Designer : Pierre Paulin

is one of the leading exponents of French design . He is known for his modern spirit and the alliance he has created between ...

Design MarketOctober 2015
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is one of the leading exponents of French design. He is known for his modern spirit and the alliance he has created between rigour and organics. He drew his inspiration and influences from Scandinavian furniture, Japanese style and the work of the Eames couple. The furniture he has created is characterised by real simplicity, functionality and durability. His jersey-moulded chairs are benchmarks, as demonstrated by the success of the Ruban (1966) and Mushroom (1963) armchairs and the Amphis sofa (1969). Discover all Pierre Paulin furniture for sale on Design Market Discover all Pierre Paulin furniture for sale on Design Market Discover all Pierre Paulin furniture for sale on Design Market Biography Biography Pierre Paulin was born in 1927 in France. After studying at the Camondo school, he joined the workshop founded by Pierre Guariche and Michel Mortier. His name and his work quickly made a name for themselves in the world of design. His creations were exhibited at the Salon des Arts Ménagers in 1953. Later, he was responsible for fitting out Christian Dior's offices. In 1970, he began working with the Mobilier National, designing furniture for President Georges Pompidou and then for President François Mitterrand at the Elysée Palace. In 1975, he and his wife founded the AD/SA agency. His creations are legendary pieces that are exhibited in major museums around the world. Paulin's bold vision has left its mark on twentieth-century design. wp:paragraph /wp:paragraph

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