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Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Pierre Paulin
Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

$8,396 / item

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966. These particular chairs are the very first edition wi...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Model F598 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's
Model F598 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's

Model F598 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's

$4,893 / item

Model F598 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F598. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in the 80's. These particular chairs are fabricated in the end ...

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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

$3,375 / item

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966. These particular chairs are the very first edition wi...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

$3,375 / item

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966. These particular chairs are the very first edition wi...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966

$29,196 / set

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair, designed by French master Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, the Netherlands, 1...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966

$29,196 / set

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$3,024

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom Chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. This particular chair is fabricated in the late 60's. Recovered some years ago with stunni...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

$8,046

Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

An iconic Ribbon Chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Originally introduced in 1966, the Ribbon Chair has become one of the most celebrated and recognizable designs of the ...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mushroom Poof or Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Mushroom Poof or Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Mushroom Poof or Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

$1,856 / item

Mushroom Poof or Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing Mushroom poof, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 60's. It is covered with the original and stunning Momentum fabric by Jack Lenor Larsen in the colors blue and ...

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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

$10,802

Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing Ribbon Chair in a very rare edition. It is designed by the famous Pierre Paulin (France) in the 60's and produced by Artifort (The Netherlands). This Iconic piece is produce...

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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK
Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK

Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK

$1,668Sale Price|20% Off

Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

upholstered in vidar 0554 - cat. FF base: p33 grey beige ral 1019 The Tulip midi was the missing member of the Tulip family for a long time. The armchair was designed by Pierre Pa...

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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Ribbon Chair With Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990's
Ribbon Chair With Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990's

Ribbon Chair With Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990's

$15,065 / set

Ribbon Chair With Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990's

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing Ribbon Chair with Ottoman in a very rare edition. It is designed by the famous Pierre Paulin (France) in the 60's and produced by Artifort (The Netherlands). This iconic pie...

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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$15,065 / set

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's and produced by Artifort. These original chairs are completely restored by...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$5,827

Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This stunning easy chair named "Butterfly" is designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1963. It is produced by Artifort, a Dutch high quality furniture manufacturer. The tubula...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre PAULIN - pair of "Groovy" armchair
Pierre PAULIN - pair of "Groovy" armchair

Pierre PAULIN - pair of "Groovy" armchair

$17,517 / set

Pierre PAULIN - pair of "Groovy" armchair

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of two iconic Groovy lounge chairs designed in 1972 by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort in the Netherlands. Model F598, also known as the A&M chair, these sculptural se...

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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

$2,674 / item

"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable Artifort "Ben" chair. The famous Pierre Paulin designed it in the 80's and named it after his favorite Artifort colleague. Just restored with lovely bouclé woo...

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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

$2,557

Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

The famous Artifort Orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's. Cute and very comfortable chair. It has chrome metal legs. The structure is in...

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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s, Set of 2
Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s, Set of 2

Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s, Set of 2

$5,834 / set

Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s, Set of 2

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

The famous Artifort orange slice chairs by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60s and produced in the 80s. Cute and very comfortable chairs. They have chrome metal legs. This gorgeous...

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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury F557 Lounge Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Midcentury F557 Lounge Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Midcentury F557 Lounge Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$10,557 / set

Midcentury F557 Lounge Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

An exceptional and highly collectible pair of lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin in 1961. This iconic model F557, famously known as the Oyster Chair, represents a rare first ed...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Set of Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

Set of Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

$25,576 / set

Set of Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning set of Ribbon Chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's. This original set is produced in the 60's by Artifort, The Netherlands. The Ribbon Chair...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort
Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort

Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort

$4,467

Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in The Hague, NL

Groovy lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin in 1972 and manufactured for Artifort, Holland. Model No: F598, or also known as "M" chair. Chair has been newly reupholstered in green ...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

$10,966

Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's. This original chair is produced in the 60's by Artifort, The Netherlands. The Ribbon Chair is a pi...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

$3,842

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60s. These particular chair is fabricated in the 80s Covered with very nice wool fabric. The ch...

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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Mid Century Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

Mid Century Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

$9,331

Mid Century Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's. This amazingly comfortable chair is produced by Artifort. Metal frame with horizontal s...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$6,995 / set

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60s. This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beautiful and the highest quality ...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

$9,097 / item

Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chairs), model F580. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966. This particular chair is the very first edition with...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

$5,625 / set

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s. The chair and the poof are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Paulin pair of CM236 armchairs chrome satin wool velvet 1960
Pierre Paulin pair of CM236 armchairs chrome satin wool velvet 1960

Pierre Paulin pair of CM236 armchairs chrome satin wool velvet 1960

$17,517 / set

Pierre Paulin pair of CM236 armchairs chrome satin wool velvet 1960

By Pierre Paulin, Thonet

Located in Paris, IDF

This beautiful pair of CM236 armchairs was designed in the 1960s by Pierre Paulin and produced by Thonet. The model fully embodies the formal research conducted by the French designe...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

$2,689 / item

"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable Artifort "Ben" chair. The famous Pierre Paulin designed it in the 80's and named it after his favorite Artifort colleague. Just restored with lovely bouclé woo...

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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

"Little Tulip" Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
"Little Tulip" Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s

"Little Tulip" Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s

$1,973 / item

"Little Tulip" Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Cute and very comfortable armchair. This "Little Tulip" armchair with cross base is designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in the 60's. This early and rare edition is fabricated by Ar...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Model F444 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Set of 2 Model F444 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Set of 2 Model F444 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$17,603 / set

Set of 2 Model F444 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning set of 2 model "F444" Chairs. This model is designed by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009). It is manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s. This o...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

$5,010 / set

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable and original big tulip lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965. This 80's pivoting edition has a round metal foot. The set ...

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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$15,065 / set

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort. These original chairs are completely restored by ...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Model 303 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
Mid Century Model 303 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s

Mid Century Model 303 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s

$3,511

Mid Century Model 303 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice and comfortable Artifort Model 303 chair, designed by Pierre Paulin. This model is designed and produced in the 70's. Original hard polyurethane moulded shell. Upholstered...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Polystyrene

First Edition Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
First Edition Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

First Edition Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$3,842

First Edition Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

An early Oyster Lounge Chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, dating from the 1960s. This exceptional example has been expertly restored and newly upholstered, featuring fres...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

$6,447 / set

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s. The chair and the pouf are completely restored with new fabric and new foam by a French Pie...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Set of 2 Model F444 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Set of 2 Model F444 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Set of 2 Model F444 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$17,506 / set

Set of 2 Model F444 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Stunning set of 2 model "F444" Chairs. This model is designed by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009). It is manufactured by Artifort, Holland 1960s. This origi...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin AP-14 "Anneau" Butterfly Chair by AP Polak, 1950's
Pierre Paulin AP-14 "Anneau" Butterfly Chair by AP Polak, 1950's

Pierre Paulin AP-14 "Anneau" Butterfly Chair by AP Polak, 1950's

$4,659

Pierre Paulin AP-14 "Anneau" Butterfly Chair by AP Polak, 1950's

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This stunning AP-14 "Anneau" chair is designed by Pierre Paulin. It is manufactured by AP Polak in the 50's. The dual metal tubular steel frames, connected with clips, suspend the w...

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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Pierre Paulin for Thonet Armchair
Mid Century Pierre Paulin for Thonet Armchair

Mid Century Pierre Paulin for Thonet Armchair

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Pierre Paulin for Thonet Armchair

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Houston, TX

Mid Century Pierre Paulin for Thonet Armchair featuring bentwood back in an ebonized finish with compass style legs. Seat needs reupholstering.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$15,065 / set

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort. These original chairs are completely restored by ...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

"Orange Slice" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
"Orange Slice" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

"Orange Slice" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

$2,791 / item

"Orange Slice" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

An exceptional and original Artifort “Orange Slice” Lounge Chair, designed by the renowned French designer Pierre Paulin. One of the most iconic and sculptural seating designs of th...

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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century F555 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid Century F555 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid Century F555 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

$4,846

Mid Century F555 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very rare F555 model, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 60's. Just upholstered with new foam and lovely Pierre Frey bouclé fabric. The chair is in p...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Mid Century First Edition Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1959
Mid Century First Edition Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1959

Mid Century First Edition Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1959

$7,462 / item

Mid Century First Edition Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1959

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very rare first edition of the "Big Tulip" chair, model F551 designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959 for Artifort. The chair is just upholstered with lovely Italian Bouclé wool fabric ...

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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

$4,659

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60s. These particular chairs are fabricated in the 80s Covered with very exclusive Dedar Italy f...

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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

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