tulip midi F549 chair 1960s by Artifort, Netherlands
Vintage Pierre Paulin Tulip midi F549 chair 1960s by Artifort, Netherlands

Vintage Pierre Paulin Tulip midi F549 chair 1960s by Artifort, Netherlands

By Pierre Paulin

Located in The Hague, NL

dimensions, this midsize armchair is the perfect equilibrium between the Little Tulip dining chair and the

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Pair of Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Pair of Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Dallas, TX

Newly restored pair of little tulip chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Base stamped. New Maharam

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin, "Little Tulip" Chair, Fabric, Painted Plastic, Netherlands, 1965
Pierre Paulin, "Little Tulip" Chair, Fabric, Painted Plastic, Netherlands, 1965

Pierre Paulin, "Little Tulip" Chair, Fabric, Painted Plastic, Netherlands, 1965

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in High Point, NC

A fabric, painted plastic and steel "Little Tulip" chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chair
Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chair

Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chair

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H 30.32 in W 25.99 in D 24.02 in

Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chair

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Dronten, NL

% wool magenta fabric, chrome swivel base.   "A chair should be more than simply functional. It

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Centreville, VA

Little Tulip Design by Pierre Paulin The elegant Little Tulip chair for Artifort…. as if

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Artifort Leather Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chair
Artifort Leather Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chair

Artifort Leather Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chair

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

Little Tulip Pierre Paulin design 1965 Leather: Artifort Ox 5080 Cognac (EE) Base: P57 black grey.

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Set of Three Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chairs

Set of Three Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chairs

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chair should be more than simply functional. It should be friendly, fun and colorful.", Pierre Paulin.

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Four Pierre Paulin Artifort Leather Chrome Little Tulip Chairs

Four Pierre Paulin Artifort Leather Chrome Little Tulip Chairs

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Pair of Pierre Paulin Swivel Little Tulip chairs on Castors

Pair of Pierre Paulin Swivel Little Tulip chairs on Castors

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

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Exceptional cool office chairs or side chairs. These are vintage originals. May desire

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Set of Four Blue 'Little Tulip' Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Set of Four Blue 'Little Tulip' Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

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Artifort by Pierre Paulin Purple Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 4

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Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965, the Little Tulip chair is a design icon. Inspired

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Artifort by Pierre Paulin Pink Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 4

Artifort by Pierre Paulin Pink Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 4

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

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Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965, the Little Tulip chair is a design icon. Inspired

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Artifort by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 4
Artifort by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 4

Artifort by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 4

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

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Pierre Paulin 'Little Tulip' Swivel Chair for Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1965
Pierre Paulin 'Little Tulip' Swivel Chair for Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1965

Pierre Paulin 'Little Tulip' Swivel Chair for Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1965

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic 'Little Tulip' swivel chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, designed in

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Mid-Century Set/12 Little Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Mid-Century Set/12 Little Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

Mid-Century Set/12 Little Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Almelo, NL

swivel Little Tulip chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the Netherlands in 1965, is a

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Little Tulip Swivel Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1963
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Little Tulip Swivel Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1963

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Three little tulip swivel chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1963. Newly upholstered with

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Little Tulip Swivel Base Dining Chairs by Pierre Paulin
Little Tulip Swivel Base Dining Chairs by Pierre Paulin

Little Tulip Swivel Base Dining Chairs by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of four early production Little Tulip dining chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1965. Chairs

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Classic Artifort Swivel Blue Little Tulip Armchair in Fabric
Classic Artifort Swivel Blue Little Tulip Armchair in Fabric

Classic Artifort Swivel Blue Little Tulip Armchair in Fabric

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

Little Tulip, swivel round base The simple Little Tulip design chair spreads its half-open petals

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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Little Tulip Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic little tulip chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and aluminum, every little tulip chair was constructed with great care. Find 27 options for an antique or vintage little tulip chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the little tulip chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A little tulip chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Little Tulip Chair?

A little tulip chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,825, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $17,784.

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.

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.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.