Inspiration from Pierre Paulin

wp:paragraph Pierre Paulin Pierre Paulin is undoubtedly one of the most influential French designers of his generation. A talented designer, he has cont...

Design MarketJuly 2022

wp:paragraph Pierre Paulin Pierre Paulin is undoubtedly one of the most influential French designers of his generation. A talented creator, he has contributed to the evolution of the very concept of design, thanks to emblematic works that can now be found in some of the world's greatest museums. Inspired by nature, let's take a look at some of his creations. /wp:paragraph wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading The Ribbon chair The Ribbon chair /wp:heading wp:paragraph Revolutionary in its shape, colours and design, the Ribbon Chair Ribbon Chair has become a Pop Art icon. Preferring round shapes to the symmetrical lines in vogue at the time, Pierre Paulin shook up the codes, and it's not for nothing that he won a prize for design innovation at the prestigious Chicago Design Award. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":17459, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading The Pumpkin armchair The Pumpkin armchair /wp:heading wp:paragraph Let's take a look at Pierre Paulin's Pumpkin armchair. Did you know that it was created in 1970 following a commission from President Pompidou? His aim was to promote French art and make it known throughout the world. It's fair to say that he succeeded, as this armchair (also available as a sofa) won the Red Dot Design Award. Turning now to Pierre Paulin's Pumpkin armchair, did you know that it was created in 1970 in response to a commission from President Pompidou? His aim was to promote French art and make it known throughout the world. It's fair to say that he succeeded, as this armchair (also available as a sofa) won the Red Dot Design Award. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":17465, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} /wp:image wp:paragraph Our Pumpkin collection Our Pumpkin collection /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":17466, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination":"none"} White two-seater Pumpkin sofa White two-seater Pumpkin sofa White two-seater Pumpkin sofa /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17467, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "none"} Red Pumpkin armchair Red Pumpkin armchair Red Pumpkin armchair /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17468, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "none"} Brown two-seater Pumpkin sofa Brown two-seater Pumpkin sofa Brown two-seater Pumpkin sofa /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading The Mushroom armchair The Mushroom armchair /wp:heading wp:paragraph The Mushroom armchair has a hidden structure, a feature often found in Pierre Paulin furniture. Above all, the piece must be comfortable and accessible to as many people as possible. The designer offers his armchair in a range of colours to suit a wide audience. The Mushroom armchair has the distinctive feature, often found in Pierre Paulin designs, of having a hidden structure. Above all, the piece must be comfortable and accessible to as many people as possible. The designer offers his armchair in a range of colours to suit a wide audience. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":17469, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Artifort Photo credit Artifort /wp:image wp:paragraph Discover our rainbow of Mushroom armchairs Discover our rainbow of Mushroom armchairs /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":17471, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "custom"} /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17474, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "custom"} /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17475, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "custom"} /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17472, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "custom"} /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17476, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination":"custom"} /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":17484, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "custom"} /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17483, "sizeSlug":"full", "linkDestination": "custom"} /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17482, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "custom"} /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17477, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "custom"} /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17473, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "custom"} /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading The tulip armchair The tulip armchair /wp:heading wp:paragraph Created in 1965, the Tulip armchair is a work of "organic pop". Made of foam on a disc base, it was inspired by a flowering tulip (the armrests and backrest representing the petals of the flower). Reissued by Artifort in 2003, this piece of contemporary design continues to inspire designers the world over, and to find its way into our homes. Created in 1965, the Tulip armchair is a work of "organic pop". Made from foam on a disc base, it is inspired by a blossoming tulip (the armrests and backrest representing the petals of the flower). Reissued by Artifort in 2003, this piece of contemporary design continues to inspire designers all over the world, and to find its way into our homes. /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column {"width": "100%"} wp:image {"id":17478, "width":359, "height":416, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Artifort Photo credit Artifort /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:paragraph {"align": "right"} Marie Laplantine Marie Laplantine /wp:paragraph

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