Pierre Paulin for Artifort

PIERRE PAULIN (France, 1927 - 2009). for Artifort
Armchair "F444", 2000s.
Chromed steel and leather.
In very good state of preservation.
Measurements: 94 x 83 x 72 cm.
This emblematic armchair is model F444, an iconic creation of the French designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch firm Artifort. Made here in black leather stretched over a chrome tubular structure, it perfectly illustrates the radical and sculptural aesthetic of the design of the 1960s-70s, although it was produced during the reissue launched by Artifort in the early 2000s.
With its taut lines and suspended seat, the F444 offers remarkable visual and physical comfort. The black leather, elegantly patinated over time, retains a beautiful suppleness and a satin texture that accentuates the brutalist and sophisticated character of the piece. Acquired at Artifort in the early 2000s, this model is part of the brief reissue carried out by the firm, which makes this version even rarer. It is in very good condition for a piece more than twenty years old.
Pierre Paulin, an essential figure of post-war French design, developed much of his career with Artifort, where he experimented with new materials and organic forms. Author of iconic models such as the Mushroom or the Tongue Chair, he also collaborated with institutions such as the Mobilier National, participating in projects for the Elysée and the Louvre. His work is now part of collections such as the MoMA in New York and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.