$1,450
H 29 in W 27 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Pierre Paulin Concorde Chair by Artifort, Citrus Yellow Fabric
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Paulin designed the Concorde chair for Artifort as a compact companion to the high-back F784
Metal
$12,750 / set
H 34 in W 34 in D 24 in
Pair of French Organic Modern Leather Lounge Chairs & Ottoman, Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Leather and attributed to Pierre Paulin, the most innovative French designer of the early 1970 period. The
Faux Leather
$15,511 / set
H 24.41 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue Chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in
Fabric
Pair of 1960s Yellow Mushroom Stools by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A pair of mustard yellow 1960s Mushroom stools by Pierre Paulin in wool and foam in excellent
Foam, Wool
Pair of Chairs and Footstool by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chairs and ottoman model F560, Edition Artifort, designed by Pierre Paulin. These chairs
Pierre Paulin Yellow Tongue Chair Pair
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Primitive and I was trying to think up new processes," said Paulin in a 2008 interview. "I had tried to
Yellow Groovy Armchair By Pierre Paulin, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Groovy armchair, an iconic design by designer Pierre Paulin from the 1960s (1964). This armchair
Fabric
Pierre Paulin Small Yellow Formica Desk and Drawer, France 1957
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Munster, NRW
wonderful desk in bright & warm yellow formica by Pierre Paulin.. black metalframe, wooden shelf
Formica
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Yellow Ribbon Chair, 1970s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966 in collaboration with Artifort, the Ribbon chair is
Fabric
Pierre Paulin F780 "Concorde" Chair by Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A smaller version to the high-back F784 Concorde chair by Pierre Paulin. Named after the French
Metal
Pierre Paulin F572 Artifort Lounge Chair, 1967
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super cool and special easy chair designed by Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) for Artifort in 1967. This
Fabric
Sold
H 28.01 in W 40.01 in D 33.01 in
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Yellow Ribbon Chairs, 1970s, Set of 2
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966 in collaboration with Artifort, the Ribbon chair is
Fabric
Sold
H 37.8 in W 33.08 in D 34.65 in
Pierre Paulin F551 Big Tulip Lounge Chair by Artifort, Netherlands
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare early edition, elegant and beautiful big tulip lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort First Edition
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
The first edition of the little tulip chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1963. Newly upholstered
Metal
Sold
H 41.34 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Yellow Fabric Pumpkin High Back Armchair
By Pierre Paulin, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1971 for the Elysée Palace, the pumpkin sofa was only in
Fabric
Pierre Paulin Ribbon Yellow Chair and Ottoman
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A completely upholstered design by Pierre Paulin from 1966 and a professional, innovative vision on
Fabric
Artifort Neon Yellow Pierre Paulin Tulip Midi Chair
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 and now completes the series. In terms of its dimensions, this midsize
Velvet
Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair by Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic Pierre Paulin orange/ yellow tongue chair. This chair is from the late 1970s but cover is
Metal
Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oyster chair designed in 1958 by french designed Pierre Paulin for the dutch company Artifort
Steel
Pierre Paulin F572 Lounge Chair Artifort 1967
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super nice easy chair designed by Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) for Artifort in 1967. This rare chair
Fabric
Mushroom Armchair & Pouf by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. Covered
Fabric
Mid Century Model F572 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
quality wool fabric, in the color yellow. A French Pierre Paulin specialist did the restoration with new
Fabric, Foam
Pierre Paulin Big Tulip yellow wool
By Pierre Paulin
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Pierre Paulin Big Tulip for Artifort. Designed in 1968 for Artifort. Based on organic forms in
Wool
Pierre Paulin "Pumpkin" Lounge Chair
By Pierre Paulin, Ligne Roset
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lounge chair by Pierre Paulin. Reference: Paulin, Centre Pompidou, pg. 96. We have a orange chair
Upholstery
Sold
H 33.86 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in Kvadrat Hallingdal
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Model Oyster lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, Shell covered with foam and
Nickel
Domitilla Lemon Picker Head Vase
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
This exclusive head-shaped vase in fine white ceramic celebrates the authentic beauty of an hard yet fascinating job, the lemon picker. Ideal as vessel for both indoor or outdoor use...
Ceramic
$5,290
H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 9.06 in
Nausicaa Art Deco Style Lamp Lady at a Fountain by Fayral for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nausicaa, Art Deco style lamp lady at a fountain. Signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. Foundry mark Max Le Verrier foundry. Design 1930. Posthumous contemporary cast at th...
Marble, Metal
Bud Vase Collection, Including Four Vases and Watering Can
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bad vase has its own unique for...
Brass
$673 / set
H 2.37 in Dm 1.97 in
Black Forest Set of Six Schnapps Glasses Green Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of six hand blown schnapps glasses in green crystal with a hand-edged hunting decor. The decor is an antique Black Forest style scene, showing a deer with leaves. Not recommended...
Crystal
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
Vintage Studio Made Forged Iron Artisanal Bench
Located in Roanoke, VA
A unique studio made bench that feels like a piece of art itself. Beautifully crafted with forged iron detail along the top as well as the interesting shaped legs. The bench features...
Iron
$4,995
H 44 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Vintage 1970s Raymond Loewy Style Space Age Green Chapter One Highboy Dresser
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This bold highboy dresser from the 1970s pushes the boundaries of mid-century design. Crafted under the “Chapter One” collection by Broyhill, the piece channels the visionary aesthet...
Plastic, Hardwood
90° Minuto Foosball Table by Teckell in Walnut
By Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A subtle and elegant walnut structure highlights and supports this modern and essential foosball table, inviting the challenge of enjoying the game until its very last minute (90° Mi...
Crystal
William Hinn Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa attributed to William Hinn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 8...
Fabric, Wood
Rare Lloyd Chromium Writing Desk by Kem Weber
By Kem Weber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lloyd Chromium Writing Desk by Kem Weber https://www.themagazineantiques. com/article/kem-weber-southern-california/
Chrome, Steel
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Sculpture
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Dallas, TX
A Wonderful and Miniature Hand Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg (b. 1936) Of Silver Leaf over Carved Wood. Signed On The Bottom.
Wood
$3,246 / set
H 21.66 in W 22.84 in D 12.6 in
Contemporary Pair of Green Nightstands, Wood and Glass, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Pair of Green Nightstands, Wood and Glass, Italy
Glass, Wood
Karl Vase
By Akua Objects
Located in København K, DK
Mouth blown and handmade Bohemian Glassware Made in Bohemia Ideal to be displayed in a window or as a centrepiece with flowers. The Karl vase is named after Karl, Annika's husban...
Blown Glass
Calogero Seller Of Mandarins
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
The second fire-fired ceramic head, handmade with face and mandarin reliefs, can be used to hold plants, flowers and sometimes even bottles with ice. Calogero sells mandarins at the ...
Ceramic
$2,694Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.93 in W 68.9 in D 37.41 in
French 1980s Black Leather Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in London, GB
A perfectly patinated black leather two-seater ‘Brigantin’ sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. French, c. 1980.
Leather
"Cuba" Armchair, by Rodrigo Ohtake, Brazilian Design
By Rodrigo Ohtake
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Cuba armchair was conceived by Rodrigo Othake with one element in mind, one that is very well used by the Brazilian design: turned wood. If this element is most often seen as an ...
Hardwood
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.