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Pierre Paulin, Rare Sofa Model 442 for Artifort, 1962

Creator: Pierre Paulin - Artifort
Offered by: Jasper Maison

Description
Here is the two-seat model sofa from the 442 series designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands, 1962.

Original Piece from the 1960s Newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the best French craftsmen, we used a high quality wool Bouclé fabric from the French House Nobilis.

Excellent condition.

Biography - Pierre Paulin (1927-2009)

Born in 1927 in Paris, Pierre Paulin is a French designer and interior designer. After studying at the Camondo School in Paris, with Maxime Old as a teacher, Pierre Paulin incorporated Marcel Gascoin’s studio in 1953. That same year, he exhibited his first designs which met a great success, at the “Salon des Arts Ménagers”. In 1954, Thonet France started to manufacture his creations.

In 1959, Pierre Paulin began to work for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort, for whom he designed a range of bright colours, supple and curved shapes seats, upholstered with jersey. It was the beginning of a long and profitable collaboration that gave birth to many design icons.

In 1967, he laid out Christian Dior’s office. In 1970, he started a collaboration with “Mobilier National” for whom he designed “Amphis” sofa, made out of three draught excluders built in and waving.

Consecration came in 1971, when he took on the realisation of President Georges Pompidou’s private apartments at the Élysée Palace, assuring long-term recognition. François Mitterrand also drew on him in 1984, to conceive the interior design of his presidential office. Later, he renovated the dining room for the President Jacques Chirac.

In 1975, he founded along with his wife the AD/SA agency, in which Roger Tallon associated in 1984. This company allowed them to work with great French firms such as Calor, Villeroy & Bosch, Citroën and SNCF and to arrange Paris-Gare de Lyon Versailles Rive Gauche station.

Paulin developed smooth, curved and colored environments, furniture and industrial objects, serving bodies and comfort. He found his inspiration from Scandinavian furniture, Japanese style and Eames’ designs. Furniture he created are characterized with real simplicity and durability.

Pierre Paulin has been honored of the “Grand Prix National de la Création Industriel” in 1987 among others. Many of his designs are part of MoMA in New York, Centre Pompidou in Paris and Victoria and Albert Museum in London permanent collections.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Bouclé,Chrome,Fabric,Steel,Wool
Condition:	Good. Reupholstered. Refinished. Original Piece from the 1960s Newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the best French craftsmen, we used a high quality wool Bouclé fabric from the French House Nobilis. Excellent condition.
Creation Date:	1962
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	633638

Dimensions

W.	5827 in;	H.	26.78 in;	D.	32.29 in;
W.	14800.58 cm;	H.	68.02 cm;	D.	82.02 cm;

Seat H.	16.54 in;
Seat H.	42.01 cm;

Shipping Information:

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Message from Seller:

Jasper Maison is dedicated to the selection and presentation of original works by important European designers of the 20th century. Established in 2013, the gallery offers a selection of pieces created between 1930 and 1980. Our focus is on works with pure and sober lines, made with noble materials and always in excellent vintage condition. Located in the heart of Le Marais district, in the center of Paris, the gallery encompasses a 250 square meter space.