Born in Paris in 1927, French designer Pierre Paulin studied at the École Camondoin Paris in the early 1950s.
During an international furniture show, organized by Kho Liang le, he made a big impression with a contemporary bucket armchair. Soon after the show, he becomes a freelance designer for Artifort. This relationship resulted in several iconic pieces, including his famous Orange Slice, Tulip, Ribbon Chair, Butterfly, Mushroom and Tongue.
Paulin was commissioned by Le Mobilier National to decorate the private apartments of President George Pompidou in the Palais de L’Elysee in 1970, and in 1983, to furnish the office of Francois Mitterand.
His pieces are in the permanent collections of multiple esteemed institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Musée des Arts Décoratifs and Center George Pompidou in Paris, the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, and the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna.
Paulin died in 2009 in Montpelier, France.
See here some of our items by Pierre Paulin
Orange Orange slice – Pierre Paulin – Artifort
Article Number 3006 Classic Dutch Mid-Century Modern Design with a French twist: the Orange Slice F437, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960, is a feast for the eyes and very comfortable to sit on. This chair has new foam and … Continued
Oyster blue – Pierre Paulin – Artifort
Article number 7567 Oyster F157 designed by Pierre Paulin in 1958 for Artifort (Netherlands). This chair is a true Dutch Design classic. The metal legs are slightly angled, and the bent plywood shell seems to float above these legs. A … Continued
Blue green Ben chair – Pierre Paulin – Artifort
Article number 7514 The Ben chair is a stylish and comfortable chair for any contemporary space designed in 1991. This designer chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort boasts sleek lines and ergonomic curves, making it a sophisticated addition to any … Continued
Oyster model F157 – Artifort – Pierre Paulin
Article number 7435 Oyster model F157 designed by Pierre Paulin in 1958 for Artifort (the Netherlands). This chair is a true Dutch Design Classic. The metal legs are slightly slanted, the curved plywood seating seems to float above these legs. … Continued
Orange Ben chair – Pierre Paulin – Artifort
Article number 7073a Famous chair model Ben designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 80s. This chair has been professionally re-upholstered with the high quality fabric Tonus 4 by Kvadrat. This orange colored woolen fabric complets the 80s look … Continued
Chair model Ben – Pierre Paulin – Artifort
Article number 7073 Famous chair model Ben designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 80s. This chair has been professionally re-upholstered with the high quality fabric Tonus 4 by Kvadrat. This turquoise colored woolen fabric complets the 80s look … Continued