Pair Of Pierre Paulin Swivel Pacha Lounge Chair by Gubi
By Gubi
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The legendary Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Chair in 1975. With comfort as his focus
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Pacha Chair
Customizable Gubi Pacha Outdoor Lounge Chair, Swivel by Pierre Paulin
$3,899 / item
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
Customizable Gubi Pacha Outdoor Lounge Chair, Swivel by Pierre Paulin
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin
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GUBI Pacha Outdoor Lounge Chair Libera 02 Moss Gray Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
$4,199 / item
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
GUBI Pacha Outdoor Lounge Chair Libera 02 Moss Gray Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin
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GUBI Pacha Lounge Chair Armrest Karakorum 001 Gold Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
$5,799 / item
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
GUBI Pacha Lounge Chair Armrest Karakorum 001 Gold Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin
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GUBI Pacha Lounge Chair Karakorum 001 Pearl Gold Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
$5,199 / item
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
GUBI Pacha Lounge Chair Karakorum 001 Pearl Gold Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin
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GUBI Pacha Lounge Chair Harp 024 Ivory Pearl Gold Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
$4,199 / item
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
GUBI Pacha Lounge Chair Harp 024 Ivory Pearl Gold Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin
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Customizable Gubi 2-Seater Pacha Outdoor Sofa by Pierre Paulin
$8,799 / item
H 25.6 in W 69.3 in D 33.47 in
Customizable Gubi 2-Seater Pacha Outdoor Sofa by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin designed the chair in harmony with the changing
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Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair for Gubi
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Skokie, IL
Pierre Paulin classic Pacha Lounge Chair for Gubi. This chair features a non swivel base. A mid
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New and Made to Order Customizable Gubi 3-Seater Pacha Sofa by Pierre Paulin
$12,099 / item
H 25.6 in W 99.61 in D 33.47 in
New and Made to Order Customizable Gubi 3-Seater Pacha Sofa by Pierre Paulin
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
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New and Made to Order Gubi 2-Seater Pacha Sofa with Armrests by Pierre Paulin
$8,799 / item
H 25.6 in W 69.3 in D 33.47 in
New and Made to Order Gubi 2-Seater Pacha Sofa with Armrests by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin designed the chair in harmony with the changing
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New and Made to Order Gubi 3-Seater Pacha Sofa with Armrests by Pierre Paulin
$12,099 / item
H 25.6 in W 99.61 in D 33.47 in
New and Made to Order Gubi 3-Seater Pacha Sofa with Armrests by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin designed the chair in harmony with the changing
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Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
$3,699 / item
H 25.5 in W 30.3 in D 33.4 in
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' lounge
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Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
$4,899 / item
H 25.5 in W 30.3 in D 33.4 in
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge chair with returning Swivel for GUBI. Pierre Paulin designed the Pacha
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Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Outdoor Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for Gubi
$5,499 / item
H 25.5 in W 30.3 in D 33.4 in
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Outdoor Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for Gubi
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin Pacha Outdoor Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for Gubi Designed for durability
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Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair Upholstered in Vidar Kvadrat Boucle '0222'
$4,899 / item
H 25.5 in W 30.3 in D 33.4 in
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair Upholstered in Vidar Kvadrat Boucle '0222'
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair Upholstered in Vidar Kvadrat Boucle '0222' Paulin designed the
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New and Made to Order Gubi Pacha Lounge Swivel Chair by Pierre Paulin
$3,899 / item
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
New and Made to Order Gubi Pacha Lounge Swivel Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
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New and Made to Order Customizable Gubi Pacha Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
$3,899 / item
H 25.6 in W 34.65 in D 33.47 in
New and Made to Order Customizable Gubi Pacha Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
available. The Pacha Ottoman provides extra comfort for the Lounge Chair, or even as an informal seat of its
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Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Two Seat Outdoor Sofa for Gubi
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
that resembled clouds. These forms became the basis for the 'Pacha' Lounge Chair. With a small
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Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Three Seat Outdoor Sofa for Gubi
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
that resembled clouds. These forms became the basis for the 'Pacha' Lounge Chair. With a small
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Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Four Seat Outdoor Sofa for Gubi
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
that resembled clouds. These forms became the basis for the 'Pacha' Lounge Chair. With a small
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Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Upholstered Ottoman with Pearl Base for Gubi
$3,899 / item
H 13.7 in W 28.3 in D 27.5 in
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Upholstered Ottoman with Pearl Base for Gubi
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
. Paulin's widely beloved 'Pacha' Lounge Chair was joined by a number of Paulin’s other designs, including an
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Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Upholstered Ottoman with Black Base for Gubi
$3,899 / item
H 13.7 in W 28.3 in D 27.5 in
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Upholstered Ottoman with Black Base for Gubi
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
. Paulin's widely beloved 'Pacha' Lounge Chair was joined by a number of Paulin’s other designs, including an
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Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Outdoor Ottoman with Returning Swivel for Gubi
$4,399 / item
H 13.7 in W 28.3 in D 27.5 in
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Outdoor Ottoman with Returning Swivel for Gubi
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Glendale, CA
outlines that resembled clouds. These forms became the basis for the Pacha Lounge Chair. With a small
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Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Outdoor Armchair with Returning Swivel for Gubi
$6,099 / item
H 25.5 in W 30.3 in D 33.4 in
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Outdoor Armchair with Returning Swivel for Gubi
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Chair. With a small footprint, the Pacha Collection can be clustered in different combinations to suit
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New and Made to Order Customizable Gubi Pacha Lounge Armchair by Pierre Paulin
$3,899 / item
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
New and Made to Order Customizable Gubi Pacha Lounge Armchair by Pierre Paulin
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric. Curvaceous, soft and low-slung, the Pacha lounge chair is a
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Lovely authentic and original production of the Pacha chair by Pierre Paulin. Offered here as a
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Set of 4 Pacha Chairs by Pierre Paulin, original fabric. Can be reupholstered. From Mobilier
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Located in New York, NY
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Pair of Italian Pacha Armchairs, 70s
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Pair of 70s Italian Pacha lounge chairs, fully upholstered in Shearling style. Organic shapes and
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Set of 3 Pacha Lounge chair style armchairs design Pierre Paulin 1970s
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H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Set of 3 Pacha Lounge chair style armchairs design Pierre Paulin 1970s
By Pierre Paulin
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Wonderful set of 3 armchairs of the iconic Pacha design designed by Pierre Paulin original from the
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Pair of Pacha Lounge Chairs, Black Semi Matt
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha chair in 1975. Paulin
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Set of Four Pacha Lounge Chairs, Pearl Gold in Dedar Karakorum Fabric
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Set of Four Pacha Lounge Chairs, Pearl Gold in Dedar Karakorum Fabric
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha chair in 1975. Paulin
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Gubi Light Pink Pacha Swivel Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
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Gubi Light Pink Pacha Swivel Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Pacha Lounge Chair - Fully Upholstered, Returning Swivel Pearl Gold Price Grp. B Dimensions
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Lounge Chairs by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Paulin’s ‘Pacha’ easy chair. This example also consists of a round seat and backrest on a low base. The
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Pair of Pacha Chairs by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Pacha Chairs by Pierre Paulin, can be recovered. From Mobilier International.
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Pierre Paulin Pearl Gold Painted Wood Fixed Base Pacha Lounge Chair - Harp Ivory
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H 25.6 in W 30.32 in L 25.6 in
Pierre Paulin Pearl Gold Painted Wood Fixed Base Pacha Lounge Chair - Harp Ivory
By Pierre Paulin
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, versatile and stylish. This piece is an understated luxury. A welcoming statement lounge chair that can
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Pacha Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pacha chair for your home. Each pacha chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, textile and metal. Each pacha chair bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Pacha Chair?
The average selling price for a pacha chair at 1stDibs is $4,836, while they’re typically $1,795 on the low end and $16,799 for the highest priced.
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.
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