Pierre Paulin Seating
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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Creator: Pierre Paulin
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s.
This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beaut...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Fabric
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 structure is in...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Metal
Mid Century 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.
This is the very first edition with very nice curves....
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Metal
Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet France
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original CM197 armchair by Pierre Paulin. Designed for Thonet, France in 1958. Green vinyl upholstery in excellent original condition. Can be reupholstered easi...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Metal
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 60s.
This original chair with chromed legs is produced in the 80s.
It is a...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60s.
These particular chair is fabricated in the 80s
Covered with very nice wool fabric.
The ch...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Fabric
Pierre Paulin Original Midi Tulip Armchair for Artifort, 1960, Netherlands
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
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 series for Artifort. In term...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Metal
Set of Artifort F438 Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin, 1959
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
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 ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Steel
Boston Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Henry Massonnet, 1988, Set of 6
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 stackable Boston dining chairs by Pierre Paulin inspired by Piet Mondriaan and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
These dining chairs can be used in a...
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Plastic
GUBI Pacha Outdoor Lounge Chair Libera 02 Moss Gray Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin designed the chair in harmony with the changing design style of its period, replaci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Seating
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Brass
GUBI Pacha Lounge Chair Armrest Karakorum 001 Gold Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin designed the chair in harmony with the changing design style of its period, replaci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Seating
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Brass
GUBI Pacha Lounge Chair Harp 024 Ivory Pearl Gold Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin designed the chair in harmony with the changing design style of its period, replaci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Seating
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Brass
GUBI Pacha Lounge Chair Karakorum 001 Pearl Gold Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Legendary French designer Pierre Paulin originally designed the Pacha Lounge Chair in 1975. Paulin designed the chair in harmony with the changing design style of its period, replaci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Seating
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Brass
F555 Bouclé Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare early design by Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) only produced during certain years in the 60s. Perhaps the design was too much ahead of its time?
The F555 wasn’t that succesful for ...
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Mid-20th Century Pierre Paulin Seating
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Metal
Set of Pierre Paulin French Mid-Century Black Ribbon Armchairs and Ottoman
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 French Mid-Century black ribbon form seating consisting of 2 armchairs on a metallic painted wooden base and a single matching winged ottoman (2 Armchairs, 1 Ottoman) (PIERR...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Seating
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Chrome
Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet France
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original CM197 armchair by Pierre Paulin. Designed for Thonet, France in 1958. Green vinyl upholstery in excellent original condition. Can be reupholstered easi...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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 Seating
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Fabric
Osaka Sunset Flexible Curve Sofa 480cm by La Cividina
By Pierre Paulin, La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In 1967, the French designer Pierre Paulin challenged the rationalism that was predominant at the time by envisaging a range of seats with naturally winding lines.
Developed for Exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pierre Paulin Seating
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Wool, Nylon, Polyester
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 the 60s and produced by Artifort.
These original chairs are completely restored by ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Fabric
“CM 190” model fireside chair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1959
By Pierre Paulin
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Low chair model “CM 190” Black lacquered metal and floral canvas, Thonet Edition 1959 Dimensions: H_70 cm W_58 cm D_60 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Pierre Paulin Seating
Materials
Iron
Osaka Cyan Flexible Curve Sofa 280cm by La Cividina
By La Cividina, Pierre Paulin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In 1967, the French designer Pierre Paulin challenged the rationalism that was predominant at the time by envisaging a range of seats with naturally winding lines.
Developed for Expo 1970 in the city after which it is named, the Osaka sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pierre Paulin Seating
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Wool, Nylon, Polyester
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 Seating
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Steel
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...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Fabric
Mid-Century 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.
This is the v...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Metal
Midcentury Model F572 Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
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...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Fabric, Foam
Boston Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Henry Massonnet, 1988, Set of 6
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 stackable Boston dining chairs by Pierre Paulin inspired by Piet Mondriaan and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
These dining chairs can be used in a...
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
Materials
Plastic
Model 442 3-seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1962.
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
A minimalist icon from the golden era of modern design — this rare Model 442 sofa was designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the early 1960s.
The sleek architectural frame, uphol...
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Pierre Paulin Seating
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Chrome
Six chairs model "CM145", by Pierre Paulin, Ed. Meubles TV, France, circa 1954
By Pierre Paulin, Meubles TV
Located in Paris, FR
Six « CM145 » model chairs by Pierre Paulin for Meubles TV. Created in 1954, original edition (not a recent Ligne Roset reissue). Wooden structure covered with upholstery fabric, emb...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Steel
Pierre Paulin 442 lounge chairs Artifort Netherlands 1962
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice minimalistic pair of model 442 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1962. This is for a pair of lounge chairs model 442 which is...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Stainless Steel
Osaka Cyan Flexible Curve Sofa 480cm by La Cividina
By Pierre Paulin, La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In 1967, the French designer Pierre Paulin challenged the rationalism that was predominant at the time by envisaging a range of seats with naturally winding lines.
Developed for Exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pierre Paulin Seating
Materials
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
Oyster Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A set of the famous and very comfortable Artifort Oyster Chairs by Pierre Paulin.
Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular set is man...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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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 str...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Metal
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!
...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Steel
Mid Century Little Globe Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and comfortable "Little Globe" armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's.
Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's.
Round metal base ...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Steel
Osaka Cyan Flexible Curve Sofa 330cm by La Cividina
By Pierre Paulin, La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In 1967, the French designer Pierre Paulin challenged the rationalism that was predominant at the time by envisaging a range of seats with naturally winding lines.
Developed for Exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pierre Paulin Seating
Materials
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
Pair of Mushroom Chairs In White Bouclé Wool by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in London, GB
A pair of newly upholstered Mushroom chairs designed by Pierre Paulin, in white bouclé.
The mushroom chair was designed in the 1960s and was made to be extremely comfortable as well ...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Wool, Foam, Plywood
Osaka Cyan Flexible Curve Sofa 380cm by La Cividina
By Pierre Paulin, La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In 1967, the French designer Pierre Paulin challenged the rationalism that was predominant at the time by envisaging a range of seats with naturally winding lines.
Developed for Exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pierre Paulin Seating
Materials
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
Set of 4 comfortable black vintage design armchairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Perfect for those seeking timeless design combined with comfort! These armchairs are a fantastic addition to home and office, fitting seamlessly into both modern and classic environm...
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1960s French Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Fabric
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Oyster Chair Mid Century
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair. Rare model 156.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Fabric
Vintage Artifort Design Armchair Model Ben in High-Quality Red Fabric
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This is the BEN chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort. It features a sleek design and is upholstered in luxurious red fabric. The armchair is very comfortable and ...
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20th Century Pierre Paulin Seating
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Fabric
1990s Vintage Authentic Peirre Paulin "Green" Orange Slice Lounge Chair Labeled
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Monrovia, CA
Authentic "PIERRE PAULIN" Orange Slice Lounge Chair.
The Famous "ORANGE SLICE" Lounge by Pierre Paulin Was Designed In 1960s.
This Authenti...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Seating
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Metal
Pierre Paulin, Globe Seat F 422 and Its Ottoman in Steel and Fabric, circa 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Paulin, globe seat F 422 and its ottoman in steel and fabric, circa 1960
Artifort Edition.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
Materials
Steel
1959, Pierre Paulin, Large Early Oyster, Easy Chair F157
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1959, Pierre Paulin, large early oyster, easy chair F157
vintage condition.
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
Materials
Metal
1959, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Early Globe Chair in Pink 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, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Original early Globe chair...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Metal
Pierre Paulin, Armchair and Ottoman "Mushroom", France, 1960
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pierre Paulin (1927-2009)
Armchair and ottoman model “Mushroom” Manufactured by Artifort
France, 1960s
Steel, upholstery
Measurements
86.36 cm x 81.28 cm x 63.5 cm
34 in. x ...
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1960s French Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Steel
Pierre Paulin 446 Pair of Rare Club Chairs for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
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...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Steel
Pierre Paulin 442 Fauteuils
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Washington, DC
Pierre Paulin very rare pair of 442 fauteuils with two loose cushions. Beautiful and unusual flare with color scheme.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Fabric
French Mid-century Pink Fabric Armchair and Ottoman "CM 190" by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pierre Paulin
Armchair and ottoman model “CM 190”
Manufactured by Thonet
France, 1954
Iron, fabric upholstery.
Measurements:
57 cm x 49 cm x 67 H cm
22.44 in x 19.29 in x ...
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1950s French Vintage Pierre Paulin Seating
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Iron
Pierre Paulin seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Pierre Paulin seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Pierre Paulin seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 323 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 61 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Pierre Paulin were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt, and Metz & Co.. Prices for Pierre Paulin seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $165 and can go as high as $40,049, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,887.
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