Pierre Paulin for Artifort Oyster Chair Mid Century
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair. Rare model 156.
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
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.
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Pierre Paulin for Artifort Oyster Chair Mid Century
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair. Rare model 156.
Fabric
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Artifort Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beautiful and high qual...
Fabric
Midcentury 2-Seat Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and comfortabele 2 seat sofa designed by Kho Liang Ie. Manufactured by Artifort in the 1960s. Very solid and high quality, made with the best materials. The sofa ha...
Metal
Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's. Cute and very comfortable chair. It has chrome metal legs. The cha...
Metal
Early 'F141' Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1972
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Iconic ‘F141’ swivel lounge chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in 1972. This is a chocolate brown leather version and it comes with its rare and matching footstool. Ear...
Metal
Mid Century Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable armchair. This "Little Tulip" is designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's. It is fabricated by Artifort in the late 60's. The chair has the origin...
Steel
Rare Model 119 “Columbus” Lounge Chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort, 1950s.
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Artifort
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare Model 119 “Columbus” Lounge Chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort, 1950s the Netherlands. This exceptional lounge chair is a rare variant of the Model 118 “Columbus”, designed ...
Metal
Mid Century Model F978 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Looking for a statement piece that combines comfort with iconic design? This original Artifort F978 lounge chair, designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in the 1...
Fiberglass, Fabric
Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and original big tulip lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965. This 80's pivoting edition has a round metal foot. The set ...
Metal
$3,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pierre Paulin "Pod" Chairs Artifort 1960s Rare Model with New Ploeg Wool Fabric
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of fully restored 'POD' chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort The Netherlands This chair is a rare model to find and as a pair very unique The original chai...
Steel, Nickel
Pair of Iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ chairs in vibrant red upholstery. Designed by the legendary Pierre Paulin in the early 1970s for Dutch manufacturer Artifort. The design was an evolution...
Metal
Space Age Model 557 Tongue Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, set of 2
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Izegem, VWV
Model 557 or the "Tongue" low lounge chair created in 1967 by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort in the Netherlands, stands out for its unique features. This design icon resemble...
Wool, Foam
$2,618 / item
"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort "Ben" chair. The famous Pierre Paulin designed it in the 80's and named it after his favorite Artifort colleague. Just restored with lovely bouclé woo...
Aluminum
Mid Century Big Globe Armchair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
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 fabricated in the 1960s. ...
Steel
Artifort F598 Groovy Armchair by Pierre Paulin, M-Chair
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Born in Paris in 1927, Pierre Paulin a created his best known pieces in cooperation with the Dutch manufacturer Artifort. The Tongue chair, the Ribbon chair, the Tulip — to name but a few — all feature in museums such as the MOMA New York and Centre Pompidou Paris. Originally designed in the 1972, his famous F598 Groovy...
Steel
Midcentury Model F572 Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning creation of the French designer Pierre Paulin. He designed this model (F572) for Artifort in 1967 and it is produced for just a few years. This magnificent set is upho...
Fabric, Foam
Mid Century F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Extremely comfortable Artifort F518 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with ...
Metal
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s. The chair and the pouf are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...
Fabric
F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort model F510 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. The chair is just restor...
Steel
F588 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cosy and comfortable Artifort model F588 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. The chair is...
Fabric
Theo Ruth for Artifort Black & White ‘Congo’ Lounge Chair, 1952, The Netherlands
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic ‘Congo’ lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in 1952, an early and highly distinctive example of postwar Dutch design. The chair features a beautifully sculptural b...
Cotton, Beech
Oyster Chair with Cross Base by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1965
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful and rare Artifort Oyster chair with cross base. This very comfortable and pivoting chair is designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60's. It is just...
Metal
Artifort by Patrick Norguet Apollo Blue Armchair
By Artifort, Patrick Norguet
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed in 2002 by Patrick Norguet for Artifort, the Apollo armchair is a bold example of modern design. The armchair has a wide, sculptural form, creating a comfortab...
Fabric
$3,761 / set
Set of 2 Artifort 410 Chairs by Theo Ruth, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set amazing Artifort model 410 Chairs. These comfortable chairs are designed by Theo Ruth in the beginning of the 50's. These original chairs are completely restored with new fabric...
Fabric
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman 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 with stunning and high quality wool fabric. The ch...
Bouclé
$4,344Sale Price / set|41% Off
Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oirlo, LI
These armchairs have been reupholstered by the best upholsterers, who may upholster Artifort chairs with original new filling and new upholstery from Artifort. The color scheme was ...
Fabric
Artifort Soft Facet Lounge Chair by Scholten & Baijings in STOCK
By Scholten & Baijings, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Soft Facet lounge chair Upholstered in Safire (DD) 0014 - Powdercoat colour P33 / Grey Beige RAL 1019 (structure) Design by Scholten & Baijings Soft Facet is a comfortable, inviting...
Fabric
Set of Artifort F438 Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin, 1959
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful set of the F438 Easy Chairs or Orange Slice Chairs. This comfortable chair is designed in the late 1950's by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. This model was manufactured for ...
Steel
Mid-Century F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. The chair is just restored with new fabric and new foam. It is r...
Plastic, Wood, Fabric
2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1970's
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent 2-seat sofa, designed by the Artifort Design Group in the 70's. This extremely rare sofa is lovely shaped with curved armrests and a curved back. Super cosy and comfo...
Bouclé
One Early Pierre Paulin F598 "Groovy" Chair for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One iconic early Pierre Paulin "groovy" chair, reupholstered in a Maharam woven fabric, with new foam. Known for its striking, sculptural shape. It is also known as the "M" chair due...
Metal
Mid Century Model F570 Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare lounge chair, 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, and is d...
Metal
$10,750 / item
ABCD 1-Seat Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mohair
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Toronto, ON
Incredible ABCD sofa, a sculptural one-seater designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. This sofa is comprised of three distinct segments distinguished by their wave-shaped cur...
Angora, Mohair, Goat Hair
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair in designer linen upholstery, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
Located in Denver, CO
An iconic minimalist, architectural lounge chair with a distinctive aluminum base and upholstered shell. Reupholstered in Paris with Zanzibar linen by Peter Dunham
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Red and Polished Chrome Artifort Armless Lounge Chairs
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish and versatile pair feature polished chrome frames with newly upholstered lipstick red fabric and can be used as individual lounge chairs or as a two seater. Set price.
Chrome
This is the iconic Artifort Oyster armchair by designer Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Den Haag, NL
This is the iconic Artifort Oyster armchair by designer Pierre Paulin, distinguished by its elegant, organic shell shape and slender metal base. Upholstery by De Ploeg . Upholstery ...
Wool
Pair of Red "Tongue" Lounge Chairs (Model 577) by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of iconic red Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Chairs produced by Artifort. Known for their wavy, low-to-the-ground design that curves gracefully like a tongue. Metal frame padded with f...
Metal
$1,074Sale Price|60% Off
1968, Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, Chrome Base 2-Seat, Redone in Purple Fabric
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, Netherlands ca 1960s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Utrecht, NL
Among the pantheon of talented individuals who have worked for Artifort, Theo Ruth was the acclaimed Dutch furniture manufacturer’s first permanent designer. Ruth’s work significantl...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Alky Lounge Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
Located in Voorburg, NL
Elevate your interior with this exceptional pair of Alky lounge chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort in the 1970s. An iconic example of Italian modernism, the Alky chai...
Aluminum
Artifort F545 Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in Original Kvadrat Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Born in Paris in 1927, Pierre Paulin a created his best known pieces in cooperation with the Dutch manufacturer Artifort. The Tongue Chair, the Ribbon Chair, the Groovy — to name but a few — all feature in museums such as the MOMA New York and Centre Pompidou Paris. Originally designed in the 1960s, his famous F545 Big Tulip Chair...
Chrome
Oyster Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort Oyster chair by Pierre Paulin, the big model with a ottoman. Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular set is manu...
Metal
Theo Ruth Model 135 lounge chair Artifort 1956
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Theo Ruth's Model 135 lounge chair, designed for Artifort in 1956, is a classic and elegant piece of furniture. With its clean lines and sleek silhouette it’s the perfect example of ...
Metal
Groovy F598 M Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky and elegant Mid-Century Modern Groovy F598 M chair. Design by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1973, this version is from the 1980s. Striking French/Dutch design from the 1980s. R...
Metal
Black Leather F585 Swivel Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Izegem, VWV
A very comfortable and well-known lounge chair. In 1962 British designer Geoffrey D. Harcourt joined the Artifort team and developes the luxury ‘F-series’ lounge chairs in 1967. ...
Aluminum
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
1960, Pierre Paulin, Original 1st Fabric Silver Grey Leather Slice Chair
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
Metal, Chrome
$1,215Sale Price|60% Off
Vintage 1980 Dutch maker Artifort Thiery Belt Super Unusual Chair
By Thierry Belt, Artifort
Located in Markington, GB
Artifort Lounge Chair by Thiery Belt 1980s UNUSUAL MODERNIST DESIGN A striking and highly unusual lounge chair produced by Artifort, dating from the 1980s. This sculptural piece,...
Metal
Geoffrey Harcourt Swivel Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the Netherlands during the 1970s, this swivel lounge chair features the organic, biomorphic form central to Harcourt's body of work for ...
Metal, Enamel
Big Tulips Chairs and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Big Tulip chairs and ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965 for dutch company Artifort. Moulded pressed wood upholstered with ne...
Metal
$1,783Sale Price|20% Off
1969, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Le Chat or F574 in Original Black Fabric
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Fabric, Upholstery
1970s Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort Conference Desk Chair with Arms in Fabric
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Large Swivel Desk or Conference Chair, designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 1970s. The chairs were produced in The Netherlands. The listed price includes o...
Steel
Set of Iconic Artifort F330 ‘Cordoba’ Lounge Chairs in Soft Ochre Leather
By Artifort, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Voorburg, NL
Rare set of Artifort F330 lounge chairs designed by Gerard van den Berg. These classic chairs with high comfort come in beautiful Ochre soft leather upholstery and with black wooden ...
Leather, Wood
Customizable Artifort 905 Sofa in leather by Artifort Design Group
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
This design, dating from 1964, is still up to date. As slim and tender as your first love. A Classic that is now in production for its second time. Now available as contract seating...
Textile
Alky Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1980s
By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An iconic Alky lounge chair, designed in the 1970s by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castelli (Anonima Castelli). This celebrated design is a hallmark of Italian modernism, admire...
Aluminum
$14,900 / set
Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Netherlands. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. First edition. Reupholstered/refoamed in Kvadrat Tonus.
Fabric
Kho Liang le Tufted Red Upholstered 'Model 662' Sofa for Artifort w/ Black Frame
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 ie for Artifort Holland. Kho Liang Ie was born in 1927 in Magelang, Dutch East Indie...
Metal
$5,179 / item
Customizable Artifort Tulip F 550 by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
The Tulip F550, designed by Pierre Paulin, is a true Mid-Century modern classic. The perfect fusion of elegance, lounge comfort and innovation, this visually striking lounge chair is...
Upholstery
"Orange Slice" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An exceptional and original Artifort “Orange Slice” Lounge Chair, designed by the renowned French designer Pierre Paulin. One of the most iconic and sculptural seating designs of th...
Steel
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 have been newly upholstered in off-white / light grey velvet. The chairs have solid steel legs, chrome-plated. This is an extremely rare and very collectible pair of chairs by Paulin. Pierre Paulin was most famous for his innovative designs during the 1960s when he worked for Artifort. His most famed...
Steel
$7,043Sale Price|20% Off
Reupholstered in Bouclé Theo Ruth “115” Sofa for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Renens, CH
Reupholstered 115 sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort (The Netherlands). The Sofa has been reupholstered with new foam and a soft bouclé/sheep wool style fabric. The material used is v...
Metal