Pierre Paulin ‘Elysée’ Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Its sophisticated silhouette reflects the spirit of mid-century modern design while pushing boundaries in comfort, style, and form. The ‘Elysée’ Armchair demonstrates Paulin’s talent...
Aluminum
Pierre Paulin 'Élysée' Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The “Élysée” Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin is a striking example of Paulin’s elegant, modernist approach to furniture design.
Aluminum
Pierre Paulin Élysée Coffee or Cocktail Table 2, Alpha International, Circa 1971
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and Important Iconic 20th century design Élysée low table, coffee or cocktail table. This piece is an edition of the design by Pierre Paulin for the Private Living Room of Presi...
Aluminum
Élysée Dining Table By Pierre Paulin France, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in LE PRÉ-SAINT-GERVAIS, FR
Élysée Dining Table By Pierre Paulin France, 1970s The Élysée dining table, designed by Pierre Paulin, is a refined example of French modern design from the 1970s.
Glass
$12,936 / item
Elysée Shelving System by Pierre Paulin for MAGIS
By Magis, Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The modular shelving system Elysée was born from the collaboration between Magis and the French designer Pierre Paulin.
Plywood
Elysée Sofa and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset
By Pierre Paulin
Located in BAUD, FR
“Élysée” sofa and ottoman by Pierre Paulin This two-seater sofa is produced by Ligne Roset Two-seater seating Height: 70 cm Width: 170 cm Depth: 80 cm Matching half-moon ottoman W...
Metal
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair-Fixed Pearl Gold Base/Karakorum001 for Gubi
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The hedonistic, sinuous style of Paulin’s design attracted the patronage of French presidents Georges Pompidou and François Mitterrand, for whom he redecorated parts of the Elysée Pa...
Fabric
Pair of Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair-Swivel Pearl Gold Base/Glamour10 Fabric
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The hedonistic, sinuous style of Paulin’s design attracted the patronage of French presidents Georges Pompidou and François Mitterrand, for whom he redecorated parts of the Elysée Pa...
Fabric
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair-Swivel Pearl Gold Base/Glamour 10 Fabric, Gubi
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The hedonistic, sinuous style of Paulin’s design attracted the patronage of French presidents Georges Pompidou and François Mitterrand, for whom he redecorated parts of the Elysée Pa...
Fabric
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair-Fixed Pearl Gold Base/Glamour 10 Fabric, Gubi
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The hedonistic, sinuous style of Paulin’s design attracted the patronage of French presidents Georges Pompidou and François Mitterrand, for whom he redecorated parts of the Elysée Pa...
Fabric
Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair-Swivel Pearl Gold Base/Karakorum 001 for Gubi
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The hedonistic, sinuous style of Paulin’s design attracted the patronage of French presidents Georges Pompidou and François Mitterrand, for whom he redecorated parts of the Elysée Pa...
Fabric
Pair of Pierre Paulin Pacha Lounge Chair-Fixed Pearl Gold Base/Glamour 10 Fabric
By Gubi, Pierre Paulin
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The hedonistic, sinuous style of Paulin’s design attracted the patronage of French presidents Georges Pompidou and François Mitterrand, for whom he redecorated parts of the Elysée Pa...
Fabric
Pierre Paulin Elysee Leather Sofa
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
designed for Palais Elysee, George Pompidou's private apartments, and edited by Alpha International
Leather
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 34.26 in D 27.56 in
Fauteuil vintage Elysée Pierre Paulin édition Ligne Roset
By Pierre Paulin
Located in NANTES, FR
Fauteuil Elysée dessiné par Pierre Paulin pour Ligne Roset en très bon état dimensions : profondeur 70 cm x largeur 87 cm x hauteur 68 cm
Cotton
Pierre Paulin Elysee Loveseat for Ligne Roset
By Pierre Paulin, Ligne Roset
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pierre Paulin Elysee loveseat for Ligne Roset. Original Paulin Design taken from his archives and produced with high-density foam.
Upholstery, Foam
Sold
H 16.93 in Dm 47.25 in
Coffee Table Élysée, Pierre Paulin, Alpha International Edition Around 1972-1973
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) Coffee table Élysée (1971), designed initially for the private room of Claude and Georges Pompidou at the Elysée Palace and realized by the workshop of r...
Aluminum
'Elysée' Chair by Pierre Paulin for Alpha International
Located in Stratford, CT
Sectioned red velvet upholstery on structural steel tubing frame.
Ligne Roset by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Pumpkin Armchair
By Ligne Roset, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1971 for the Elysée Palace, the pumpkin sofa was only in production until 1973 by manufacturer Alpha.
Fabric
Sold
H 41.34 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Yellow Fabric Pumpkin High Back Armchair
By Ligne Roset, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1971 for the Elysée Palace, the pumpkin sofa was only in production until 1973 by manufacturer Alpha.
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 69.69 in D 34.26 in
Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Red Fabric 2 Seater Pumpkin Loveseat Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1971 for the Elysée Palace, the pumpkin sofa was only in production until 1973 by manufacturer Alpha.
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 69.69 in D 34.26 in
Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Red Fabric 2 Seater Pumpkin Loveseat Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1971 for the Elysée Palace, the pumpkin sofa was only in production until 1973 by manufacturer Alpha.
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 69.69 in D 34.26 in
Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Blue Fabric 2 Seater Pumpkin Loveseat Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1971 for the Elysée Palace, the pumpkin sofa was only in production until 1973 by manufacturer Alpha.
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 69.69 in D 34.26 in
Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Red Fabric 2 Seater Pumpkin Loveseat Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Pierre Paulin
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1971 for the Elysée Palace, the pumpkin sofa was only in production until 1973 by manufacturer Alpha.
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 69.69 in D 34.26 in
Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Black Leather 2 Seater Pumpkin Loveseat Sofa
By Pierre Paulin, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1971 for the Elysée Palace, the pumpkin sofa was only in production until 1973 by manufacturer Alpha.
Leather
A 21st Century Red "Pumpkin Sofa" By Ligne Roset, France c.2010
By Ligne Roset, Pierre Paulin
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1971 for the Elysée Palace, the pumpkin sofa was only in production until 1973 by manufacturer Alpha.
Fabric
Pierre Paulin “Elysée” Chairs, 1972, Set of 4
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Paulin “Elysée” armchairs, wool bouclé and foam, France, designed in 1972, set of four.
Bouclé, Foam
Sold
H 16.75 in Dm 39.5 in
Pierre Paulin Élysée Coffee or Cocktail Table 1, Alpha International, Circa 1971
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and important Iconic 20th century design Élysée low table, coffee or cocktail table. This piece is an edition of the design by Pierre Paulin for the Private Living Room of Presi...
Aluminum
pair of Pierre Paulin Elysee chairs
Located in New York, NY
original beige leather (color lighter in these photos)
designed for Palais Elysee, George Pompidou's private apartments
Leather, Foam
Pierre Paulin Coffee Table Elysée
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Elysée designed by Pierre Paulin in 1973 and edited by Alpha international.
$3,450 / item
H 14.97 in W 44.89 in D 44.89 in
1970s Low Tables 'Andre' by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic “Andre” low table designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina/Knoll International, featuring its original chromed steel base and a new matching glass top. This iconic model showcases...
Chrome
$7,979
H 28.35 in Dm 49.22 in
Italian modern round Dining table TL59 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Poggi, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Poggi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round Dining table TL59 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Poggi, 1980s TL59 dining table with a round smoked glass top. The black bronze leg is C-shaped with two rounded en...
Metal, Bronze
$4,741Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in Dm 47.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Romeo Rega, Italy, Circa 1974
By Romeo Rega
Located in bari, IT
70's table composed of an elegant mix of metals with polished brass and steel finish. The central base is made of full honey-colored plexiglass with a diameter of 20 cm. The smoked g...
Crystal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage Coffee Table attr. to François Monnet, Italy, 1970s
By François Monnet
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee table attr. to François Monnet. Shaped steel and glass coffee table for Kappa, 1970s. Measures : 90x90 x 35 cm. Good conditions.
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Plana Coffee Table For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Plana Coffee Table For Cassina A designer coffee table where extremely complex technology meets simplicity of shape to express an essential modern furnishing con...
Oak
$2,838
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Iconic Pierre Paulin 'Mushroom' Chair (Model F560) for Artifort, 1960's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Presenting a magnificent, authentic 'Mushroom' lounge chair (Model 560), designed by the visionary French master Pierre Paulin in 1960 for Artifort. Celebrated for its revolutionary...
Fabric, Wood
$1,253
H 27.96 in W 47.25 in D 70.87 in
Superellipse Dining Table by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Dining table, 'Superellipse', by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen. Beech tabletop. Chrome-plated steel legs.
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table, USA 1950's
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Early Classic Noguchi IN 50 table in black stained Cherry and vintage apple green glass, aluminum connecting pin present.
Aluminum
Dining table by Warren Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dining table by Warren Platner for Knoll International, USA circa 1968. Round top in massive oak recovered with black leather. Basement in chrome plated steel. The leather is in its ...
Steel
$3,944
H 28.55 in Dm 47.25 in
"Tulip" Dining Room Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Italy, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An original early-edition “Tulip” dining table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International and produced in Italy during the 1960s. Conceived to eliminate what Saarinen defined ...
Carrara Marble, Metal
$3,978
H 36.23 in W 34.26 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable big Tulip lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965. This particular chair is fabricated in the 70's. The lovely pivoting chair is reupholste...
Metal
$4,399 / item
H 25.5 in W 30.3 in D 33.4 in
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI
By Pierre Paulin, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' Lounge Chair with Returning Swivel for GUBI Pierre Paulin 'Pacha' lounge chair upholstered in Harp ivory fabric (24- Fabric group A). Paulin designed the 'Pach...
Cotton, Wood
$3,723 / item
H 31.11 in W 33.86 in D 28.35 in
Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Vinyl The Tulip Midi was the missing member of the Tulip family for a long time. The armchair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 and now completes the Tulip series for Artifort. I...
Textile
$16,850
H 29.14 in W 70.08 in D 49.61 in
Samo Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1971
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Samo dining table is a sculptural and architectural masterpiece designed by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina’s Ultrarazionale collection. It features an oval gray granite top that a...
Granite
Gianfranco Frattini coffee table Cassina Italy 1960
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful coffee table designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1960. Made from rich walnut wood, the table has a warmth and timeless appeal. The addit...
Brass
$2,250
H 16.5 in W 59 in D 17.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Elipitical Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall C1965
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple and elegant design by Adrian Pearsall from the mid sixties with an iconic "Jacks" cocktail table in black lacquer over walnut. Elliptical glass top is original and h...
Glass, Walnut, Paint
Black Crystal Cigar Ashtray by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This crystal ashtray by KA Glass is a striking piece of craftsmanship, meticulously hand-sculpted from premium crystal glass. Its minimalist square form exudes a sleek, modern elegan...
Glass
$4,103 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
Plastic
$1,184Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13 in Dm 27.5 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Sold|$6,450
H 18 in W 15 in D 6 in
Pair of Rose Pink Murano "Flower" Floral Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rose Pink Amethyst Murano Glass flower sconce or wall art with brass frame. Three hand blown and formed Murano glass flowers in a rich and warm rose amethyst hue. The Murano...
Brass
Pair of Architectural Ceruse Lamps
Located in East Hampton, NY
Architectural style ceruse lamps in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright.
$14,248 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 24.02 in
Knoll Tulip Dining Set by Eero Saarinen 1960s Large Marble Table Armchairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent fully original tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 6 original marked tulip armchairs and the ...
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
navy blue handmade Ceramic Side Table organic shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze. Each piec...
Ceramic, Clay
$1,823 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...
Steel, Chrome
Pink Quartz Bubble Sconces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink quartz bubble sconces with the polished brass finishes. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC. Each sconce installed four sockets. Use four 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total 240...
Rock Crystal
$14,320Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.53 in W 133.86 in D 125.99 in
On the Rocks Sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy, 2004
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra in 2004, On the Rocks is a bold, sculptural sectional sofa made up of three seating elements and one large, freely positioned backrest. With no...
Fabric
Italian Modern Sculptural Table By Osvaldo Borsani
By Ico Parisi, Osvaldo Borsani, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Sculptural Table By Osvaldo Borsani. Offered is a lovely Italian mid century modern coffee table or side table in the manner of Gio Ponti. This versatile round table o...
Fruitwood
Lampampe table paper lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
The Lampampe table lamp by Ingo Maurer is part of his collection of Japanese paper lamps, designed to create atmosphere and emotion through light. Each lamp is handmade in the brand’...
Paper
Frits Henningsen 1940s Danish Lounge Chair in Velvet
Located in London, England
Frits Henningsen - Lounge Chair, 1940s An elegant and graceful armchair designed and produced by master cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen c1940s. Henningsen was a key member of the Cop...
Velvet, Beech
$2,200 / item
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Tombul 2-Drawer Nightstand with Push-to-Open Mechanism, Salmon
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
An aesthetic of honesty permeates Yet Design’s furniture, showcasing the power and beauty of simple geometric shapes. Their timeless designs combine sculptural forms, the material’s ...
Wood, Paint
"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
"Gaja" chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, Made in Italy, 1970s. This Chair is made of an electro-welded, chrome-plated steel rod. This type is in the version with genuine leathe...
Steel
$11,131
H 29.5 in W 67 in D 27.5 in
Medea Desk in Glossy Lacquer Finish, Copper Color, Hand-Crafted Italian Design
By ULTRAMOBILI
Located in Pesaro, IT
Medea Desk in Glossy Lacquer Finish, Copper Color, Hand-Crafted Italian Design DESIGNER: ULTRAMOBILI // MATERIALS: Copper Color lacquered in Glossy finish, Stripes Veneer Edge // OR...
Lacquer
Pierre Paulin introduced a fresh breeze into French furniture design in the 1960s and ’70s, fostering a sleek new Space-Age aesthetic. Along with Olivier Mourgue, Paulin developed chairs, sofas, dining tables and other furnishings with flowing lines and almost surreal naturalistic forms. And his work became such a byword for chic, forward-looking design and emerging technologies that two French presidents commissioned him to create environments in the Élysée Palace in Paris.
Paulin was born in Paris to a family of artists and designers. He initially sought to become a ceramist and sculptor and was studying in the town of Vallauris near the Côte d'Azur — a center for pottery making, where Pablo Picasso spent his postwar summers crafting ceramics — but broke his hand in a fight. He enrolled at the École Camondo, the Paris interior design school. There, Paulin was strongly influenced by the work of Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Arne Jacobsen, as was reflected in his early creations for the manufacturer Thonet-France.
It was at the Dutch firm Artifort, which he joined in 1958, where Paulin blossomed. In a few years, he produced several of his signature designs based on abstract organic shapes. These include the Butterfly chair (1963), which features a tubular steel frame and slung leather, and a group of striking seating pieces made with steel frames covered in polyurethane foam and tight jersey fabric: the Mushroom (1960), Ribbon (1966) and Tongue (1967) chairs. The revered designer not only introduced new construction techniques to Artifort furniture but contributed fresh materials, Pop art colors and dazzling shapes to the mid-century modern era as a whole.
In 1971, the Mobilier National — a department of France’s Ministry of Culture in charge of furnishing top-tier government offices and embassies — commissioned Paulin to redesign President Georges Pompidou’s private apartment in the Élysée Palace. In three years, Paulin transformed the staid rooms into futuristic environments with curved, fabric-clad walls and furnishings such as bookcases made from an arrangement of smoked-glass U shapes, flower-like pedestal chairs and pumpkin-esque loungers.
Ten years later, the Mobilier National called on Paulin again, this time to furnish the private office of President François Mitterand. Paulin responded with an angular, postmodern take on neoclassical furniture, pieces that looked surprisingly at home in the paneled, Savonnerie-carpeted Louis XVI rooms. As those two Élysée Palace projects show, Paulin furniture works well both in a total decor or when used as a counterpoint to traditional pieces. His creations have a unique personality: bright and playful yet sophisticated and suave.
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