Pierre Paulin Élysée Coffee or Cocktail Table 2, Alpha International, Circa 1971
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Miami, FL
This piece is an edition of the design by Pierre Paulin for the Private Living Room of President Georges Pompidou and his wife Claude at the Palais de L'Élysée in Paris.
Aluminum
Sold
H 16.93 in Dm 47.25 in
Coffee Table Élysée, Pierre Paulin, Alpha International Edition Around 1972-1973
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin designer, exhibition catalog, Grand-Hornu, 9 March - 22 June 2008, p. 124.
Aluminum
'Elysée' Chair by Pierre Paulin for Alpha International
Located in Stratford, CT
Sectioned red velvet upholstery on structural steel tubing frame.
Purple Pumpkin Chair by Pierre Paulin for Alpha, France 1970s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Pumpkin chair designed by Pierre Paulin in 1971 and produced in France by Alpha.
Suede, Upholstery
Sold
H 16.75 in Dm 39.5 in
Pierre Paulin Élysée Coffee or Cocktail Table 1, Alpha International, Circa 1971
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Miami, FL
This piece is an edition of the design by Pierre Paulin for the Private Living Room of President Georges Pompidou and his wife Claude at the Palais de L'Élysée in Paris.
Aluminum
$3,450 / item
H 14.97 in W 44.89 in D 44.89 in
1970s Low Tables 'Andre' by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic “Andre” low table designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina/Knoll International, featuring its original chromed steel base and a new matching glass top. This iconic model showcases...
Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini coffee table Cassina Italy 1960
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful coffee table designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1960. Made from rich walnut wood, the table has a warmth and timeless appeal. The addit...
Brass
Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Round coffee table in white laminated wood by Eero Saarinen. Stamped under the leg (see photo). Wear due to time and age of the table.
Marble, Aluminum
$2,250
H 16.5 in W 59 in D 17.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Elipitical Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall C1965
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple and elegant design by Adrian Pearsall from the mid sixties with an iconic "Jacks" cocktail table in black lacquer over walnut. Elliptical glass top is original and h...
Glass, Walnut, Paint
Fine French 1960s Round Gueridon or Side Table by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a cast aluminum pedestal and a rosewood round top. Designed by Pierre Paulin, edited by Artifort.
Aluminum
$2,465
H 14.97 in W 55.12 in D 18.51 in
CM 191 Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin, Mid-Century Modern, 1959
By Pierre Paulin
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Coffee table model CM 191 designed by Pierre Paulin in the late 1950s, produced by Ligne Roset. The rectangular solid wood top with a clear finish rests on a black lacquered steel w...
Metal
$3,268
H 10.63 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Coffe Table Paolo Piva Alanda B&B Italia Mid Century 80s Italy Design Modern
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Berlin, BE
Alanda by Paolo Piva is a coffee table produced by C&B, today B&B Italia, in 1981. Its design follows a precise architectural construction and is endowed with a characteristi...
Steel
Large Reno Coffee Table by Spanish Architects Correa and Milá, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coffee table model Reno designed in 1961 by Spanish architects Federico Correa and Alfonso Milá for the Reno restaurant in Barcelona and produced by Gres. Solid ukola wood structure...
Laminate, Fruitwood
Round Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round coffee table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by Artifort in the 2004. This high quality table...
Metal
"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round coffee table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s. This particular table is fabricated around 2000. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by A...
Steel
"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round coffee table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s. This particular table is fabricated end 60's. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by Arti...
Steel
French modernist coffee table, circa 1960
By Pierre Paulin
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this Swiss-made coffee table, produced by Hüba, a metal furniture specialist established in Lucerne since 1974, active from the 1970s in high-end contract and i...
Teak
$7,912
H 10.63 in Dm 45.28 in
Mid-Century Model T878 Spider Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and very rare coffee table, Spider series (model T878). Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 1960s. The table was only made in limited numbers. It has a p...
Glass, Plywood
"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round coffee table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by Artifort. This high quality table is made with t...
Metal
$1,032
H 18.12 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in L 18.12 in
Italian modern coffee table Barcelona by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern coffee table Barcelona by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s. Barcelona coffee table with squared top and x-shape leg. Squared top in green water glass color with 15 m...
Metal, Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Black Ash
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Black Ash. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
Glass, Pine
Pair of Architectural Ceruse Lamps
Located in East Hampton, NY
Architectural style ceruse lamps in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Lampampe table paper lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
The Lampampe table lamp by Ingo Maurer is part of his collection of Japanese paper lamps, designed to create atmosphere and emotion through light. Each lamp is handmade in the brand’...
Paper
$14,320Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.53 in W 133.86 in D 125.99 in
On the Rocks Sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy, 2004
By Edra, Francesco Binfaré
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra in 2004, On the Rocks is a bold, sculptural sectional sofa made up of three seating elements and one large, freely positioned backrest. With no...
Fabric
"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, Made in Italy, 1970s. This Chair is made of an electro-welded, chrome-plated steel rod. This type is in the version with genuine leathe...
Steel
Zettel'z 5 pendant paper lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
The Zettel’z 5 pendant lamp, designed by Ingo Maurer, is one of the brand’s most iconic lighting pieces. This contemporary pendant light combines art, design, and functionality, offe...
Stainless Steel
$6,500 / set
H 16 in W 56 in D 28 in
Large Italian Two Part Travertine Modular Coffee Table by Up & Up, circa 1970s
By Up & Up
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Gorgeous Italian sculptural two part modern travertine coffee tables hailing from the 1970s. Neutral. Versatile. This particular set showcases an especially beautiful travertine grai...
Travertine
$22,500
H 34.25 in W 25.25 in D 26.5 in
Mid-Century French Armchair by Jean Pascaud & Vadim Androusov, 1940s
By Vadim Androusov, Jean Pascaud
Located in Queens, NY
French mid-century light mahogany armchair with gilt bronze sabot feet and armrest supported by gilt bronze eagles with brown upholstery. Signed by Vadim Androusov for Jean Pascaud ...
Mahogany
$29,354Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 32.68 in
Very rare Vagues/Waves modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & rare ‘Vagues’ or ‘Waves’ modular sofa. The new reupholstery was carried out with careful consideration for the original stitching and overall character of this beauty...
Fabric
$3,210
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Mid-century modern Tito Agnoli P3 rattan lounge chair by Bonacina, 1960 Italy
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Renens, CH
Model P3 lounge chair by Tito Agnoli produced by Bonacina in Italy in 1964. The tubular metal frame gives a slender and elegant shape to this iconic rattan lounge chair. The perfec...
Cane, Rattan
$8,474
H 28.75 in W 50.79 in D 23.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1953
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic small midcentury modern writing desk was designed by Pierre Paulin 1953 and produced by Thonet, Model CM141. It features a Base in black lacquered steel surmounted by a...
Steel
Beautiful Uchiwa Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Rare Uchiwa chandelier in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germany. Two available! This chandelier is handmade from bamboo and Japanese rice paper. T...
Bamboo, Rope, Paper
$3,290
H 40.56 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
"Foglia" Yellow Lounge Chair by Travasa for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Milan, IT
Yellow "Foglia" lounge chair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina. The piece features an enclosing rattan shell with padded seat.
Rattan, Reed
Philippe Starck Mickville chair for Driade - Italy, 1985
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in London, GB
A design of deceptive simplicity, Starck’s Mickville chair plays a deft trick. A rotating segment in the tubular back enables movement in one leg, thus allowing the circular seat to ...
Lacquer
Lustrano Headboard in birds eye maple 138" W x 51.6" H
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Yaniv Chen’s Lustrano Headboard takes its cues from the polished wooden speedboats of the Italian Riviera, an age of leisurely glamour and an almost obsessive devotion to detail. A p...
Birdseye Maple
Lounge Chairs by Christian Liaigre, France, Circa 1990
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Antwerp, BE
These Christian Liaigre armchairs blend classic silhouettes with the refined, architectural lines the house is known for. Upholstered in a grey fabric, they embody a serene, understa...
Fabric
Stacked Molded Plywood Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique pair of solid stacked plywood chairs with molded seats and wonderful patina 2x pairs available
Plywood, Birch
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.
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