Isobel Sofa by Michiel Van Der Kley for Artifort
By Artifort
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Netherlands. Removeable side pillows, and reupholstered in Raf Simons Kvadrat Vidar fabric.
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Artifort Furniture
Fabric
The sterling reputation that Artifort enjoys isn’t limited to the innovative upholstery and fluid, organic shapes for which its products are widely known — the legendary Dutch brand’s vintage seating and other furniture is also celebrated for its embodiment of functionality, comfort and quality. These are among the principles that underpin the philosophy toward modern furniture design at Artifort, which has been at the crossroads of furniture and art for over 125 years.
Prior to 1928, the year Artifort officially became a brand, Jules Wagemans had a small upholstery business in Maastricht, the Netherlands. After setting up in 1890, his son, Henricus Wagemans, broadened the scope of the company to include furniture production. By the end of the 1920s, their showroom in Amsterdam had made them a recognizable brand across the Netherlands.
Then named H. Wagemans & Van Tuien, the company changed its name to Artifort after the economic recession. Artifort came from two Latin words meaning “art” and “strong” — a perfect description for the style of each design and the manufacturer’s intention to create sturdy furnishings. Artifort’s reputation for durable armchairs and sofas endures, and vintage editions of this seating are now family heirlooms in many homes.
Artifort became a magnet for high-profile and up-and-coming designers alike. Many furniture designers’ careers began thanks to collaborations with Artifort, such as Dutch industrial and jewelry designer Gijs Bakker and Indonesian-born designer Kho Liang Ie. Also known for designing the interiors at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, Kho Liang Ie was an aesthetic consultant at Artifort and used his expertise to turn the company into a world-class brand. Perhaps his largest contribution, however, was attracting the talents of French furniture and interior designer Pierre Paulin and English furniture designer Geoffrey D. Harcourt.
Paulin’s bright and colorful lounge chairs, such as his Orange Slice chair and Mushroom chair, are still central to the Artifort identity. 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, while Harcourt deserves credit for popularizing Artifort internationally and extending their reach into foreign markets.
Another talent boom in the 1990s at Artifort yielded collaborations with Jasper Morrison, Wolfgang Mezger and René Holten. Iranian designer Khodi Feiz was named art director in 2014 and has continued the tradition of recruiting top designers such as Claesson Koivisto Rune, Ilse Crawford and Luca Nichetto.
Find a collection of vintage Artifort lounge chairs, tables and more on 1stDibs.
Isobel Sofa by Michiel Van Der Kley for Artifort
By Artifort
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Netherlands. Removeable side pillows, and reupholstered in Raf Simons Kvadrat Vidar fabric.
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern C683 Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern C683 sofa or bench. Design by Kho Liang Le for Artifort. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Re-upholstered with blue Manchester corduroy fabric. Origi...
Metal
French Design Pierre Paulin, Ribbon Chairs by Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Renens, CH
The Ribbon Chair, with its distinctive silhouette is an iconic piece of furniture designed in 1966 by Pierre Paulin: Pierre Paulin was a Paris-born French designer, who created his...
Metal
Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An iconic Ribbon Chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Originally introduced in 1966, the Ribbon Chair has become one of the most celebrated and recognizable designs of the ...
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly chairs Artifort Netherlands 1963
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking pair of model F675 chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1963. These chairs have nickel-plated geometric f...
Steel
Mushroom Poof or Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing Mushroom poof, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 60's. It is covered with the original and stunning Momentum fabric by Jack Lenor Larsen in the colors blue and ...
Fabric
Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort in Pierre Frey, 1970s, Set of 2
By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A pair of beautiful Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" chairs reupholstered in a fluffy blend of wool, mohair and alpaca, produced by one of the world's most luxurious fabric manufacturers, Pi...
Wool, Alpaca, Mohair
Midcentury F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort F510 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a lar...
Metal
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair, designed by French master Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, the Netherlands, 1...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood
Mid Century First Edition Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1959
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare first edition of the "Big Tulip" chair, model F551 designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959 for Artifort. The chair is just upholstered with lovely Italian Bouclé wool fabric ...
Steel
Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's. This original chair is produced in the 60's by Artifort, The Netherlands. The Ribbon Chair is a pi...
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Rare First Edition ABCD Three-Seat Sofa, 1968
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An exceptionally rare first-edition ABCD three-seat sofa (Model F260), designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. This highly sought-after early production example is distingui...
Fabric, Foam
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is composed of three separate segments, characterized by the lovely wave-shaped curves...
Metal
Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable pivoting Armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Round metal base with ...
Steel
Customizable Artifort Tulip Lounge with Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
The tulip armchair for Artifort…. as if designer Pierre Paulin had premonitions of flower power! The simple tulip spreads its half-open petals around the sitter, inviting and warming...
Textile
Mid Century Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and very comfortable Tongue Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's and produced by Artifort. This chair Has the original green wool Kvadrat fabric...
Fabric
Massive Large Square Walnut Top Chrome Base Coffee Table
By Knoll, Artifort
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual splay leg Mid Century Modern style walnut top square coffee table. Measures: 32 x 32".
Aluminum
Pierre Paulin Model F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort Netherlands, 1972
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Fantastic F598 armchair, also called Groovy, by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1972. This sculptural armchair has been recently reupholstered with lovely and high quality Pierre Frey wool and alpaca blend fabric from Paris, France. Like all iconic...
Metal
Mid Century F555 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare F555 model, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 60's. Just upholstered with new foam and lovely Pierre Frey bouclé fabric. The chair is in p...
Metal
Mid Century Model 442 Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Pierre Paulin "442" Sofa for Artifort, designed in the 1960s. This lovely 3-seat sofa is also fabricated in the 60s The combination of steel and the upholstery give thi...
Steel
Mid Century Model F978 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable F978 Lounge Chair. This popular chair is designed by the famous Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 60's, this particular piece is fabricated in the late 90's. Th...
Leather, Fiberglass
Artifort Swivel Blue Little Tulip by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Artifort Little Tulip Artifort Lana (AA) 582 Light Blue Base: P39 Grey Blue RAL 5008 (Fine texture) Designed in the 1960s, the Artifort Tulip co...
Fabric
Theo Ruth Sofa, Model 115 in Dedar Bouclé and Beech, Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Artifort, Dedar, Theo Ruth
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking sofa was designed by Theo Ruth in 1958. This model numbered 115 was produced by Artifort in the Netherlands. The design is marked by the rounded lines of the upholst...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Mid Century Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1965
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Oyster chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Designed in the beginning of the 60's. This female edition has been made just for a few years! ...
Steel
$1,359Sale Price|60% Off
1968, Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, Chrome Base 3-Seat, Redone in Purple Fabric
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Please ask Casey Godrie Ibiza/Amsterdam for a competitive shipping quote. Kho Liang Ie three-seat in purple. The sofa shows traces of wear but the upholstery is still very good. The...
Metal, Chrome
Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing Ribbon Chair in a very rare edition. It is designed by the famous Pierre Paulin (France) in the 60's and produced by Artifort (The Netherlands). This Iconic piece is produce...
Fabric, Wood
1959, Pierre Paulin, Large Early Oyster, Easy Chair F157 in Brown Leather
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Beautiful Classic design. Brand new upholstery in soft comfortable leather, but there is a spot where the upholstery is not glued completely tightly to the backrest of the seat (see...
Metal
Artifort Tulip F545 Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin, White Leather
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
An icon of modernist design, the Tulip F545 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort exemplifies sculptural elegance and exceptional comfort. Its fluid, organic silhouette—instantl...
Aluminum
Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of Swivel Armchairs in Wool for Artifort 1970s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Tilburg, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt pair of Swivel armchairs for Artifort. The Netherlands, 1970s. Comfortable pair of swivel armchairs by Geoffrey Harcourt fo...
Metal, Aluminum
Model F598 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy chair (or "M" Chair), designed by Pierre Paulin. This F598 model is designed and produced in the 80's. The chair has the original high q...
Aluminum
Pair of First Edition Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin Model F580 for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort, Turner & Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Pierre Paulin F580 "Groovy" lounge chairs produced by Artifort and distributed in the USA by Turner Ltd. These are the first iteration designed in 1966 with the black sleigh ...
Aluminum
Orange Slice chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
A timeless 'Orange Slice' lounge chair which was designed in the 1960s by Pierre Paulin and produced eversince by Artifort. A beautiful, elegant design that stood the test of time....
Chrome
Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966. These particular chairs are the very first edition wi...
Metal
Pierre Paulin Lounge chair '' Big Tulip '' Artifort 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Big Tulip Lounge chair .Pierre Paulin designed this iconic chair in 1965 . for Artifort . Comes in a Red wool upholstery . Star feet . not revolving . Very good seating co...
Wool
Pair of Pierre Paulin "M" Lounge Chairs Model F580 for Artifort 1st Edition
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of First Edition Pierre Paulin F580 Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1960s – Sculptural Serenity in Motion A rare, all-original pair of first edition F580 lounge chairs by visionary ...
Wool
975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable 975 Lounge Chair designed by the famous Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 70's. Solid frame with a pivoting foot. The chair has the original high qua...
Metal
$841Sale Price|50% Off
Artifort Green Moulin Armchair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
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. Previously in the collection of Thonet France, it now completes the Artifort collection. The design of the Moulin dates from Pierre Paulin’s early years and was conceived on the Rue Jean Moulin...
Fabric
Midcentury Model F572 Lounge Chair with Pouf by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning creation of the French designer Pierre Paulin, the model F572 with pouf. He designed this amazing model for Artifort in 1967 and it is produced for just a few years. This ...
Fabric, Foam
Artifort lounge chair by Theo Ruth The Netherlands, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Delft, NL
Artifort lounge chair by Theo Ruth The Netherlands, 1950s A lounge chair with a highly winged back and 3 rows buttons The upholstery is a brown and black woven fabric The measurem...
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century F588 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable midcentury Artifort lounge chair, model F588. This chair is designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. It is just reupholstered wi...
Leather
C815-2 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
The C815-2 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, designed in 1958, is a rare and highly sought-after statement piece that embodies the elegance of mid-century Dutch design. Sculptural, ref...
Metal
Mid Century 2-Seater Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Comfortabele 2-seater sofa designed by Kho Liang Ie. Manufactured by Artifort in the 60's. In original condition. Very solid and high quality, made with the best materials. It has...
Metal
$2,480 / item
‘Ben’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Toronto, ON
During the 1980s, French designer Pierre Paulin crafted numerous sculptural masterpieces for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort. One of these special pieces, named after his favorite co...
Wool, Bouclé
Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s, Set of 2
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
The famous Artifort orange slice chairs by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60s and produced in the 80s. Cute and very comfortable chairs. They have chrome metal legs. This gorgeous...
Metal
Armchair Model 115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair model 115 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s Beech wooden base.
Beech
Mid Century Big Globe Armchair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and turnable Big Globe Lounge Chair with Ottoman. The Globe Chair is designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1959, this particular set is...
Steel
$8,207 / item
Customizable Artifort Ondo Sofa by René Holten
By Artifort, Rene Holten
Located in New York, NY
Rising from the arm, the seat and back fuse together into the other arm. Simple principles provide the best design for a comfortable sofa. A sparse supporting frame allows the seat a...
Textile
Set of Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of Ribbon Chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's. This original set is produced in the 60's by Artifort, The Netherlands. The Ribbon Chair...
Fabric, Wood
Customizable Artifort Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Countless designers have been inspired by the IDEA behind the chaise lounge. Here is the interpretation of Geoffrey Harcourt from 1970. A perfect seat on which to stretch out and unw...
Textile
Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair with Cross Base by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
The Tulip Midi was the missing member of the Tulip family for a long time. The armchair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 and now completes the Tulip se...
Textile
ABCD 2-seat Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD 2-seat sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is composed of three separate segments, characterized by the lovely wave-shaped curves...
Metal
Mid-Century Kho Liang Ie Model 662 Three Seater Sofa for Artifort in Black
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing, Mid-Century, low and stealthy, decoratively tufted three seat sofa designed by Kho Liang le for Artifort Holland. Kho Liang Ie was born in 1927 in Magelang, Dutch East Indie...
Metal
Rare Pair of 'F570' Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1963
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic pair of lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1963. This model F570 is only produced for one year and is therefore extremely hard to find, especially as a...
Metal
Big Tulip Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A set with 2 very comfortable and original Big Tulip lounge chairs. These chairs are designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965. This low version without head rest is a rare...
Metal
'F444' Leather lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Brussels, BE
Iconic F444 Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin A true design classic. The F444 lounge chair is a standout piece in the legacy of renowned French designer Pierre Paulin, a visionary born ...
Stainless Steel
Customizable Artifort Swivel Tulip Lounge with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The Tulip armchair for Artifort…. as if designer Pierre Paulin had premonitions of Flower Power! The simple Tulip spreads its half-open petals around the sitter, inviting and warming...
Textile
$39,311 / set
ABCD Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning sculptural ABCD set, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. This amazing set consist of one 2-seat sofa and two 1-seat sofa's. The sofa's are composed of three...
Bouclé
Customizable Artifort 905 Comfort Sofa by Artifort Design Group
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
The name says it all. The 905 comfort is superbly comfortable. This model differs from the 905 designed in 1964 through its raised back cushions. The 905 comfort is ideal for the hom...
Textile
Set of Model F570 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare set of lounge chairs, model F570. Designed by Pierre Paulin in 1963 and manufactured by Artifort. This beautiful model was produced for just a very short time, 1 year, ...
Metal
Customizable Artifort Orange Slice Armchair F437 by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
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 roo...
Textile