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F0907 Moulin chairs by Pierre Paulin, Artifort circa 2000, Set of 6
F0907 Moulin chairs by Pierre Paulin, Artifort circa 2000, Set of 6

F0907 Moulin chairs by Pierre Paulin, Artifort circa 2000, Set of 6

By Pierre Paulin

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Set of 6 "Moulin" chairs by Pierre Paulin, originally designed in the 1950s and produced by Artifort.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Customizable Artifort Moulin Chair by Pierre Paulin
Customizable Artifort Moulin Chair by Pierre Paulin

Customizable Artifort Moulin Chair by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

The design of the Moulin dates from Pierre Paulin’s early years and was conceived on the Rue Jean Moulin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile

Customizable Artifort Moulin Chair with Armrests  by Pierre Paulin
Customizable Artifort Moulin Chair with Armrests  by Pierre Paulin

Customizable Artifort Moulin Chair with Armrests by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

The design of the Moulin dates from Pierre Paulin’s early years and was conceived on the Rue Jean Moulin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile

Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Patina Upholstered Bar Chair
Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Patina Upholstered Bar Chair

Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Patina Upholstered Bar Chair

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Moulin chair invites guests with its fun and flirtatious feel, personifying the bohemian and frenetic atmosphere of the Belle Epoque period.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Clean Russet Upholstered Bar Chair
Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Clean Russet Upholstered Bar Chair

Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Clean Russet Upholstered Bar Chair

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Moulin chair invites guests with its fun and flirtatious feel, personifying the bohemian and frenetic atmosphere of the Belle Epoque period.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Paprika Velvet Upholstered Bar Chair
Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Paprika Velvet Upholstered Bar Chair

Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Paprika Velvet Upholstered Bar Chair

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Moulin chair invites guests with its fun and flirtatious feel, personifying the bohemian and frenetic atmosphere of the Belle Epoque period.

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Bouclê latte Upholstered Bar Chair
Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Bouclê latte Upholstered Bar Chair

Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Bouclê latte Upholstered Bar Chair

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Moulin chair invites guests with its fun and flirtatious feel, personifying the bohemian and frenetic atmosphere of the Belle Epoque period.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Plantain Upholstered Chair
Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Plantain Upholstered Chair

Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Plantain Upholstered Chair

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Moulin chair invites guests with its fun and flirtatious feel, personifying the bohemian and frenetic atmosphere of the Belle Epoque period.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Paprika Upholstered Chair
Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Paprika Upholstered Chair

Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Paprika Upholstered Chair

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Moulin chair invites guests with its fun and flirtatious feel, personifying the bohemian and frenetic atmosphere of the Belle Epoque period.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Mouse Upholstered Chair
Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Mouse Upholstered Chair

Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Mouse Upholstered Chair

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Moulin chair invites guests with its fun and flirtatious feel, personifying the bohemian and frenetic atmosphere of the Belle Epoque period.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Orange Velvet Upholstered Chair
Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Orange Velvet Upholstered Chair

Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Orange Velvet Upholstered Chair

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Moulin chair invites guests with its fun and flirtatious feel, personifying the bohemian and frenetic atmosphere of the Belle Epoque period.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Customizable Artifort Moulin Lounge by Pierre Paulin
Customizable Artifort Moulin Lounge by Pierre Paulin

Customizable Artifort Moulin Lounge by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

In 2023 Artifort is enriching the Moulin chair family with the introduction of model CM190: Moulin Lounge.

Category

2010s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Green Garden Leaf Upholstered Chair
Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Green Garden Leaf Upholstered Chair

Round shape Bent Wood Moulin Green Garden Leaf Upholstered Chair

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Moulin chair invites guests with its fun and flirtatious feel, personifying the bohemian and frenetic atmosphere of the Belle Epoque period.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Customizable Moulin Lounge with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin
Customizable Moulin Lounge with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin

Customizable Moulin Lounge with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

In 2023 Artifort is enriching the Moulin chair family with the introduction of model CM190: Moulin Lounge.

Category

2010s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Orange Paprika Velvet Upholstered Counter Chair
Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Orange Paprika Velvet Upholstered Counter Chair

Belle Epoque bent wood Moulin Orange Paprika Velvet Upholstered Counter Chair

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Moulin chair invites guests with its fun and flirtatious feel, personifying the bohemian and frenetic atmosphere of the Belle Epoque period.

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pierre Paulin Set of Moulin Lounge Chairs, White Boucle
Pierre Paulin Set of Moulin Lounge Chairs, White Boucle

Pierre Paulin Set of Moulin Lounge Chairs, White Boucle

Located in New York, NY

Pierre Paulin was one of the most influential French designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his innovative approach to modern furniture and his ability to combine sculptural f...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pierre Paulin Set of Moulin Lounge Chairs, Blue Velvet
Pierre Paulin Set of Moulin Lounge Chairs, Blue Velvet

Pierre Paulin Set of Moulin Lounge Chairs, Blue Velvet

Located in New York, NY

Pierre Paulin was one of the most influential French designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his innovative approach to modern furniture and his ability to combine sculptural f...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Customizable Artifort Moulin Stool by Pierre Paulin
Customizable Artifort Moulin Stool by Pierre Paulin

Customizable Artifort Moulin Stool by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

Moulin bar stool Design by Pierre Paulin Designed in the late 1950s, the Moulin chair family reflects Pierre Paulin’s early explorations of elegant, minimalist seating forms.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools

Materials

Textile, Upholstery

Pierre Paulin Set of 4 Moulin Lounge Chairs
Pierre Paulin Set of 4 Moulin Lounge Chairs

Pierre Paulin Set of 4 Moulin Lounge Chairs

Located in New York, NY

The Pierre Paulin Set of 4 Moulin Lounge Chairs is a quintessential example of Paulin’s innovative approach to mid-century modern seating and interior design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Living Room Sets

Materials

Bouclé

Artifort  Green Moulin Armchair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Artifort  Green Moulin Armchair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK

Artifort Green Moulin Armchair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

MOULIN F0927 CHAIR WITH ARMRESTS CAT FF VIDAR 0932- GREEN FRAME IN MATTE BLACK POWDER COAT A good, old-fashioned chair designed by the late Pierre Paulin.

Category

2010s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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Set of 8 F0907 Moulin chairs by Pierre Paulin, Artifort circa 2000
Set of 8 F0907 Moulin chairs by Pierre Paulin, Artifort circa 2000

Set of 8 F0907 Moulin chairs by Pierre Paulin, Artifort circa 2000

By Pierre Paulin

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Set of 8 "Moulin" chairs by Pierre Paulin, originally designed in the 1950s and produced by Artifort.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Artifort Moulin Chair without Armrests in Beige by Pierre Paulin
Artifort Moulin Chair without Armrests in Beige by Pierre Paulin

Artifort Moulin Chair without Armrests in Beige by Pierre Paulin

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

The design of the Moulin dates from Pierre Paulin’s early years and was conceived on the Rue Jean Moulin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile

Artifort Moulin Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Artifort Moulin Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK

Artifort Moulin Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK

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H 28.35 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in

Artifort Moulin Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

In 2023 Artifort is enriching the Moulin chair family with the introduction of model CM190: Moulin Lounge.

Category

2010s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Artifort Moulin Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Artifort Moulin Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK

Artifort Moulin Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK

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H 28.35 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in

Artifort Moulin Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

In 2023 Artifort is enriching the Moulin chair family with the introduction of model CM190: Moulin Lounge.

Category

2010s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

BALANCE 50% Artifort Moulin Chair Designed by Pierre Paulin
BALANCE 50% Artifort Moulin Chair Designed by Pierre Paulin

BALANCE 50% Artifort Moulin Chair Designed by Pierre Paulin

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

8 Moulin Armless Chair - 50% deposit Upholstered in COM - TBD Frame: p25 black brown textured powdercoat A good, old-fashioned chair designed by the late Pierre Paulin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile

TARA COM 50% deposit Artifort Moulin Chair Designed by Pierre Paulin
TARA COM 50% deposit Artifort Moulin Chair Designed by Pierre Paulin

TARA COM 50% deposit Artifort Moulin Chair Designed by Pierre Paulin

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

8 Moulin Armless Chair - 50% deposit Upholstered in COM - TBD Frame: p25 black brown textured powdercoat A good, old-fashioned chair designed by the late Pierre Paulin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile

MARIO- Artifort Moulin Chair without Armrests in Beige by Pierre Paulin
MARIO- Artifort Moulin Chair without Armrests in Beige by Pierre Paulin

MARIO- Artifort Moulin Chair without Armrests in Beige by Pierre Paulin

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

The design of the Moulin dates from Pierre Paulin’s early years and was conceived on the Rue Jean Moulin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile

Regency Brass Chiavari Chairs with Bat Motif 'Moulin Rouge'
Regency Brass Chiavari Chairs with Bat Motif 'Moulin Rouge'

Regency Brass Chiavari Chairs with Bat Motif 'Moulin Rouge'

By Chiavari

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brass has normal signs of aging and the fabric is in topcondition. Simular chairs were used in the movie 'Moulin Rouge'

Category

Vintage 1950s French Regency Side Chairs

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Moulin Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic moulin chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, textile and upholstery, every moulin chair was constructed with great care. There are 1 variations of the antique or vintage moulin chair you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the moulin 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 moulin chair made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made moulin chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Artifort, Pierre Paulin and Mambo Unlimited Ideas are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a moulin chair at 1stDibs is $1,180, while they’re typically $829 on the low end and $4,900 for the highest priced.

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