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.
Original Artifort 975 Swivel Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt (80s Deep Brown Edition)
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The Artifort Heritage & Harcourt’s Philosophy: When you invest in Artifort, you are acquiring a piece of world-renowned Dutch design history. Founded in 1890, the brand's name is de...
Leather
Pierre Paulin Orange Slice Lounge Chair Artifort signed
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic Orange Slice model Lounge chair designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1957. this model was produced by Artifort in the 1980s An Lounge chair with an astonishing desig...
Chrome
Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort F588 Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Geoffrey Harcourt F588 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1967 Designed in 1967 by acclaimed British designer Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, the F588 swivel chair is a celebrat...
Metal
Pierre Paulin Butterfly Lounge Chairs model F675, Artifort The Netherlands 1963
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pierre Paulin Butterfly chairs model F675, Artifort The Netherlands 1963 First rare early editions. Reupholstered years ago and now already broken i...
Steel
Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of F152 Lounge Chairs with Ottoman for Artifort 1975
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Meer, VAN
Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of F152 Lounge Chairs with Ottoman for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1975. Beautiful and original pair of swivel lounge chairs designed by Geoffrey Harcourt (193...
Leather, Wool
Giancarlo Piretti Two Mid-Century Modern Alky Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, 1970s
By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent pair of Mid-Century Modern Alky lounge chairs. Design by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort or Castelli. Striking Italian design from the 1970s. Original aluminum frame and r...
Aluminum, Chrome
Model F577 ‘Tongue’ by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
Designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1967, the F577 “Tongue” chair is one of his most recognisable designs. Its name refers to the chair’s distinctive, elongated form, which ...
Metal
$10,406 / item
Customizable Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A completely upholstered design by Pierre Paulin from 1966 and a professional, innovative vision on the well-known ribbon form. Metal frame with horizontal springs, covered with foam...
Textile
Mid Century Pierre Paulin F557 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Paulin F557 Swivel Mid Century Lounge Chairs. Pierre Paulin Swivel chairs F557 in original condition, all original fabric. These ar...
Fabric
Pierre Paulin F300 Lounge Chair by Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Highland, IN
Pierre Paulin's sublime sculptural sensibility is on full display with this F300 lounge chair designed in 1964 for Artifort. The one piece form in smooth fiberglass curves, folds a...
Fiberglass
Pair of white Leather Geoffrey Harcourt 042 lounge chairs for Artifort
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of white Leather Geoffrey Harcourt 042 lounge chairs for Artifort. Pre owned chairs that are very clean all around. Great pair of Modern Lounge chairs. These chair look to be re...
Steel
Pierre Paulin, Ribbon Chair, Fabric, Wood, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered wood and graphic printed fabric Ribbon Chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s. Originally sourced from Turner Limited, 305 East 63...
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Funky Sculptural Sofa made by Artifot
By Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super groovy well built sofa made by Artifort in the Netherlands. Fabric is original & in poor condition. Needs a basic recovering to be excellent.
Chrome
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Big Tulip Chair in White Leather
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful elegant Big Tulip Chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. This chair is likely early 2000’s production. It is done in pretty white le...
Steel
Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
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 original chair is completely restored. The foam...
Fabric
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
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
Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in High Point, NC
A white-lacquered wood and brown fabric lounge chair, model Ribbon, designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1960s. In good vintage condition, with visib...
Fabric, Wood
Customizable Artifort F156 Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
A luxury chair for day-dreaming, relaxing or holding a conversation. It also has an optional footstool for even more comfort. Available in two versions, both with armrests. The chair...
Textile
Set of 2 F517 Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort F517 lounge chair, set of 2. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal ...
Metal
Pierre Paulin Set of 2 F598 Groovy Armchairs for Artifort New Upholstery, 1972
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 groovy lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin in 1972 and manufactured for Artifort, Holland. Model No: F598, or also known as "M" chair. Chairs has been newly reupholstere...
Metal
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early Production Pierre Paulin 'Mushroom' Chairs for Artifort, 1960s, Signed
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A collectors pair of early production year (circa 1965 to 1975) Pierre Paulin 'Mushroom' lounge chairs for Artifort, Netherlands, based on construction, materials and style of signat...
Fabric, Foam
F780 Concorde Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in New Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
Concorde Lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and made by Artifort. This chair was originally designed by Pierre Paulin for the waiting room of the French Concorde aircraft, after...
Aluminum
1950s Theo Ruth Lounge Chair for Artifort in Knoll Taupe Velvet
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort in the 1950s features soft, rounded organic form characteristic of Dutch Modern design. Upholstered entirely in luxurious Knoll Oh La ...
Upholstery, Wood
Pierre Paulin F444 Lounge Chair Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The F444 chair by Pierre Paulin is a true design classic. With its metal frame and saddle leather seat, it has a strong and elegant look. This is an early edition of the chair, makin...
Metal
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mid Century Ribbon Chairs with Ottoman
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mid Century Ribbon Chairs with Ottoman The chair measures: 39.5 wide x 30 deep x 27.75 high, with a seat height of 15 inches and arm height/chair clearanc...
Upholstery
Iconic 'F518' Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Iconic ‘F518’ swivel lounge chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort (Holland) in the early 1970s. It has been professionally reupholstered with a funky blue fabric by Aristi...
Metal
$5,400 / set
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, pair of armchairs, model '442/3', grey upholstery and steel by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s These comfortable chairs shows elegant ...
Steel
Customizable Artifort F585 High Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
In 1967, Harcourt designed a series of swivel armchairs with trumpet bases, based on a shellshaped template. The shell is large enough to curl up in and is the paragon of his philosophy that “the chair should focus on the person, and not the other way around.” To begin with, there are different versions of the chair for men...
Textile
Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Easy Chairs in Patterned Fabric
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chairs, wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1952 Set of iconic ‘Congo’ easy chairs by Theo Ruth. These chairs have a unique construction, forced by...
Fabric, Beech
Original 1950's Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Citrine and Black
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Theo Ruth Congo chair with unique tension set construction. The back and seat are 2 separate pieces that fit together like 2 pieces of a...
Upholstery, Wood
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
Original Pierre Paulin, Reupholstered Mushroom Chair by Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in London, GB
A fully reupholstered Pierre Paulin original Mushroom chair model F560 for Artifort, the Netherlands, circa 1960. The chair has its original metal tag label intact. Professionally re...
Steel
$12,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair First Edition "Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs F551 by Pierre Paulin Artifort 1959
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very rare pair of the first edition of the "Big Tulip" chair, model F551 Just Married! Designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1959 for Artifort, The Netherlands Reuph...
Steel, Nickel
Set of 2 Model 141 Lounge Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte for Artifort, 1950's
By Artifort, Joseph-André Motte
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare model 141 lounge chair was designed by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner (in France) in the 1950's. It was produced, under licence, by Dutch furniture manufacturer Artifort fr...
Metal
Pair of Groovy Chairs F598 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
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
Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This Mid-Century Modern daybed was designed by Theo Ruth in 1947 and produced by Eugen Schmidt Soloform, Artifort in a limited series. That is a veritable reflection of the specta...
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
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
Artifort Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth, Netherlands, circa 1967
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and highly characterful Artifort lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth, dating from circa 1967. With its generous upholstered seat, slightly reclined backrest and elegant nickel ...
Steel, Nickel
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
Vintage Alky Chairs in Off-White Fabric by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A pair of beautiful Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs reupholstered in luxurious off-white wool-cotton blend fabric produced by a highly recognized textile manufacturer Chase Erwin fro...
Bouclé
Customizable Artifort Ribbon Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A completely upholstered design by Pierre Paulin from 1966 and a professional, innovative vision on the well-known ribbon form. Metal frame with horizontal springs, covered with foam...
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
Theo Ruth for Artifort Pair of Lounge Chairs in Original Striped Upholstery
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, pair of easy chairs, in original black and white fabric, wood, The Netherlands, 1950s. This armchair is an iconic example of an Artifort piece furniture de...
Fabric, Wood
$1,481 / item
Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Delft, NL
Theo Ruth lounge chairs for Artifort The Netherlands, 1950s One lounge chair with a highly winged back and 3 rows buttons One lounge chair with a low winged back and 2 rows buttons T...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Pierre Paulin First Edition "Big Tulip" for Artifort Lounge Chairs
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Pair of Pierre Paulin First Edition "Big Tulip" for Artifort lounge chairs.
Pierre Paulin F444 Lounge Chair in Black Leather – All Original, Vintage
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Dronten, NL
A true design classic, this vintage F444 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort embodies the relaxed, sculptural elegance of 1960s modernism. The chair features its original blac...
Steel
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chair in Pierre Frey Fluffy Fabric, Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A beautiful Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chair, re-upholstered in high-quality Pierre Frey wool from Paris, France, offering excellent structural properties and a soft, luxurious feel fo...
Wool, Alpaca, Mohair
Pierre Paulin F500 lounge chair Artifort Netherlands 1975
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
An extraordinary opportunity to acquire an exceedingly rare lounge chair model F500, designed by the legendary Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort in Holland in 1975. This sculptu...
Fabric
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
First edition F300 lounge chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, France 1964.
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
A striking pair of iconic F300 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1964 — a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most sculptural and forward-thinking chair desi...
Fiberglass
Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort in Pierre Frey, 1970s, Set of 2
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
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
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
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 Swivel Tulip F550 Lounge by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Upholstery Alto (BB) 17 Base: Powder coat P41 Black Red RAL 3007 (Fine texture) Base With felt ring at the bottom Tulip F550 Design by Pierre Paulin The Tulip F550, designed by Pie...
Fabric
Pair of First Edition Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin Model F580 for Artifort
By Artifort, Turner & Co. , Pierre Paulin
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
Artifort lounge chair by Theo Ruth The Netherlands, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
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
Pierre Paulin Lounge chair '' Big Tulip '' Artifort 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
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
Big Tulips Chairs and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
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
Pair of Pierre Paulin "M" Lounge Chairs Model F580 for Artifort 1st Edition
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
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