Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin is a celebrated example of the designer’s innovative approach to
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Fabric
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin is a celebrated example of the designer’s innovative approach to
Fabric
Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
foam and wool. We purchased this armchair In Maastricht together with a P.Paulin ABCD 3 seater sofa and
Wool, Fiberglass
Cashmere 'ABCD' Two Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Three shades of blue 'ABCD' cashmere two-seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort on metal casters.
Fabric
ABCD Loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Oakville, CA
ABCD loveseat by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968. Loveseat has been carefully restored by
Steel
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Oakville, CA
ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968. Sofa has been carefully restored by stripping down
Formica, Latex, Polyester
ABCD Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD set, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. This amazing set
Bouclé
ABCD 1-Seat Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mohair
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Toronto, ON
Incredible ABCD sofa, a sculptural one-seater designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. This
Angora, Mohair, Goat Hair
$34,234 / set
H 25.6 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in
Mid Century ABCD Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD set, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. This amazing set
Bouclé
$23,117
H 25.6 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
ABCD 2 Seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, is indeed a remarkable piece of furniture that
Fabric
$33,786
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 31.5 in
ABCD 3 Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, is indeed a remarkable piece of furniture that
Fabric
$9,246
H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
ABCD Armchair by Pierre Paulin for ARTIFORT New Upholstery, Netherlands - 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare ABCD F260 chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort – Netherlands, 1968. It is re-upholstered in a
Chrome
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is
Metal
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is
Metal
Model ABCD 1-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural one-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa
Fabric
Mid Century ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural two-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The
Fabric
Mid Century ABCD 3-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural three-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa
Fabric
$26,080
H 25.2 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Set of beautiful ABCD chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1968
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Echt, NL
Paulin in 1968. And they were manufactured by the Dutch Artifort company. The ABCD chairs are very rare
Metal
Unavailable
H 25.2 in W 32.68 in D 29.93 in
Stunning Purple Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Chair for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Ongar, GB
A stunning purple Pierre Paulin ABCD set of two purple armchairs for Artifort 1960 The ABCD
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 25.2 in W 32.68 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Paulin ABCD Set of Two Armchairs for Artifort, 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Ongar, GB
Pierre Paulin ABCD set of two purple armchairs for Artifort 1960 The ABCD series was created in
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 24.81 in W 95.28 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Paulin, a “F260” Sofa by Pierre Paulin, from the ABCD Series
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Paulin, from the ABCD series, in an original purple fabric.
Fabric
Artifort ABCD Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin (Teal)
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
RARE Artifort ABCD Lounge Chair desigend by Pierre Paulin in 1968. In it's original upholstery in
Upholstery
Artifort Classic Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
sofa. The ABCD modern seating series was designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the Netherlands in
Fabric
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in London, GB
The ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin is iconic due to its inviting and undulating form. Its design
Wool, Foam
Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin two-seat sofa from the F260 series also known as "ABCD." Wood frame on wheels
Fabric, Upholstery, Wool
Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Sofa for Artifort, 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin three-seat sofa from the F260 series also known as "ABCD." Wooden frame on wheels
Fabric, Upholstery, Wool
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa Set, Artifort, 1968
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing pair of so called ABCD lounge sofas designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort
Metal
Pair Pierre Paulin ABCD Settes by Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Artifort Settees by Pierre Paulin redone in vibrant 60's colors in a wool blend. Often
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Lounge for Artifort
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Three seat sofa and lounge chair on casters by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, with foil labels.
Foam, Wool, Upholstery
Sold
H 23.63 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa and Armchair for ARTIFORT – Netherlands, 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare ABCD sofa and chair in original fabric by Pierre Paulin for Artifort – Netherlands, 1968. The
Chrome
Sold
H 24.81 in W 33.86 in D 31.11 in
Pierre Paulin ABCD Armchair for Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
The ABCD armchair was created in 1968 by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by
Wool, Fiberglass
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H 24.81 in W 33.86 in D 31.11 in
Pierre Paulin ABCD Armchair for Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
The ABCD armchair was created in 1968 by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by
Wool, Fiberglass
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H 24.81 in W 95.67 in D 30.71 in
Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa Early Edition Artifort 1968 Fabric Pierre Frey
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
The Abcd three-seat sofa was created in 1968 by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured
Metal
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H 24.02 in W 94.49 in D 29.14 in
Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa for Artifort 1968 France Fabric Pierre Frey
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
The ABCD three-seat sofa was created in 1968 by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured
Wool
ABCD Armchair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
ABCD armchair by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009), from the 1970s. The
Textile
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Large ABCD three-seater sofa by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009), from the
Textile
Pair of ABCD armchairs by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of ABCD armchairs by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009), from the 1970s. The
Textile
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968 one of the greatest French designer Fabric by
Fabric
"ABCD" lounge chair by Pierre Paulin, F260 serie, Artifort Edition 1968
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin (1927- 2009) Lounge chair "ABCD", F 260 serie. Artifort Edition 1968. Wood and
Wool, Foam, Wood
ABCD 2-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in amstelveen, NL
ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured during the 1960s by Artifort, Netherlands
Wool
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H 22.45 in W 94.49 in D 29.53 in
Three seater sofa "ABCD" by Pierre Paulin, F260 serie, Artifort Edition 1968
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin (1927- 2009) Large sofa "ABCD" Wood and fiberglass structure, foam padding
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
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H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
ABCD Armchair by Pierre Paulin for ARTIFORT Original Fabric, Netherlands - 1968
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare ABCD chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort – Netherlands, 1968. The chair is very
Chrome
Pierre Paulin pair of early three seater ABCD sofas by Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of Pierre Paulin sofas, labeled and upholstered in their original fabric, belongs to
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
Pair of ABCD Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1968
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing pair of lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Holland, 1968. These chairs
Metal
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H 25.2 in W 34.26 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Paulin Two Lounge Chairs in Purple from the ABCD Series for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Two lounge chairs from the ABCD series, in fabric, wood and metal, by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Metal
Pierre Paulin 'ABCD' Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Paulin ABCD sofa, 1960s
Pierre Paulin ABCD Settee for Artifort, circa 1970
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pierre Paulin ABCD settee sofa for Artifort, circa 1970. This piece has been expertly restored in
Steel
Sold
H 24.75 in W 95.75 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa, Purple Velvet, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
Velvet
Pair of ABCD lounge chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of ABCD lounge chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, newly reupholstered in velvet with castor
Chrome
Pierre Paulin for Artifort ´ABCD´ Settee in Fuchsia Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, two-seat sofa from the ABCD series, fabric Kvadrat Hallingdal 65
Metal
Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'ABCD' Settee in White Italian Boucle
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pierre Paulin for Artifort ABCD settee in high grade white Italian boucle. Pair of complementary
Bouclé
Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin three-seat sofa from the F260 series also known as "ABCD." Iron frame on wheels
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery
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H 25.2 in W 32.68 in D 29.93 in
Mid Century ABCD Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The chair is
Fabric
Pierre Paulin Three-Seat Sofa from the ABCD Series for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa from the ABCD series, in blue and green fabric, wood and metal, by Pierre Paulin
Fabric
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H 25.2 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin in Pierre Frey Fabric, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Hitchin, England
An immaculate ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured during the 1960s by Artifort
Steel
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H 25.2 in W 96.46 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Paulin Early Edition Sofa and Chair of the ABCD Series for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands, circa 1968. Set of two seating elements from the ABCD series of
Metal
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H 25.2 in W 96.46 in D 29.93 in
Early Edition Pierre Paulin Three-Seat ABCD Sofa for Artifort, Late 1960s
By Kvadrat, Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
This sculptural three-seat sofa is the first edition of the ABCD series designed by Pierre Paulin
Metal
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa, France, 1968
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The “ABCD” sofa by Pierre Paulin 1968 is both fun and functional. Vivid grey upholstery covers a
Pierre Paulin "ABCD" Armchair Produced by Artifort, circa 1960
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint Ouen, Île-de-France
Pierre Paulin "ABCD" armchair produced by Artifort. Early edition circa 1960 with wheel stoppers
Fabric
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Three-seat ABCD sofa designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, edited by Artifort. The metal basement is
Metal
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Reupholstered in fresh blue and white fabric. On wheels to move easily.
Fabric
Pierre Paulin, ABCD Sofa for Artifort, circa 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Newly reupholstered in a off-white bouclé
Sold
H 25.2 in W 96.46 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Paulin Abcd 3 Seat Sofa by Artifort with Jack Lasen Fabrick
By Pierre Paulin
Located in SCHIEDAM, ZH
Rare abcd sofa by France designer Pierre Paulin designed in the '60 and made by Artifort. This
Fabric
Vintage ABCD Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Mid-Century ABCD lounge chair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, France. The ABCD
Fiberglass, Foam, Upholstery
Vintage ABCD Sofa by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Mid-Century ABCD three-seat sofa was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, France. The
Fiberglass, Foam, Upholstery
ABCD sofa and lounge chair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
]. Signed with foil decal manufacturer's label to underside of each example: [Artifort]. Pierre Paulin was
Upholstery
Three-Seat "ABCD" Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Berlin, Germany
Pierre Paulin designed this stunning sculptural sofa in 1968 for Artifort. This model is the three
Metal
Pair of ABCD Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1968
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Two armchairs of Pierre Paulin. Reference 261 made by Artifort, 1968. News Kvadrat fabrics. Old
Fabric, Foam
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H 24.41 in W 33.08 in D 29.14 in
Pair of ABCD Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, circa 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Wilnis, UT
Amazing pair of original "ABCD" chairs designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort in
Chrome
ABCD sofa by Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with applied manufacturer's label to underside: [Artifort Made in The Netherlands].
Chrome, Steel
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H 24.02 in W 32.68 in D 32.29 in
Vintage Midcentury Dutch ABCD Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Amazing lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Holland, 1968. The chair has been
Wool
Pierre Paulin Early ABCD Sofa Set
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful early edition ABCD sofa and chair designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort
Upholstery
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
$663Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Buccellati - Shell Mounted In Sterling Silver
By Buccellati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Shell mounted in sterling silver by Buccellati Length: 25 cm Width: 20.5 cm Height: 20 cm
Sterling Silver
$550,000
H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Surrealist Salivasofa 'Original' Prototype Red Lips Sofa By Salvador Dali
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
In the pioneering year of 1972, the visionary duo of Salvador Dalí and Oscar Tusquets unveiled their very first prototype sofa, a testament to their innovative design prowess.
Foam
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,110 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$6,278 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...
Metal
$6,164
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$13,633 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$1,737 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Curved sofa from the late 20th century, featuring an organic, bean-like shape. The backrest slopes asymmetrically to provide better support ...
Bouclé
$8,960
H 25.99 in W 80.71 in D 53.15 in
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Bouclé Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Teddy Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s A rare and commanding piece of mid-century design, this monumental French Brutalist...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pierre Paulin introduced a fresh breeze into French furniture design in the 1960s and ’70s, fostering a sleek new Space-Age aesthetic. Along with Olivier Mourgue, Paulin developed chairs, sofas, dining tables and other furnishings with flowing lines and almost surreal naturalistic forms. And his work became such a byword for chic, forward-looking design and emerging technologies that two French presidents commissioned him to create environments in the Élysée Palace in Paris.
Paulin was born in Paris to a family of artists and designers. He initially sought to become a ceramist and sculptor and was studying in the town of Vallauris near the Côte d'Azur — a center for pottery making, where Pablo Picasso spent his postwar summers crafting ceramics — but broke his hand in a fight. He enrolled at the École Camondo, the Paris interior design school. There, Paulin was strongly influenced by the work of Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Arne Jacobsen, as was reflected in his early creations for the manufacturer Thonet-France.
It was at the Dutch firm Artifort, which he joined in 1958, where Paulin blossomed. In a few years, he produced several of his signature designs based on abstract organic shapes. These include the Butterfly chair (1963), which features a tubular steel frame and slung leather, and a group of striking seating pieces made with steel frames covered in polyurethane foam and tight jersey fabric: the Mushroom (1960), Ribbon (1966) and Tongue (1967) chairs. The revered designer not only introduced new construction techniques to Artifort furniture but contributed fresh materials, Pop art colors and dazzling shapes to the mid-century modern era as a whole.
In 1971, the Mobilier National — a department of France’s Ministry of Culture in charge of furnishing top-tier government offices and embassies — commissioned Paulin to redesign President Georges Pompidou’s private apartment in the Élysée Palace. In three years, Paulin transformed the staid rooms into futuristic environments with curved, fabric-clad walls and furnishings such as bookcases made from an arrangement of smoked-glass U shapes, flower-like pedestal chairs and pumpkin-esque loungers.
Ten years later, the Mobilier National called on Paulin again, this time to furnish the private office of President François Mitterand. Paulin responded with an angular, postmodern take on neoclassical furniture, pieces that looked surprisingly at home in the paneled, Savonnerie-carpeted Louis XVI rooms. As those two Élysée Palace projects show, Paulin furniture works well both in a total decor or when used as a counterpoint to traditional pieces. His creations have a unique personality: bright and playful yet sophisticated and suave.
Find vintage Pierre Paulin lounge chairs, armchairs, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.