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Pierre Paulin

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A beautiful example of applied art, Pierre Paulin's Ribbon chair is an icon of 20th century furniture design. The chair is Paulin’s most recognized, critically acclaimed work and a favorite of design aficionados throughout the world. Paulin's design is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 20th century collection in New York as well as the collection at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne and has won numerous international design awards. Sculptural, comfortable, and constructed to last a lifetime, the 1966 design is as fresh and eye-catching as when it was first introduced.

Measurements, Chair: W 39.4" X H 28.4" X D 29.1”

Materials: Tubular Steel Frame, High-Density Cushion Core, Lacquered Wood Base, Selected Upholstery

Mention Artifort and Pierre Paulin immediately springs to mind. The brand and designer are inextricably linked. Their deep bond and collaborative history are legendary within the design world and each, undeniably, drove the other to greater heights of commercial success and critical acclaim. By the early 1960s Paulin's sculptural designs were so successful and sought after in the international market that Artifort's production facilities could barely keep up with demand. French presidents Pompidou and Mitterand commissioned Paulin to design interiors in the Elysee Palace in Paris, further amplifying his notoriety and significance as a visionary, multi-talented designer. Pierre Paulin continued to design and collaborate with Artifort until his death on June 13th, 2009 in Montpellier, France. In November, 2009 Paulin was posthumously awarded the prestigious title, "Royal Designer of Industry" by the Royal Society of the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce. Today, Pierre Paulin designs are included in permanent collections of prestigious museums throughout the world.