About the work
About the work
Alpha Club Chair
Pierre Paulin’s “Alpha” furniture series was first designed in 1970 for President Georges Pompidou’s private apartment in the Élysée Palace in Paris. Earning its name from the original manufacturing company that produced the model, the present lot represents a turning point in French design aesthetics. New technological innovations, including polyurethane foam, allowed Paulin to create forms which...
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About the Artist
About the Artist
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 as...
About the work
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About the Artist
About the Artist
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 Mushro...
Exhibition Highlights
Alpha Club Chair
Starring Pierre Paulin
2024.5.8 - 2024.9.6
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