Paulin
Pierre

FRANCE  
Pierre Paulin

1927 Paris (FR)
2009 Montpellier (FR)
Paulin studied stone carving and clay modeling at the Ecole Camondo in Paris. In the early fifties, he began designing furniture for Thonet and in 1958, became the main designer for Artifort. He designed a series of sculptural furniture in the mid-sixties with an inner structure of steel tubing, covered in foam and fabric. In 1968, Paulin collaborated with Le Mobilier National and received many important government commissions including furniture and interiors for the Elysee Palace in Paris. He also designed home appliances.
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FURNITURE [17]
'675' Armchair Courtesy Galerie de Casson - Méron

'675' Armchair


D E S I G N E R
Pierre Paulin

P R O D U C E R

Artifort, Netherlands
1963

M A T E R I A L
metal + leather
675 is made out of two separate leather strings, one for the seat and one for the backrest, attached to a very thin metal structure composed of triangular elements resting on a rectangular element.
 
'Bureau de Dame' (Lady's desk) Courtesy Galerie de Casson - M?ron

'Bureau de Dame' (Lady's desk)


D E S I G N E R
Pierre Paulin
1961

M A T E R I A L
wood
'Concorde' Chairs Courtesy Modern Love

'Concorde' Chairs


D E S I G N E R
Pierre Paulin

P R O D U C E R

Artifort, Netherlands
1966

M A T E R I A L
steel + fabric

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Originally designed in 1966 for the Concorde departure lounge of JFK Airport.
These examples are the uncommon high-back model, featuring form-fitting seat panels on spring steel frames, providing exceptional comfort in seating.
 
Easy Chair Courtesy Galerie de Casson - M?ron

Easy Chair


D E S I G N E R
Pierre Paulin

P R O D U C E R

Meubles TV, France
1952

M A T E R I A L
leather + metal
This the model which announces the 'ribbon chair'. A simple ring of leather on a steel structure.
 
'Elysée' Chair Courtesy Galerie de Casson - M?ron

'Elysée' Chair


D E S I G N E R
Pierre Paulin

P R O D U C E R

Alpha International, France
1971

M A T E R I A L
latex foam
This easy chair was designed for President Pompidou's living room at the Palais de l'Elysée in Paris.
 

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