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Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

$6,220per item
£4,722.12per item
€5,401.10per item
CA$8,690.24per item
A$9,665.45per item
CHF 5,047per item
MX$117,618.20per item
NOK 64,457.84per item
SEK 60,450.08per item
DKK 40,310.45per item
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About the Item

The "Tongue" lounge chair, part of the 1st edition by Pierre Paulin and produced in the 1960s by Artifort in the Netherlands, stands out for its unique features. This design icon, recently showcased at the Galerie Perrotin among Paulin's famous works, resembles a cushion more than a traditional seat. Its undulating form allows the sitter to recline, with minimal separation from the floor due to its foam padding. The chair's soft, streamlined shape evokes a modernist sculpture, with its revolutionary structure lacking traditional legs. Using an innovative technique, Paulin wrapped the metal frame with foam rubber and stretchy fabric, creating a chair that appears as a single, uniform form rather than an assembly of parts.
  • Creator:
    Pierre Paulin (Designer)
  • Design:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)Seat Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1967
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered.
  • Seller Location:
    Toronto, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9711238663692

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