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Pierre Paulin Tables

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.

Find vintage Pierre Paulin lounge chairs, armchairs, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Pierre Paulin
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Parquetry Writing Table
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Parquetry Writing Table

Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Parquetry Writing Table

By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Exceedingly rare Pierre Paulin reception desk or writing table for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin collection. Very well...

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1980s American Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

CM 172 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1960'
CM 172 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1960'

CM 172 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1960'

By Pierre Paulin

Located in LYON, FR

CM 172 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1960s desk by Pierre Paulin in teak (1955-1957) Genuine CM 172 model. Beautiful lines with its black steel crossbar structure and two-drawe...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Tables

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Steel

Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France
Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France

Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very rare "Model 250" executive desk with detached rolling filing cabinets designed by Pierre Paulin for Dassas, France, 1975. Constructed of gorgeous Birdseye Maple. Drawers and cab...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

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Steel

Bureau moderniste vintage Pierre Paulin en bois de chêne et métal noir années 60
Bureau moderniste vintage Pierre Paulin en bois de chêne et métal noir années 60

Bureau moderniste vintage Pierre Paulin en bois de chêne et métal noir années 60

By Pierre Paulin

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Bureau vintage des années 50, très beau design moderniste épuré de Pierre Paulin, modèle CM178 pour Thonet, plateau et tiroir suspendu en bois de chêne avec poignée en métal noir, pi...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

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Metal

Desk by Pierre Paulin, CM141 design editited by Thonet, France, 1960's
Desk by Pierre Paulin, CM141 design editited by Thonet, France, 1960's

Desk by Pierre Paulin, CM141 design editited by Thonet, France, 1960's

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Desk CM141 designed by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1950-60's, France

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1960s French Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

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Metal

1st Edition 'Tulip' Dining Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1965
1st Edition 'Tulip' Dining Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1965

1st Edition 'Tulip' Dining Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1965

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Very rare and complete 1st edition dinner set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands – 1965. This is a rare and complete 1st edition set. The chairs swivel. The table top has been professionally refinished in the same colour. The fabric is still original but shows a lot of staining. The legs have some normal signs of age and us. This set is extremely rare and could feature in a Paulin / Artifort museum or dedicated art show. Reupholstery on request. Designer: Pierre Paulin (France) Manufacturer: ARTIFORT (Netherlands) Country: Netherlands Model: Tulip table and chairs...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

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Metal

Pierre Paulin Élysée Coffee or Cocktail Table 2, Alpha International, Circa 1971
Pierre Paulin Élysée Coffee or Cocktail Table 2, Alpha International, Circa 1971

Pierre Paulin Élysée Coffee or Cocktail Table 2, Alpha International, Circa 1971

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Miami, FL

Rare and Important Iconic 20th century design Élysée low table, coffee or cocktail table. This piece is an edition of the design by Pierre Paulin for the Private Living Room of Presi...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Tables

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Aluminum

Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk

Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk

By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin Collection. Drawers are fitted to give a floating ...

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1980s American Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Circle Table with Zebrano Top
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Circle Table with Zebrano Top

Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Circle Table with Zebrano Top

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Voorburg, NL

Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, this Circle table exemplifies the designer’s refined modernist approach and mastery of form. Produced in the Netherlands, the table features a...

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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Tables

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Aluminum, Chrome

Élysée Dining Table By Pierre Paulin France, 1970s
Élysée Dining Table By Pierre Paulin France, 1970s

Élysée Dining Table By Pierre Paulin France, 1970s

By Pierre Paulin

Located in LE PRÉ-SAINT-GERVAIS, FR

Élysée Dining Table By Pierre Paulin France, 1970s The Élysée dining table, designed by Pierre Paulin, is a refined example of French modern desi...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

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Glass

"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice round coffee table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s. This particular table is fabricated around 2000. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by A...

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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Tables

Materials

Steel

A " CM 191 " Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin France 1970s
A " CM 191 " Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin France 1970s

A " CM 191 " Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin France 1970s

By Pierre Paulin

Located in HYÈRES, FR

A simple coffee table by Pierre Paulin France 1960s. Model : CM 191 Editor : Thonet Veneering Ash Wood and black lacquered metal. Report : two stains on the top ( please check the...

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1960s French Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

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Metal

CM 191 coffee table by Pierre Paulin, Thonet 1959
CM 191 coffee table by Pierre Paulin, Thonet 1959

CM 191 coffee table by Pierre Paulin, Thonet 1959

By Pierre Paulin

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Coffee table model CM 191 designed by Pierre Paulin in the late 1950s, produced by Ligne Roset. The rectangular solid wood top with a clear finish rests on a black lacquered steel w...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Tables

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Metal

Artifort Orange Slice Low Coffee Table  by Pierre Paulin
Artifort Orange Slice Low Coffee Table  by Pierre Paulin

Artifort Orange Slice Low Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

Orange Slice table was especially designed as a table with the fauteuil. The Orange Slice table is available in two sizes. The base is either chrome...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Pierre Paulin Tables

Materials

Textile

Fine French 1960s Round Gueridon or Side Table by Pierre Paulin
Fine French 1960s Round Gueridon or Side Table by Pierre Paulin

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 Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Model T878 Spider Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid-Century Model T878 Spider Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid-Century Model T878 Spider Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning and very rare coffee table, Spider series (model T878). Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 1960s. The table was only made in limited numbers. It has a p...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

Materials

Glass, Plywood

Mid-Century Model T878 Spider Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid-Century Model T878 Spider Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid-Century Model T878 Spider Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning and very rare coffee table, Spider series (model T878). Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 1960s. The table was only made in limited numbers. It has a p...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

Materials

Glass, Plywood

1967, Pierre Paulin, Side Table Model 877 in Shiny Brown
1967, Pierre Paulin, Side Table Model 877 in Shiny Brown

1967, Pierre Paulin, Side Table Model 877 in Shiny Brown

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Side table in brown. Has traces of wear like some scratches on top (picture #5) and some loss of paint (see picture #6 and #7). Stackable in two ways (see picture #9 and #10). Side t...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

Materials

Plastic

Table à manger ou à écrire carrée Pierre Paulin vintage en bois de palissandre
Table à manger ou à écrire carrée Pierre Paulin vintage en bois de palissandre

Table à manger ou à écrire carrée Pierre Paulin vintage en bois de palissandre

By Pierre Paulin

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Belle table à manger ou à écrire vintage des années 70, attribuée au designer français Pierre Paulin, série Dassas pour les éditions Strafor, plateau carré aux bords arrondis en bois...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

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Metal

Artifort Orange Slice High Coffee Table in Oak by Pierre Paulin
Artifort Orange Slice High Coffee Table in Oak by Pierre Paulin

Artifort Orange Slice High Coffee Table in Oak by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

Orange Slice table was especially designed as a table with the fauteuil. The Orange Slice table is available in two sizes. The base is either chrome...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Pierre Paulin Tables

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Oak

Round Dining Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Round Dining Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Round Dining Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice round dining table. Designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in the 60's for Artifort. This particular item is fabricated in 2019. Very stable foot in the color grey with a ...

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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Tables

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Metal

"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice round coffee table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s. This particular table is fabricated end 60's. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by Arti...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

Materials

Steel

"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice round coffee table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s. This particular table is fabricated end 60's. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by A...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

Materials

Steel

"Circle" Coffee or Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
"Circle" Coffee or Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

"Circle" Coffee or Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Lovely round coffee or side table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by Artifort. This particular item is fabricated a...

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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Tables

Materials

Metal

Round Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Round Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Round Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice round coffee table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by Artifort in the 2004. This high quality table...

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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Tables

Materials

Metal

"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice round coffee table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s. This particular table is fabricated end 60's. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by Arti...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

Materials

Steel

"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice round coffee table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s. This particular table is fabricated end 60's. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by Arti...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Paulin Tables

Materials

Steel

"Circle" Coffee or Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
"Circle" Coffee or Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

"Circle" Coffee or Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Lovely round coffee or side table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by Artifort. This particular item is fabricated a...

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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Tables

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Metal

"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice round coffee table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by Artifort. This high quality table is made with t...

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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Tables

Materials

Metal

"Circle" Coffee or Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
"Circle" Coffee or Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

"Circle" Coffee or Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Lovely round coffee or side table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by Artifort. This particular item is fabricated a...

Category

Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Paulin Tables

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Pierre Paulin tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Pierre Paulin tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 31 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Artifort, UMS Pastoe, and Cees Braakman. Prices for Pierre Paulin tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $825 and can go as high as $29,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,461.