We were sad to hear that Pierre Paulin died this Saturday at the age of 81 in Montpellier, south-east of France. He will remain in all our memories as one of the major French designers of the 20th century. He leaves us with great classics, most of them produced by the Dutch company Artifort - 'the Tongue', 'the Ribbon', 'the Oyster' and many others.

Pierre Paulin at the 'Atelier de recherche et création - Mobilier National' in 2007
(photo: Olivier Amsellem/Collection Mobilier National)

Pierre Paulin was also known for having created furniture for two presidents of the French Republic, Georges Pompidou and François Mitterand.

Dining-room designed by Pierre Paulin at the Palais de l'Elysée - residence of French President Georges Pompidou (AFP) (photo taken in 1972)

You can see some works of Mr. Paulin here.

This exhibition was a homage to the talent of one of the most important French designers of the mid-20th century. This is a presentation of a real exhibition organized by Didier Méron and Guillaume de Casson at the Galerie Alain Gutharc in Paris from June 15 to July 29 2000. 

Designed in 1952 Manufacturer : Meubles T.V. 1954 This model announces the 'Ribbon Chair'. A simple ring of leather on a steel structure.

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