Mushroom Ottoman by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in BAUD, FR
“Mushroom” ottoman by Pierre Paulin Produced by Artifort Original fabric upholstery Original design in very good condition Diameter: 49 cm Height: 40 cm
Fabric
$841Sale Price|50% Off
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.
Fabric
Pierre Paulin, Orange Slice chair, Artifort, 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Uppsala, SE
Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice, was designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort in the mid 20th century after he became acq...
Metal, Chrome
1970s Pierre Paulin for Artifort F303 Lounge Chair, a Pair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of Model F 303 chairs by legendary French furniture designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort, circa the 1970s. This stunning pair showcases a hard poly...
Fabric, Plastic
Customizable Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
The mushroom armchair is one of the world’s most famous designs. Designer Pierre Paulin distinguished himself with this armchair in the original shape, bright colours and revolutiona...
Textile
1967, Tongue by Pierre Paulin by Artifort in Orange Green Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Iconic Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin. The soft, streamlined form, shapely lines of this sculptural and comfortable Tongue chair, was designed in the 60s and produced by Artifort.
Fabric
Customizable Artifort Mushroom P Stool by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The Mushroom P. for Artifort is one of Pierre Paulin’s most famous designs. First there was the Mushroom armchair, that is now exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Then...
Textile
1990s Vintage Authentic Peirre Paulin "Green" Orange Slice Lounge Chair Labeled
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Monrovia, CA
Authentic "PIERRE PAULIN" Orange Slice Lounge Chair. The Famous "ORANGE SLICE" Lounge by Pierre Paulin Was Designed In 1960s. This Authentic "Pierre Paulin" Orange Slice Lounge Cha...
Metal
"Little Tulip" swivel chair with footrest, Pierre Paulin, Netherlands circa 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Five available, three in light green and two in a slightly darker green. Biography Pierre Paulin, born in Paris on July 9, 1927 and died in Montpellier on June 13, 2009, was a Fre...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 32.29 in Dm 35.44 in
Beautiful Pair of Green Pierre Paulin Mushroom Chair for Artifort, 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Megeve, FR
Reupholstered in a new green Kvadrat fabric.
Wool
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 33.47 in D 30.32 in
“Orange Slice” Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1960
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Wilnis, UT
A fantastic “Orange Slice” lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1960.
Metal
Pair of 1950s CM145 Vinyl Chairs by Pierre Paulin
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Bridge Chairs, Model CM145 by Pierre Paulin in green vinyl and foam over molded plywood with black painted metal legs.
PVC
Unavailable
H 34.5 in W 23 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs and Single Footstool by Pierre Paulin for Thonet
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Southhampton, NY
Extremely rare French Mid-Century Modern armchairs and single footstool by Pierre Paulin upholstered in olive green naugahyde.
Steel
Ligne Roset by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Pumpkin Armchair
By Pierre Paulin, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1971 for the Elysée Palace, the pumpkin sofa was only in production until 1973 by manufacturer Alpha.
Fabric
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H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Artifort by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chair, Set of Two
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965, the Little Tulip Chair is a design icon.
Fabric
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Green F560 Mushroom Chair
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 in collaboration with Artifort, the Mushroom chair, also known as the F560, is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern A...
Fabric
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Armchairs "Mushroom", 1970s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, attributed to. Mushroom armchair in white glass fiber with a circular leg that flares to form the circular seat and back. Inscription "Artifort mush...
Fiberglass
Pumpkin Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
Apple green pumpkin three-seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset France.
Fabric
A "Groovey" lounge chair Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lounge or club chair called "Groovy" by Dutch designer Pierre Paulin known for his organic and playful designs that epitomized the chic interiors of the 1970s. Designed for Artifor...
Steel
Artifort Green Oyster Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The easy chair of the 1960s. The chromed metal base is so Minimalist that the wooden seating shell seems to float. All-over the world, this chair decorated, and still decorates, the ...
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Green apple mushroom armchair and ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Lyon, FR
Green apple mushroom armchair and ottoman, an iconic design of the 1960s by Pierre Paulin.
Fabric
Pierre Paulin F780 "Concorde" Chair by Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A smaller version to the high-back F784 Concorde chair by Pierre Paulin. Named after the French Concorde aircraft, Paulin Designed these seats for their waiting room.
Metal
Pierre Paulin by Artifort Pale Green Fabric F598 Groovy Chairs
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1973 the F598 chair is now known as the Groovy chair referring to its iconic curvy silhouette.
Fabric
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H 29.93 in W 28.35 in L 29.93 in
Set of Two Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1963 Green White
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful set of two little tulip chairs designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960. Stunning organic shape. The chairs are swivel and have their original fabric in great condition...
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Paulin by Artifort Pale Green Fabric F598 Groovy Chair, Set of Two
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1973 the F598 chair is now known as the Groovy chair referring to its iconic curvy silhouette.
Fabric
French dining chairs in green leather 1960 Pierre Paulin attr
By Studio A.R.P. (Joseph-André Motte, Michel Mortier and Pierre Guariche)
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic typical French dining chairs in the manner of Pierre Guariche or Joseph Andre Motte.
Teak, Leather
Artifort Design Group 593 Lounge Chair 1974
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Lounge chair by Artifort design group / by Kho Liang Ie, Geoffrey Harcourt and Pierre Paulin. You can see Pierre Paulin had a big influence in this! This was reupholstered with origi...
Metal
Modern Artifort Lounge Chair in Sea foam Green (Two Available)
By Pierre Paulin, Patrick Norguet, Artifort
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wingback high backrest lounge chair by the French designer Patrick Norguet manufactured by the Dutch design brand factory Artifort. In near mint condition. Heavy chrome base swivels.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Artifort by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 4
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965, the Little Tulip Chair is a design icon.
Fabric
Groovy Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lounge or club chair called "Groovy" by Pierre Paulin known for his organic and playful designs that epitomized the chic interiors of the 1970s. Designed for Artifort, th...
Steel
Sold
H 27.96 in W 35.44 in D 33.08 in
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Green F560 Mushroom Chair & Footstool
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 in collaboration with Artifort, the Mushroom chair, also known as the F560, is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern A...
Fabric
Pierre Paulin Reupholstered 442 Sofa in Green Leather
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa model '442/3', in leather and steel by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands 1962.
Steel
Artifort Green Oyster Chair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The easy chair of the 1960s. The chromed metal base is so Minimalist that the wooden seating shell seems to float. All-over the world, this chair decorated, and still decorates, the ...
Fabric
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H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 23.23 in
Pierre Paulin Green Little Tulip Armchair, Edited by Artifort in 1965
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Designed in the Netherlands in 1965, the "Tulip" series of Pierre Paulin got inspired by the flower blossoming. Like a foretaste of "flower power" from the 1970s, the "Little Tulip" ...
Pierre Paulin First Edition Green Groovy Chair F580 for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Westport, CT
Pierre Paulin first edition green groovy chair F580 for Artifort.
Aluminum
Pierre Paulin Tulipe Armchair, circa 1960
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Megeve, FR
Pierre Paulin tulipe armchair, circa 1960.
Sold
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Beautiful Pair of Pierre Paulin Tulip Chair for Artifort, circa 1960
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful pair of Pierre Paulin Tulip chair for Artifort, circa 1960. Original vintage fabric.
Mushroom Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Pasadena, CA
A mushroom shaped ottoman designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort which exemplifies how Paulin found inspiration in nature. Recently reupholstered in a chartreuse-colo...
Upholstery
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H 25.2 in W 33.47 in L 25.2 in
Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Pierre Paulin, Jack Lenor Larsen, Artifort
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) was initially trained as a ceramist and sculptor. But by enrolling in the Camondo School of Applied Arts in his native Paris, Paulin embarked on a remarkabl...
Foam
574 Chair (Green) by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Paulin A green 574 chair
Wool, Foam
Mushroom Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mushroom chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands. Reupholstered in green Maharam wool.
Wool
Pair of Pierre Paulin Orange Slice Lounge Chairs in Green for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of slice chairs designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Exceptional quality and extremely comfortable. Metal labels to underside. Condition is excellent.
Sold
H 25.2 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair for Artifort in New Maharam Hollingdahl Fabric
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
The tongue chair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1967 for Artifort. This piece has been upholstered in new Maharam Hollingdahl fabric which looks amazing.
Fabric
Sold
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 30.32 in
Green Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort Model F555, Early Model 1950s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful model F555 lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort.
Nickel, Steel
Two Green "Alky" Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in St. Louis, MO
Italy, circa 1970. Reminiscent of Pierre Paulin designs for Artifort. Original green over foam with brushed metal base.
Fabric, Foam
$10,478 / set
H 31.89 in W 34.26 in D 30.71 in
Midcentury F557 Lounge Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An exceptional and highly collectible pair of lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin in 1961. This iconic model F557, famously known as the Oyster Chair, represents a rare first ed...
Fabric
Mid Century Modern Orange Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
Artifort Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice Chair, was designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort in Maastricht in the mid 20t...
Steel, Chrome
$13,975 / set
H 24.81 in W 33.47 in D 26.78 in
Set of 2 Model F598 Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy chairs (or "M" Chairs), designed by Pierre Paulin. This F598 model is designed and produced in the 80's. The chairs are completely r...
Metal
$1,864
H 27.96 in W 26.38 in D 32.68 in
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century green fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in brand...
Aluminum
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very confortable - Space Age era.
Fabric, Faux Leather
$6,935 / set
H 24.02 in W 33.47 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Groovy Chairs F598 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Groovy Chair, or F598, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, has become a true design classic. Very pleasant to the eye, especially in this stunning corn color, it is also rem...
Steel
$2,450 / set
H 28.25 in W 24.75 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs Style of Pierre Pauline F438
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge chairs style of Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Need to be reupholstered, stains and some wear to edges. An easy upgrade, current f...
Steel, Chrome
$3,376 / item
H 31.89 in W 31.11 in D 24.02 in
Arflex Neptunia Chair Divina Green Fabric and Metal Legs by B.B.P.R.
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Neptunia collection, that includes armchair and chair, was designed in the ’50s, as a continuation of the Elettra collection, for giving choice to design offices and public spaces. N...
Metal
$9,312 / set
H 31.89 in W 34.26 in D 30.71 in
Set of 2 F557 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable lounge chair set, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1961. This model F557 is the first edition of the Oyster Chair and is shortly produced (till 1965), that's...
Metal
$14,850 / set
H 32 in W 37.75 in D 33 in
Pair Swivel Lounge Chairs Model 421 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Pierre Paulin lounge chairs model 421 made by Artifort, circa 1970. Both chairs are in very good condition and ready to use. The swivel mechanism works perfectly. Rare and fi...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Red Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Dronten, NL
Artifort Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice Chair, was designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort in Maastricht in the mid 20t...
Steel, Chrome
$1,384 / item
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 23.23 in
Customizable Artifort Moulin Chair with Armrests by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
A good, old-fashioned chair designed by the late Pierre Paulin. Previously in the collection of Thonet France, it now completes the Artifort collection. The design of the Moulin date...
Textile
Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Groovy lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin in 1972 and manufactured for Artifort, Holland. Model No: F598, or also known as "M" chair. Chair has been newly reupholstered in green ...
Metal
$3,406 / item
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
Customizable Artifort Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The orange slice armchair by designer Pierre Paulin is one of the most popular design armchairs in the world. The iconic armchair makes every room more open, spacious and cheerful. T...
Textile
$1,243 / item
H 21.26 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Customizable Artifort Orange Slice Junior Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
If you’re a design-lover and your son or daughter likes to have their own chair with the “big people” then Artifort’s Junior Collection is for you. Like the junior version of the Ora...
Textile
$3,834
H 33.86 in W 35.04 in D 31.5 in
First Edition Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An early Oyster Lounge Chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, dating from the 1960s. This exceptional example has been expertly restored and newly upholstered, featuring fres...
Metal
Walnut Minimalist Handmade Platform Queen Bed Frame, Judd Style
By George Nakashima, Donald Judd, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ode to our friend Donald Judd, the bedframe design employs the tatami style of Japanese Rooms and the Hygge of Danish comfort. The reveal is celebrated in its shadow. Rest happens...
Plywood
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Hand-Carved Green Onyx Marble Conglomerate
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
$150Sale Price|83% Off
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Thonet 118 SP Chair Designed by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
118 SP – High Gloss upholstered wooden Frame: beech high gloss lacquered black Fabric: Hallingdal 65 110 whiter-grey mélange plastic glides Minimalistic and honest, at the same time ...
Fabric, Wood
$5,827 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 36.23 in
Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa or Seating Set in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and production, fully...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio Small Walnut Parabel Table in STOCK
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Walnut Parabel side table Damaged during transportation but still a very beautiful piece. The Parabel was designed in 1993 by Eero Aarnio, and first shown at the International Furn...
Walnut
$20,873
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
Fabric, Wood
$88,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
$9,790 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
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.