Pierre Paulin Furniture
French, 1927-2009
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.
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Color: Black
Creator: Pierre Paulin
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Sofa in Black Upholstery and Steel
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sofa ', fabric, steel, The Netherlands, 1962.
This tufted comfortable two-seat sofa shows elegant steel details. The combination of steel and the black u...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
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Steel
Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) F598 armchair GROOVY Artifort ed., c.1964
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin (1927-2009)
F598 armchair, known as GROOVY
Artifort éditeur, second version, Netherlands, circa 1964
Metal, brushed aluminum, rubber, foam and fabric from Maison Misia
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1960s Dutch Space Age Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
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Metal
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mid Century Big Globe Chair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Big Globe Lounge Chair F422 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1959. Original fabric. Labeled.
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
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Fabric
Cowhide F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Izegem, VWV
The F675 als known as the Butterfly Chair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1963 and manufactured by Artifort, Holland.
This chair with elegant lines is edited with the original cow s...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Furniture
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Metal
Pierre Paulin F675 “Butterfly” Chair by Artifort, Netherlands 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An iconic “Butterfly” lounge chair, model F675, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1960.
Made of high quality chrome plated metal holdi...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
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Metal
Pair Mid Century Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's Whit Label
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rovereta, SM
Pair mid century ribbon chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's Whit Label.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Iron
Lounge Chair Oyster by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Hilversum, NL
Oyster lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Shell covered with foam and upholstered in a dark grey De Ploeg fabric. Base made of nickel-plated steel rods. Original condition! ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Customizable Moulin Lounge by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Product details
Introducing Pierre Paulin’s 1958 Mid-Century Modern design classic CM190.
Elegantly minimalist armchair combined with modern comfort.
Available in two versions: Moulin Lounge and Moulin Lounge with armrests.
Upholstery in a wide range of fabrics and leather.
The base comes with a powder coating finish (either glossy or matt effect).
Available with a matching footstool.
The 1958 Moulin chair...
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2010s Dutch Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Textile
Pierre Paulin F 780 "Concorde" Vintage Chair for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in San Diego, CA
The Concorde or F780 is an iconic easy lounge chair designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for furniture manufacturer Artifort. This iconic chair is named after the French Concord...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Furniture
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Metal
Groovy Armchairs, Pierre Paulin, Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Brussels , BE
Groovy armchairs, Pierre Paulin, Artifort.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Furniture
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Metal
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Sofa in Blue Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sofa model '442/3', fabric upholstery, chromed steel, The Netherlands, 1962
This modest sofa is based on a solid construction featuring clear lines and g...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 Paulin is made of a molded polyurethane shell. The legs are protected by transpare...
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1960s French Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
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Faux Leather, Plastic
Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort in Deep Purple Leather, 1972
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
F598 ‘Groovy’ 'M' lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in purple leather.
The price is per chair.
We have more chairs available.
Designer: Pierre Paulin (France)
Manufact...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Model "Onda" Set by De Pas D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice rounded and curved "Onda" set of one 3-seat sofa and one fauteuil.
The set is designed by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi and fabricated by Zanotta, Italy, 1985.
The expressive curves of the sofa is emphasized by the vibrant color of the green leather.
The structured and bend tubular chrome makes the piece look nice in a freestanding place.
Because of the soft leather, it is comfortable to sit in.
The original green leather is in good used condition with some normal traces of use (see the pictures).
Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi are three Milanese designers, born in the 1930s. Around 1960, they started working together. With their designs, they wanted to bring forward a new Italian design, contrasting with the international style...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
‘Ben’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Hilversum, NL
In the late 1960s and early 1970s French designer Pierre Paulin created several sculptural masterpieces for Dutch manufacturer Artifort. We are happy to offer this beautiful Artifort “Ben...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning "Butterfly" lounge chair with the original leather is designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, 1963. The tubular frame is thin and geometric. The beautif...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Swivel Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin, NL circa 1965
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful pair of dark brown mid-century swivel Tulip armchairs by Pierre Paulin. Made around 1965, this design classic comes with the still original brown woven special fabric showi...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Furniture
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Metal
Pierre Paulin "Little Tulip" Bar Stools by Artifort, Pair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Monrovia, CA
LITTLE TULIP designer Pierre Paulin, 1965.
Made in The Netherlands by Artifort.
"A chair should be more than simply functional. It should be friendly, fun and colorful."
-Pierre Paulin
"Little Tulip" like a blossoming flower, the little tulip barstool...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Furniture
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Aluminum, Chrome
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Sofa in Black Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sofa model '442/3', fabric, steel, The Netherlands, 1962.
A sofa design by Pierre Paulin made into realization in 1962. The sleek fusion of steel and bla...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Steel
Artifort F598 Groovy Armchair by Pierre Paulin, M-Chair
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 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...
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1970s Dutch Space Age Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Steel
F780 Concorde Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in New Upholstery
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
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 o...
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1960s Dutch Space Age Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Paulin Mushroom Stool or Ottoman for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Miami, FL
Original, authentic Mushroom stool or ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s. Maintains original brown Tonus fabric. Use with existing fabric or have reupholstered.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Steel
1969, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Le Chat or F574 in Original Black Fabric
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...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Pierre Paulin F560 Mushroom for Artifort, Netherlands, circa 1970
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Mushroom f-560 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands – circa 1970.
The chair is made in a very dark brown (almost black) wool fabric by Kvadrat. The condition of th...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
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Fabric, Wool
Pierre Paulin 'Boston' Chairs for Henry Massonnet
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great group of Boston garden chairs by French furniture designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Henry Massonnet/STAMP in 1988. Paulin was influence...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Pair of Armchairs Model '442' in Brown Leather
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, lounge chairs model '442', steel, leather, the Netherlands, 1960s
These comfortable armchairs show elegant steel details. The combination of steel and le...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Steel
F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning "Butterfly" lounge chair is designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, 1963. The tubular frame is thin and geometric. The beautiful leather seating and bac...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
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 str...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
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 light creates a precisely focused effect, shielded from the eye. Made from folded meta...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Metal
F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning "Butterfly" lounge chair is designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, 1963.
The tubular frame is thin and geometric.
The beautiful leather seating a...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin Model 6135 (Large) Wall Applique/Sconce
By Pierre Paulin
Located in London, GB
Made from folded metal, this light creates a precisely focussed effect, shielded from the eye.
Designed initially for the bedroom, it is today offered in a wide range to create many...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin "Le Chat" Black & Red Lounge Chair for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Miami, FL
Original Pierre Paulin Le Chat lounge chair manufactured by Artifort. The lounge chair has been restored and newly upholstered in Nina Koppel for...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
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 ...
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1960s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Steel
Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pierre Paulin prototype Blub lounge chair, Artifort 1971.
Rare opportunity to own a one of a kind Pierre Paulin lounge chair. The chair has a fiberglass base and a plywood frame upholsterd with foam and wool. We purchased this armchair In Maastricht together with a P.Paulin ABCD 3 seater...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Furniture
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Wool, Fiberglass
"Heron in Jeweled Landscape, " Rare, Glowing Lacquer Painting with Gold Leaf
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Influenced by the classic lacquer paintings of Jean Dunand and other great artists of France's Art Deco era, as well as the stylized landscapes of China and Japan, this glowing depic...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Fine French 1960s Round Gueridon or Side Table by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a cast aluminum pedestal and a rosewood round top.
Designed by Pierre Paulin, edited by Artifort.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
F444 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1963
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Armchair model F444 by Pierre Paulin in 1963 for Artifort
Base in chromed steel blade, seat and backrest in black leather (from origin).
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Mid-20th Century French Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1962, Pierre Paulin by Artifort, Two x Concorde Black Upholstery and Black Base
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair 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 Beac...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Pierre Paulin furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of steel and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Pierre Paulin furniture, although purple editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Artifort, UMS Pastoe, and Geoffrey Harcourt. Prices for Pierre Paulin furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $632 and can go as high as $5,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $746.
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