Wim Rietveld Oase 2-Seat Sofa for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, circa 1960
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Stylistically, it sits comfortably alongside work by Friso Kramer, Gerrit Rietveld, Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Martin Visser for 't Spectrum and Dick Cordemeijer for Gispen, as well a...
Steel
Beautiful Uchiwa Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Bamboo, Rope, Paper
Vintage Orange Leather Armchair by Cinova, Italian Design, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage leather armchair realized by Cinova in 1980s, after Pierre Paulin's F598 Artifort Model. Upholstered with a beautiful orange lobster leather, in excellent condition.
Metal
Mid-Century Artifort Two-Toned Club Chair with Chrome Legs
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artifort, founded in Maastricht in 1890, became one of the most significant Dutch furniture producers of the postwar era, commissioning designs from figures including Geoffrey Harcou...
Chrome
Pair of Antique Brutalist Spanish Solid Oak Cabinets – Early 1900s
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Wrought Iron
Octagonal Slate Flag Stone Coffee Table Solid Oak Base, France 1960
By Pia Manu
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Equally suited to a refined contemporary interior or a collectible mid-century setting, this coffee table effortlessly complements icons by Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand, De Sede,...
Concrete, Slate, Cast Iron
Baker Furniture Circa 1960s Olive and Hand Painted Writing Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker was so good at making original pieces by, Charles Pfister, Michael Taylor and Pierre Paulin, to name a few, but they really excelled at the homage pieces.
Brass
Geometric Metal and Chrome Table Lamp By Esperia, Italy 1970s
By Esperia
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Metal, Chrome
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN SPACE-AGE DESK, France 1960
By Joe Colombo, Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Etienne Fermigier
Located in PARIS, FR
Its formal vocabulary recalls the work of major designers associated with the Space Age era, particularly Joe Colombo, with his compact and highly functional architectural furniture,...
Metal
Alky Chair in beige teddy fabric, Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Beautiful organic curves are reminiscent of Pierre Paulin's designs.
Fabric
Michael Wolk Miami Swivel Lounge Chairs in Metallic Ivory Vegan Leather, a Pair
By Michael Wolk
Located in Culver City, CA
If you love the drama of Kagan, the high-gloss glamour of Karl Springer, the sculptural presence of Milo Baughman, or the playful futurism of Pierre Paulin, this pair hits that sweet...
Bouclé
"Zen" lounge chairs in beige teddy fabric by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, 1970
By Kwok Hoi Chan, Steiner
Located in amstelveen, NL
They enhance every room, be it in a private home, a business premises, or a public facility. In the style of Pierre Paulin and Giancarlo Piretti.
Fabric
Leather and Chrome Olivier Mourgue Cubique chair by Airborne, France 1968
By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International
Located in Echt, NL
Olivier Mourgue can be scaled amongst the important French designers of his era, together with Pierre Paulin, Rene Jean Caillette, Pascal Mourgue and many more.
Metal, Chrome
Rare and elegant pair of Art Deco Consoles in Burl Wood.
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Wood, Burl
$28,500Sale Price / set|22% Off
20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
During his life time, he worked together with the well-known French designer Pierre Paulin and the British designer Geoffroy Harcourt.
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Rosewood
Antropovarius Lounge Chair by Ferdinand Porsche for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Ferdinand A. Porsche
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage leather armchair realized by Cinova in 1980s, after Pierre Paulin's F598 Artifort Model. Upholstered with a beautiful orange lobster leather, in exDesigned by Ferdinand Alex...
Metal
FAB_M Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera
By Fabiaan Van Severen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This characteristic round shell-shape inspires designers to make chairs. Thonet and Pierre Paulin made classics with this form and Max Bill created the endless movement.
Metal
Model 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The Dutch manufacturer Artifort gained world fame in the 1950s and 1960s by working together with major design talents such as Theo Ruth, Pierre Paulin, Kho Liang Ie and Geoffrey Har...
Metal
Leather 3-seater Sofa "C683" by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, Netherlands 1980
Located in DE MEERN, NL
As the aesthetic director of Artifort from 1959, Kho Liang Ie played a vital role in transforming the brand into an international name by bringing in designers like Pierre Paulin and...
Steel
Set of Walnut Cabinets / Chest of Drawers by Mobil Girgi, Italy 1970s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Bronze
Michael Wolk Miami Swivel Lounge Chairs for Directional in Ivory Boucle, a Pair
By Michael Wolk
Located in Culver City, CA
If you love the drama of Kagan, the sculptural presence of Milo Baughman, the softness of Ward Bennett, or the playful futurism of Pierre Paulin, this pair hits that sweet spot where...
Bouclé
1 of 4 Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Wood, Pine
Matte Black Tucroma Dining Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Consider pairing with items from Leon Rosen for Pace, Charles Hollis Jones, Vladimir Kagan or Pierre Paulin. Also can work great with a Willy Rizzo, Maison Jansen or Aldo Tura dining...
Steel
Lamp F168 by Etienne Fermigier, edited by Monix
By Etienne Fermigier
Located in Saint Ouen, France
It was also one of the first to exhibit Pierre Paulin, a close friend of Pierre Perrigault.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Steve Leonard for Brayton International Style Dining Chair Newly Upholstered
By Brayton International, Steve Leonard
Located in Chicago, IL
Sinuous shape is evocative of the futuristic designs of Olivier Mourgue or Pierre Paulin. Back has a bit of flex to it, making it a conversation starter that’s as comfortable as it i...
Mohair
Rare Lucite Sectional Sofa by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, Italy 1975
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Fabric, Mohair, Plastic, Lucite
Wall-Mounted Sideboards by Antoine Philippon & Jacqueline Lecoq, 1958
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Metal, Chrome
$2,788Sale Price / set|50% Off
Leather swivel armchairs, early 21st century
By Maurice Burke
Located in Manzano, IT
Queste poltrone catturano perfettamente lo spirito innovativo dell’epoca, richiamando lo stile di designer come Pierre Paulin, Maurice Burke (Arkana) ed Eero Aarnio.
Steel
Exceptional Zebrano / Zebra Wood Console / Room Divider made in Italy, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Zebra Wood
$1,487 / item
6135PM Grey Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
6135PM Grey Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by Pierre Paulin. Dimensions: D 7,74 x W 18 x H 9 cm.
Metal, Chrome
6135PM Black With Mini Pull Switch Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
6135PM Black With Mini Pull Switch Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by Pierre Paulin. Dimensions: D 7,74 x W 18 x H 9 cm.
Metal, Chrome
6135PM Grey With Mini Pull Switch Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
6135PM Grey With Mini Pull Switch Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by Pierre Paulin. Dimensions: D 7,74 x W 18 x H 9 cm.
Metal, Chrome
6135PM White With Mini Pull Switch Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
6135PM White With Mini Pull Switch Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by Pierre Paulin. Dimensions: D 7,74 x W 18 x H 9 cm.
Metal, Chrome
1960's Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
The chair's undulating form offers both visual appeal and exceptional comfort, reminiscent of the sculptural qualities found in the work of Pierre Paulin. While not designed by him, ...
Chrome
Rosewood Miniature Series Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1952
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern / Futurist Benches Attr. to Gigi Radice
By Gigi Radice
Located in New York, NY
Additional References: Giacomo Balla, Marco Zanuso, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Osvaldo Borsani, Pierre Paulin, Arflex, Franco Albini, French Art Deco, Cubism.
Brass
$1,487 / item
6135PM Black Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
6135PM Black Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by Pierre Paulin. Dimensions: D 7,74 x W 18 x H 9 cm.
Metal, Chrome
$1,487 / item
6135PM White Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
6135PM White Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by Pierre Paulin. Dimensions: D 7,74 x W 18 x H 9 cm.
Metal, Chrome
$1,487 / item
6135GM Black Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
6135GM Black Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by Pierre Paulin. Dimensions: D 7,74 x W 30 x H 12 cm.
Metal, Chrome
$1,487 / item
6135GM White Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
6135GM White Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by Pierre Paulin. Dimensions: D 7,74 x W 30 x H 12 cm.
Metal, Chrome
$1,487 / item
6135GM Grey Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
6135GM Grey Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by Pierre Paulin. Dimensions: D 7,74 x W 30 x H 12 cm.
Metal, Chrome
6135GM White With Mini Pull Switch Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
6135GM White With Mini Pull Switch Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by Pierre Paulin. Dimensions: D 7,74 x W 30 x H 12 cm.
Metal, Chrome
6135GM Black With Mini Pull Switch Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
6135GM Black With Mini Pull Switch Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by Pierre Paulin. Dimensions: D 7,74 x W 30 x H 12 cm.
Metal, Chrome
6135GM Grey With Mini Pull Switch Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
6135GM Grey With Mini Pull Switch Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by Pierre Paulin. Dimensions: D 7,74 x W 30 x H 12 cm.
Metal, Chrome
Italian Modern "Alky" Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy 70s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lucija, SI
Beautiful organic curves are reminiscent of Pierre Paulin's designs. Produced by Castelli and Artifort, 1970.
Metal
Space Age Apollo Swivel Chair by Patrick Norguet for Artifort
By Artifort, Patrick Norguet
Located in Conversano, IT
The brand became a key figure in modern design through collaborations with designers such as Kho Liang Ie and Pierre Paulin, and continues to evolve by working with contemporary desi...
Steel
Glass and Chrome Albano Poli ‘Eclisse’ Table Lamp by Poliarte, Italy 1968
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Chrome
Large Modular Sectional ‘Nuvolone’ Sofa by Rino Maturi in Green Fabric, 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Fabric
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner ´Chromatic´ Modular Elements
By Kwok Hoi Chan, Gilbert Steiner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Noted designers such as Pierre Paulin, Olivier Mourgue, Mario Bellini, Rossi di Albizzate, Tito Agnoli, Verner Panton, Cini Boeri, Gaetano Pesce, and Joe Colombo, to name a few, cont...
Fabric
Space Age Brushed Aluminum & Chrome Drum Glass Top Coffee Table by Gary Neville
By Gary John Neville
Located in St. Louis, MO
The table effortlessly pairs with the likes of Milo Baughman, Pierre Paulin, Eames and Pierre Cardin.
Aluminum, Chrome
Kwok Hoi Chan 'Chromatic' modular sofa in orange, yellow and cream
By Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in amstelveen, NL
Similar to the designs of Pierre Paulin and Olivier Morgue, among others.
Fabric
1980s Vintage Sculptural Leather Jaymar Chairs - A Pair
By Jaymar
Located in Chicago, IL
Jaymar, Quebec Cantilevered Tongue lounge chairs in the style of Louis Durot, Pierre Paulin, and Memphis Milano. These Pop Art chairs are a comfortable sculptural piece of art.
Leather
Huub & Adelheid Kortekaas 'Engelhart' Chair in Bright Red Cast Polyester
Located in Waalwijk, NL
French designers like Pierre Paulin and Olivier Mourgue, and Italian Radical Design groups similarly explored furniture as an immersive and emotional experience rather than a purely ...
Fiberglass, Polyester
Important Early Prototype French Helicopter Chairs Attributed to Louis Breguet
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern, Modernism, Marie Pergay, Pierre Paulin.
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Italian Sunburst Veneered Consoles / Side Tables, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Metal
Set of Two Solid Oak and Off-White Sheepskin Chairs, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$27,421Sale Price / item|20% Off
Beautiful Uchiwa ‘Ju Yon’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Bamboo, Paper, Rope
Set of Gun Metal and Lucite Chairs by Galerie Maison et Jardin, Paris, 1970s
By Galerie Maison et Jardin
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Metal, Brass
Rare Poliarte ‘Apis’ Table Lamp Made of Raw Crystal Murano Glass, 1960s
By Poliarte
Located in Echt, NL
References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen,...
Crystal
Maurice Calka, rare “Tour Eiffel” K1 chair. France, c. 1966
By Maurice Calka
Located in Munster, NRW
Maurice Calka was selected to design the initial pieces, preceding later collaborations with designers such as Pierre Paulin and Joseph-André Motte. This example is a rare variant o...
Steel, Chrome
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