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1974, Pierre Paulin, Ten Very Elegant Comfortable Light White Garden Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Set of ten elegant white plastic stacking chairs by Pierre Paulin. The only elegant stacking garden
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 33.08 in W 15.56 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Paulin 442 lounge chairs Artifort Netherlands 1962
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice minimalistic pair of model 442 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Free shipping for Amsterdam, Haarlem and IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 25.2 in
Pierre Paulin Butterfly F675 lounge chair Artifort 1960s, 1st ed., rare patina
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The "Butterfly" chair, designed in 1963 by the renowned French designer Pierre Paulin, is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 25.2 in
Tongue Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s, Set of 2
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Pair of 1st edition Pierre Paulin “Tongue” lounge chairs, Artifort, 1960s
Timeless elegance
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Lounge chair "F545" "BIG TULIP" by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in DE MEERN, NL
SKAI LEATHER LOUNGE CHAIR "F545" BIG TULIP BY PIERRE PAULIN FOR ARTIFORT, NETHERLANDS 1980S
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.62 in W 32.29 in D 36.62 in
Vintage Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s in Kvadrat Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Vorst, BE
been designed in 1957-58 by Pierre Paulin, the production started in 1959.
Pierre Paulin (1927-2009
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 33.47 in D 28.75 in
1959, Pierre Paulin, Large Early Oyster, Easy Chair F157 in Brown Leather
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of Holland €133
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 35.04 in D 29.14 in
Pierre Paulin Model F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort Netherlands, 1972
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
blend fabric from Paris, France.
Like all iconic chairs designed by Pierre Paulin, such as his Ribbon
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 24.81 in W 33.08 in D 26.78 in
8810 Flower Chair and Table Leg by Pierre Paulin for Boro Belgium, 1973
By Pierre Paulin, BORO Belgium
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
rare and sought after iconic piece of plastic design history. Designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Full Option Rare Green Desk Chair, 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Amsterdam, Haarlem and IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chair Ottoman by Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Highland, IN
This Pierre Paulin ottoman is waiting to be paired with a ribbon chair to make a set. It retains
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Armchairs F300 by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Pierre Paulin designed the F300 chair in 1964 for Artifort (Netherlands). The F300 series by Pierre
Category
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Pierre Paulin 446 Pair of Rare Club Chairs for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artifort 446 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured in Holland, 1962. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin Desk Model CM 217. France Edition Thonet, 1962
By Pierre Paulin
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A very rare Pierre Paulin (1922-2009) model CM 217 desk with square tubular legs in black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin Wall Lamp 6135GM for Disderot
By Pierre Paulin, Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin wall lamp 6135GM for Disderot. Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal
Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning easy chair named "Butterfly" is designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1963.
It
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 25.2 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Arm Chair, Chandigarh c. 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Office Chair, Model PJ-SI-28-B, Chandigarh c. 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
1959, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Early Globe Chair in Pink Fabric
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Pierre Paulin. This iconic chair shows traces of wear but is still a beautiful piece with a warm vibrant
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning easy chair named "Butterfly" is designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1963.
It
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 25.2 in
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
Born in 1927, Pierre Paulin enrolled
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in Bouclé Fabric, The Netherlands
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Almelo, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin sofa 442/3 Artifort Netherlands 1962
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice minimalistic model 442/3 sofa designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1960s French Canapes
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
H 22.45 in W 94.49 in D 29.53 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
Set of six Pierre
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 31 in W 14.25 in D 19.75 in
Pierre Paulin Wall Lamp 6135GM in Grey for Disderot
By Pierre Paulin, Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin wall lamp 6135GM in grey for Disderot. Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin Wall Lamp 6135GM in White for Disderot
By Pierre Paulin, Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Paulin wall lamp 6135GM in white for Disderot. Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60s.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Paulin AP-14 "Anneau" Butterfly Chair by AP Polak, 1950's
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning AP-14 "Anneau" chair is designed by Pierre Paulin.
It is manufactured by AP Polak in
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
chair and the pouf are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pierre Paulin
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Desks
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Geoffrey Harcourt, Chair 130, 'RCA' Chair, Designed 1960, Produced by Artifort
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in London, GB
designs for Artifort alongside Pierre Paulin and Kho Liang le. This was one of his first designs to be
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Vico Magistretti & Per Skovholt, Elegant Comfi Senior Chair 'Mobi Chair, 2000
By Vico Magistretti, Fredericia
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40.56 in W 30.71 in D 42.52 in
1958, Kho Liang Ie, Rare Easy Chair from 020 Series by Artifort
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mohair and Plywood Chairs by Barovero Turino, Italy 1960s
By Barovero
Located in Echt, NL
Beautifully crafted fside chairs in very good condition.
Manufactured by Barovero Turino in the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood
1971, Rodney Kinsman, Set of Rare Yellow Omstak Stacking Chairs
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pierre Paulin Life and Work Book by Nadine Descendre
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Paulin
Life and Work
By: Nadine Descendre
Photography by Benjamin Chelly
The French avant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, PK22 Lounge Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
and IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original First Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
-2-3 Pierre Paulin in terracotta. The upholstery is of a jersey stretch fabric in fair to good
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 28.75 in
1958, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Lounge Chair EA 124 + EA 125
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.38 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
1958, Ray / Charles Eames; Miller, EA 116, Flat Base Easy Chair in Apple Green
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of Holland €133
Category
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.04 in W 24.02 in D 25.99 in
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Tongue Chair Black Lacquered
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
and IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Orange Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, living room, den, games room, office space, entryway or bedroom. Consider using as a throne chair, lounge
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Eight Emerald Green Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Consider pairing with items from Leon Rosen for Pace, Charles Hollis Jones, Vladimir Kagan or Pierre Paulin
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Brand New Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Consider pairing with items from Leon Rosen for Pace, Charles Hollis Jones, Vladimir Kagan or Pierre Paulin
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Eight Black Leather Tucroma Chairs 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
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Eight Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Consider pairing with items from Leon Rosen for Pace, Charles Hollis Jones, Vladimir Kagan or Pierre Paulin
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Six Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Consider pairing with items from Leon Rosen for Pace, Charles Hollis Jones, Vladimir Kagan or Pierre Paulin
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Gold Finish Special Edition 'Tucroma' Chair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
room, den, games room, office space, entryway or bedroom. Consider using as a throne chair, lounge
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Brand New Emerald Green Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
items from Leon Rosen for Pace, Charles Hollis Jones, Vladimir Kagan or Pierre Paulin. Also can work
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Brand New Emerald Green Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
items from Leon Rosen for Pace, Charles Hollis Jones, Vladimir Kagan or Pierre Paulin. Also can work
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Space Age Vintage Eight Red Plastic Dining Chairs by Marcello Siard, Italy, 1969
By Marcello Siard
Located in Vienna, AT
as boutique hotel lobby, breakfast room or executive office.
You could pair the chairs with items
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 29.53 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
1971, Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast , 8 White Omk-Stack Stacking Chairs
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Six Rare Vintage Laminated 3107 Butterfly Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of Holland €133
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
1950, Charles and Ray Eames, Set of Four DKR Chairs Red Leather Bikinis
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Amsterdam, Haarlem and IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Pair of "Concha" Armchairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brasil, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Echt, NL
, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, living room, den, games room, office space, entryway or bedroom. Consider using as a throne chair, lounge
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, games room, office space, entryway or bedroom. Consider using as a throne chair, lounge chair, side
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Hair-On-Hide 'Tucroma' Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, games room, office space, entryway or bedroom. Consider using as a throne chair, lounge chair, side
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic pierre paulin office chair available at 1stDibs. Each pierre paulin office chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. There are 12 variations of the antique or vintage pierre paulin office chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pierre paulin office chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A pierre paulin office chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one pierre paulin office chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pierre Paulin, Artifort and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.
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