Artifort Mushroom Chair
Artifort Big Mushroom Chair by Pierre Paulin. Upholstered in Red Velvet
Dimensions: 43.31"DIA x 31.5"H x 14.18"SH
Color: Red
Material: Velvet
Designer: Pierre Paulin
Quantity: 1
Artist Bio
Pierre Paulin (French Designer)
Pierre Paulin (1927–2009) was a French interior and furniture designer known for his sculptural, innovative designs. Initially trained as a ceramist and stone carver, he shifted to furniture design after injuring his arm. He studied at École Camondo in Paris and was influenced by Scandinavian and Japanese design. Paulin gained recognition with his debut exhibition in 1953 and breakthrough designs like the Mushroom chair for Artifort in 1960, which introduced new materials like foams, rubbers, and metallic frames.
His modern, organic designs led him to work on high-profile projects, including the redesign of French President Georges Pompidou’s private apartments in 1971 and later projects for President François Mitterrand. Paulin also worked as a consultant for companies like Renault and Tefal. After retiring in 1994, he continued designing until his death in 2009. His work remains influential in modern furniture design for its distinctive sculptural qualities.