Pierre Paulin
Pierre Paulin
Paris, 1927 - 2009
Paris, 1927 - 2009
Pierre Paulin, born in 1927, originally trained as a sculptor but shifted to design after injuring his right arm. His iconic designs for Artifort in the 1960s, including the Mushroom Chair and Ribbon Chair, showcased his innovative use of materials and clean lines. Influenced by German design principles and early modernists like George Nelson and Charles Eames, Paulin also emphasized the social aspect of modern design. His work adorned prestigious spaces like the Élysée Palace and the Louvre Museum's Denon Wing. Posthumously awarded the title of "Royal Designer for Industry," his designs remain timeless icons of 20th-century design, epitomizing the essence of Brutalism.
2016
Awards and Retrospective: His designs earned numerous awards, and in 2016, a retrospective of his work was held at the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Award
1970
Government Building Interior Decoration: Invited by the French government, he decorated President Georges Pompidou's private apartments and President François Mitterrand's office.
1960
Collaboration with Artifort: In the 1960s, he collaborated with the Dutch company Artifort, creating innovative designs like the Mushroom Chair, Ribbon Chair, and Tongue Chair.
Solo Exhibition
Pierre Paulin
Alpha Sofa
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Request for sale
Pierre Paulin
Alpha Club Chair
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Request for sale
18 May 2016
Curtain design for the exhibition ‘Pierre Paulin’
Curtain design for the exhibition ‘Pierre Paulin’
Centre Pompidou