The design collection at the Centre Pompidou (Musée National d'Art Moderne)

wp:paragraph The Centre Pompidou is renowned for having Europe's leading collection of modern and contemporary art. The history of architecture and design is closely intertwined with the development of modern art, with disciplines intersecting and artists exchanging and influencing each other. This is why the Musée National d'Art Moderne also has a leading design collection. In 1991, Dominique Bozo, then director of the Centre Pompidou, decided to give the cultural institution a first-rate heritage collection devoted to design. Today, the Centre Pompidou's design collections are among the largest in the world. They include almost 8,000 works, representing 900 designers, and span the period from the early 20th century to the present day. We have chosen to present some exceptional works from the Centre Pompidou's collections, representative of the evolution of ideas and concepts that have shaped the history of modern and, closer to home, contemporary design. The Centre Pompidou is renowned for having Europe's leading collection of modern and contemporary art. The history of architecture and design is closely intertwined with the development of modern art, with disciplines intersecting and artists exchanging and influencing each other. This is why the Musée National d'Art Moderne also has a leading design collection. In 1991, Dominique Bozo, then director of the Centre Pompidou, decided to give the cultural institution a first-rate heritage collection devoted to design. Today, the Centre Pompidou's design collections are among the largest in the world. They include almost 8,000 works, representing 900 designers, and span the period from the early 20th century to the present day. We have chosen to present some exceptional works from the Centre Pompidou's collections, representative of the evolution of ideas and concepts that have shaped the history of modern and, closer to home, contemporary design. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12713, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Accrochage des collections contemporaines, 01/04/2007 - 23/03/2009 MNAM/CCI, Centre Pompidou, Paris Niveau 4 - " Philippe Starck Accrochage des collections contemporaines, 01/04/2007 - 23/03/2009 MNAM/CCI, Centre Pompidou, Paris Niveau 4 - " Philippe Starck /wp:image wp:paragraph To make our choice, we have highlighted the trends and eminent personalities that are strongly represented in the Centre's collections. Let's start at the beginning of the 20th century, with some exceptional pieces by French artists from the U.A.M. movement (Union des Artistes Modernes, or Union of Modern Artists). (Union des Artistes Modernes, 1929) /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12714, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} View of the exhibition: "UAM, une aventure moderne" at the Centre Pompidou (2018) View of the exhibition : "UAM, une aventure moderne" at the Centre Pompidou (2018) View of the exhibition: "UAM, une aventure moderne" at the Centre Pompidou (2018) /wp:image wp:paragraph It is no coincidence that the Centre Pompidou boasts impressive French modern collections centred around the major figures of U.A.M. In 2018, it devoted an exhibition to this movement entitled "UAM, une aventure moderne UAM, une aventure moderne" (UAM, a modern adventure), defending a point of view: that of twisting the idea that it was not Art Deco that blew a wind of modernity at the beginning of the previous century, but rather UAM. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12715, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Francis Jourdain (1876-1958), furniture for Georges Besson, 1911 Francis Jourdain (1876-1958), furniture for Georges Besson, 1911 Francis Jourdain (1876-1958), furniture for Georges Besson, 1911 /wp:image wp:paragraph /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12716, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} The famous Transat model designed by Eileen Gray (1878-1976) to furnish Villa E-1027. Mnam-Cci/Jean-Claude Planchet. Dist. RMN-GP The famous Transat model designed by Eileen Gray (1878-1976) to furnish Villa E-1027. Mnam-Cci/Jean-Claude Planchet. Dist. RMN-GP The famous Transat model designed by Eileen Gray (1878-1976) to furnish Villa E-1027. Mnam-Cci/Jean-Claude Planchet. Dist. RMN-GP /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12757, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Desk for Robert Mallet-Stevens signed Pierre Chareau (1883-1950), 1927. Desk for Robert Mallet-Stevens signed Pierre Chareau (1883-1950), 1927. © DR © Centre Pompidou / service de la documentation photographique. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12758, "width":630, "height":404, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} An exceptional document from the Centre Pompidou's design collection An exceptional document from the Centre Pompidou's design collection. Francis Jourdain, Living-room, published in Répertoire du goût moderne, vol. 1, 1928, Paris, Albert Lévy, pl. 20, Centre Pompidou, Mnam-CCI, Paris, Bibliothèque Kandinsky © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI Bibliothèque Kandinsky / Dist. RMN-GP © Adagp, Paris, 2018 Francis Jourdain, Living-room, published in Répertoire du goût moderne, vol. 1, 1928, Paris, Albert Lévy, pl. 20, Centre Pompidou, Mnam-CCI, Paris, Bibliothèque Kandinsky © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI Bibliothèque Kandinsky / Dist. RMN-GP © Adagp, Paris, 2018 /wp:image wp:paragraph A new generation of creators and designers emerged at the beginning of the 20th century to do away with the bourgeois obsequiousness of decoration and furniture inherited from Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The 1st steering committee set up by Robert Mallet-Stevens included Francis Jourdain, René Herbst, Hélène Henry and Raymond Templier, as well as personalities such as Sonia Delaunay, Fernand Léger, Jean Carlu, Pierre Chareau, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand and Eileen Gray . /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12759, "width":411, "height":309, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Le Corbusier (Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, dit, 1887-1965), Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Fauteuil Grand Confort, 1928. Metal frame. Removable leather cushions. Photo credits © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Bertrand Prévost Le Corbusier (Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, known as, 1887-1965), Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Fauteuil Grand Confort, 1928. Metal frame. Removable leather cushions. Photo credits © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Bertrand Prévost /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12760, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Djo-Bourgeois (Georges Bourgeois, dit, 1898 - 1937), Executive desk, 1929. Lacquered wood veneer and wood covered with metal plate. Inventory number AM 2007-1-24. Credit photo © Georges Meguerditchian - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI / Dist RMN-GP. Djo-Bourgeois (Georges Bourgeois, known as, 1898 - 1937), Executive desk, 1929. Lacquered wood veneer and wood covered with metal plate. Inventory number AM 2007-1-24. Credit photo © Georges Meguerditchian - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI / Dist RMN-GP. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12761, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} René Herbst (1891- 1982), Desk, 1929. The structure is in folded, welded and lacquered sheet metal. The base is chrome-plated tubular steel and the tops are bevelled glass. René Herbst. Photo credits © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Philippe Migeat. René Herbst (1891- 1982), Desk, 1929. The structure is in folded, welded and lacquered sheet metal. The chrome-plated tubular steel legs and bevelled glass tops. René Herbst. Photo credits © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Philippe Migeat. René Herbst (1891- 1982), Desk, 1929. The structure is in folded, welded and lacquered sheet metal. The chrome-plated tubular steel legs and bevelled glass tops. René Herbst. Photo credits © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Philippe Migeat. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12762, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} J ean Prouvé (1901- 1984), Fauteuil de grand repos, 1930. The structure is in lacquered sheet steel. The upholstery is made of horsehair and the covering of canvas. Tilting seat. Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Jean-Claude Planchet. ean Prouvé (1901- 1984), Fauteuil de grand repos, 1930. The structure is in lacquered sheet steel. The upholstery is made of horsehair and the covering of canvas. Tilting seat. Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Jean-Claude Planchet. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12763, "width":503, "height":365, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Shaped table, Charlotte Perriand design, 1938. Solid fir plank top and varnished wood tripod base. Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Georges Meguerditchian. Shaped table, Charlotte Perriand design, 1938. Solid fir plank top and varnished wood tripod base. Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Georges Meguerditchian /wp:image wp:paragraph In the first third of the 20th century, a wind of modernism blew across Europe. The creators of the U.A.M. in France, but also the teachings of the famous Bauhaus School in Germany (1919-1933), and the Dutch De Stijl movement. The Centre Pompidou naturally has some emblematic pieces from this period, by Marcel Breuer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Gerrit Rietveld, among others. In the first third of the 20th century, a wind of modernism blew across Europe. The creators of the U.A.M. in France, but also the teachings of the famous Bauhaus School in Germany (1919-1933), and the Dutch De Stijl movement. The Centre Pompidou naturally has some emblematic pieces from this period, including those by Marcel Breuer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Gerrit Rietveld. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12764, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Marcel Breuer (1902 - 1981), Lacquered wood table, nickel-plated steel tube, 1926. We are already a long way from the Art Deco period, with its rationalism and purity, and the use of new materials such as steel marking a clear break in the history of modern design... Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Bertrand Prévost. Marcel Breuer (1902 - 1981), Lacquered wood table, nickel-plated steel tube, 1926. We are already a long way from the Art Deco period, with its rationalism and purity, and the use of new materials such as steel marking a clear break in the history of modern design... Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Bertrand Prévost. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12765, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886- 1969), MR 10 Chair (1927 - 1930). Flexible cantilever structure in chromed steel tube. Wicker seat. Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Jean-Claude Planchet. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886- 1969), MR 10 Chair (1927 - 1930). Flexible cantilever structure in chromed steel tube. Wicker seat. Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Jean-Claude Planchet. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12766, "width":272, "height":332, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} The iconic Zigzag Armchair designed by Gerrit Rietveld (1888- 1964), between 1932 and 1933. Rietveld's chairs have acquired a cult following, notably the 1923 Military Chair, a vintage example of which is on display at the Centre Pompidou, and the Red Blue Armchair. Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Jean-Claude Planchet. The iconic Zigzag Armchair designed by Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964) between 1932 and 1933. Rietveld's chairs have acquired a cult following, notably the Chaise Militaire (1923), of which the Centre Pompidou owns a period copy, and the Red Blue Armchair. Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Jean-Claude Planchet /wp:image wp:paragraph A major figure in Italian and international design has left his mark on the Centre Pompidou's post-war design collection. A major collection has been built up around the creations of architect and designer Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007). Why this attachment, you may ask? Because, like no other, the great Italian master produced a wide variety of objects throughout his life: ceramics, jewellery, tableware, furniture and industrial objects. But above all, he spanned the ages, imbuing each major societal upheaval with exceptional creative daring. A major figure in Italian and international design has left his mark on the Centre Pompidou's post-war design collection. A major collection has been built up around the creations of architect and designer Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007). Why this attachment, you may ask? Because, like no other, the great Italian master produced a wide variety of objects throughout his life: ceramics, jewellery, tableware, furniture and industrial objects. But above all, he was a man of exceptional creative daring, who lived through each of the great social upheavals. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12767, "width":492, "height":369, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} A cult object: the famous Valentine typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King for Olivetti in 1969. In 2003, the Centre Pompidou devoted an exhibition to the collaboration between Sottsass and the Italian firm. A cult object: the famous Valentine typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King for Olivetti in 1969. In 2003, the Centre Pompidou devoted an exhibition to the collaboration between Sottsass and the Italian firm. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12768, "width":738, "height":618, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} An atypical design object: the Altare (Molto Privato) altar raises many questions. Design: Ettore Sottsass, 1969. Materials used: Laminé print, plywood, black rubber. Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, An atypical design object: the Altare (Molto Privato) altar raises many questions. Design: Ettore Sottsass, 1969. Materials used: Laminé print, plywood, black rubber. Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12769, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Ettore Sottsass, Fauteuil dit Tappeto Volante, 1974. Materials: Cotton canvas, wood, felt, latex foam. Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Philippe Migeat Ettore Sottsass, Fauteuil dit Tappeto Volante, 1974. Materials: Cotton canvas, wood, felt, latex foam. Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Philippe Migeat /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12770, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Spice Mill MP 0214, design Ettore Sottsass for Alessi, 1994. These pieces are part of the Twergi Collection (separable set). Material: stained beech, varnished. Credits © Adgap, Pa Spice mill MP 0214, design Ettore Sottsass for Alessi, 1994. These pieces are part of the Twergi Collection (separable set). Material: stained beech, varnished. Credits © Adgap, Pa /wp:image wp:paragraph Another designer with a strong presence in the Centre Pompidou's design collections is the goldsmith and artist Serge Mouille (1922-1988), renowned the world over for his lighting fittings and floor lamps in simple metal forms, uniformly painted black. The Centre Pompidou also has a large collection dedicated to one of the major French designers of the post-war period: Pierre Paulin (1927-2009). The Musée National d'Art Moderne has a significant collection of drawings by Paulin. Another designer who features prominently in the Centre Pompidou's design collections is the goldsmith and artist Serge Mouille (1922-1988), renowned the world over for his lighting fittings and floor lamps with their simple metal shapes and uniform black paintwork. The Centre Pompidou also has a large collection dedicated to one of the major French designers of the post-war period: Pierre Paulin (1927-2009). The Musée National d'Art Moderne has a significant collection of drawings by Paulin. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12772, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Object by Serge Mouille: Cut-out metal perfume display for Christian Dior perfumes, 1951-1952. Design: Serge Mouille. Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Georges Meguerditchian. Object by Serge Mouille: Cut-out metal perfume display stands, for Christian Dior perfumes, 1951-1952. Design: Serge Mouille. Credit photo © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Georges Meguerditchian. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12773, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Drawing by Serge Mouille, Etudes de formes série Bic, 1952-1960. Black Bic pen on paper mounted on paper Credits © Adgap Paris. Credit photo © Georges Meguerditchian - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais. Drawing by Serge Mouille, Etudes de formes série Bic, 1952-1960. Black Bic pen on paper mounted on paper Credits © Adgap Paris. Credit photo © Georges Meguerditchian - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12774, "width":-190, "height":-132, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Serge Mouille, Applique en aluminium repoussé (1953-1958). Credits © Adgap Paris. Credit photo © Jean-Claude Planchet - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais Serge Mouille, Embossed aluminium wall lamp (1953-1958). Credits © Adgap Paris. Credit photo © Jean-Claude Planchet - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12776, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Seat 577 known as "Langue", designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967. A typical Pierre Paulin seat Pierre Paulin, with latex foam upholstery and removable polyester jersey covers. The patterns on the cover are unusual. Credits © Pierre Paulin (for reproduction rights), © SAIF (for multimedia rights). Credit photo © Bertrand Prevost - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais. Seat 577 known as "Langue", designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967. A typical Pierre Paulin seat Pierre Paulin, with latex foam upholstery and removable polyester jersey covers. The patterns on the cover are unusual. Credits © Pierre Paulin (for reproduction rights), © SAIF (for multimedia rights). Credit photo © Bertrand Prevost - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12778, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Pierre Paulin, Fauteuil Tulip ou Cygne, type F545, 1972. Credits © Pierre Paulin (for reproduction rights), © SAIF (for multimedia rights). Credit photo © Georges Meguerditchian - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais. Credits © Pierre Paulin (for reproduction rights), © SAIF (for multimedia rights). Credit photo © Georges Meguerditchian - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12779, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Drawing by Pierre Paulin, Perspective intérieure du foyer 1 au niveau 3 de l'Hôtel Nikko, 1973. Pencil, felt pen and ink on tracing paper, pencil and felt pen on cardboard. Drawing by Pierre Paulin, Interior perspective of foyer 1 on level 3 of the Hôtel Nikko, 1973. Pencil, felt pen and ink on tracing paper, pencil and felt pen on card. Credits © Pierre Paulin (for reproduction rights), © SAIF (for multimedia rights). Credit photo © Georges Meguerditchian - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais. Credits © Pierre Paulin (for reproduction rights), © SAIF (for multimedia rights). Credit photo © Georges Meguerditchian - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais /wp:image wp:paragraph Often regarded as the enfant terrible of contemporary French design, Philippe Starck (1949) is of course a major presence in the Centre Pompidou collections. More than 300 works tell the story of his career, his style and his modernity. Often regarded as the enfant terrible of contemporary French design, Philippe Starck (1949) is of course a major presence in the collections of the Centre Pompidou. More than 300 works tell the story of his career, his style and his modernity. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12780, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} P aire de chaises " Costes ", design Philippe Starck pour l'aménagement du Café Costes (Paris), 1981. With this model of chair, which he later adapted into an armchair, Philippe Starck made a name for himself. Starck designed a tripod to reduce clutter and facilitate the movement of waiters. The Centre Pompidou has an all-aluminium "Costes" chair designed by Philippe Starck for the Café Costes (Paris), 1981. With this model of chair, which he later adapted into an armchair, Philippe Starck made a name for himself. Starck designed a tripod to reduce clutter and facilitate the movement of waiters. The Centre Pompidou has an all-aluminium Costes chair /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12782, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Dr Glob chair, designed by Philippe Starck, 1985-1989. Structure in varnished tubular steel. Polypropylene seat. Dr Glob chair, design Philippe Starck, 1985-1989. Structure in varnished steel tube. Polypropylene seat. Credits © Philippe Strack. Credit photo © Jean-Claude Planchet - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais. Credits © Philippe Strack. Credit photo © Jean-Claude Planchet - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12783, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Louis XX chair, design Philippe Starck, 1992. Polypropylene and aluminium. Louis XX chair, Philippe Starck design, 1992. Polypropylene and aluminium. Credits © Philippe Strack. Credit photo © Georges Meguerditchian - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais. Credits © Philippe Strack. Credit photo © Georges Meguerditchian - Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12784, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Also in the Centre's collections: Bedside Gun table lamp, design by Philippe Starck for the publisher Also in the Centre's collections: Bedside Gun table lamp, design by Philippe Starck for the publisher /wp:image wp:paragraph Internationally, the Musée National d'Art Moderne has brought together pieces by key contemporary designers such as Ron Arad (Israel, 1951), Jasper Morrison (England, 1959), Marcel Wanders (Netherlands, 1963) and Ross Lovegrove (Wales, 1958). Internationally, the Musée National d'Art Moderne has brought together works by key contemporary designers such as Ron Arad (Israel, 1951), Jasper Morrison (England, 1959), Marcel Wanders (Netherlands, 1963) and Ross Lovegrove (Wales, 1958). /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12785, "width":368, "height":243, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Also in the Centre Pompidou design collections: Chairs model Clover, design Ron Arad for Driade, 2007. Also in the Centre Pompidou design collections: Clover chairs, designed by Ron Arad for Driade, 2007. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12786, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Atlas System tables, designed by Jasper Morrisson, 1992. The British designer stands for fair, simple, functional and coherent design. His creations can be found in some of the world's greatest museums, including the Atlas chair at the Centre Pompidou. Atlas System tables, designed by Jasper Morrisson, 1992. The British designer stands for fair, simple, functional and coherent design. His creations can be found in the world's greatest museums, like the Atlas chair at the Centre Pompidou. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12787, "width":249, "height":249, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Carbon Balloon Chair Black, design Marcel Wanders, 2013. An astonishing chair in the collections of the Centre Pompidou. Carbon Balloon Chair Black, design Marcel Wanders, 2013. An astonishing chair in the Centre Pompidou's collections. /wp:image wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12788, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} In the centre's collections is a magnificent piece: the Cosmic Landscape luminaire by Welsh designer Ross Lovegrove, (2009-2011). Published by Artemide. A magnificent piece in the centre's collections: The Cosmic Landscape luminaire by Welsh designer Ross Lovegrove, (2009-2011). A piece published by Artemide. /wp:image wp:paragraph It is obviously impossible to give a succinct overview of all the Centre's design collections... The wealth of the French institution's design holdings is representative of the evolution of techniques and creation in the world of design. The collections include not only pieces of furniture, but also drawings, sketches, models and magazine originals that reflect the creative process at work. It is of course impossible to give a succinct overview of all the Centre's design collections... The wealth of the French institution's design holdings is representative of the evolution of techniques and creation in the world of design. The collections include not only pieces of furniture, but also drawings, sketches, models and magazine originals that reflect the creative process at work. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph In recent years, the Centre has organised a number of retrospectives devoted to designers (Charlotte Perriand in 2005, Ettore Sottsass (2008-2009), Eileen Gray in 2013, Pierre Paulin in 2016), giving design lovers the opportunity to discover the depth of its collections. For lovers of design, the institution has increased the number of retrospectives devoted to designers in recent years (Charlotte Perriand in 2005, Ettore Sottsass (2008-2009), Eileen Gray in 2013, Pierre Paulin in 2016), giving visitors the opportunity to discover the depth of its collections. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":12789, "width":517, "height":177, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} View of the Pierre Paulin exhibition at the Centre Pompidou. From left to right: Tongue armchair (1967), Artifort chair (1960), Mushroom armchair (1963), Little Tulip armchair (1963), Multimo armchair (1975) View of the exhibition retracing the work of Pierre Paulin at the Centre Pompidou. From left to right: Chauffeuse Tongue (1967), Siège Artifort (1960), Chauffeuse Mushroom (1963), Fauteuil Little Tulip (1963) |Chauffeuse Multimo (1975) /wp:image wp:paragraph /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph {"align": "right"} François Boutard François Boutard /wp:paragraph

The design collection at the Centre Pompidou (Musée National d'Art Moderne)

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