Oyster Chair with Optional Ottoman by Pierre Paulin

The seeds of the extremely fruitful relationship between Pierre Paulin (1927) and Artifort were sown in 1958. At the suggestion of Kho Liang Ie, Artifort held an international furniture show in the new exhibition rooms in Maastricht. Paulin made a great impression with a contemporary shell chair and quickly became a freelance designer for Artifort after the show. What sets his designs apart is their striking sculptural quality that has earned Paulin many international prizes. His work remains timeless and is modern and progressive to this day. Artifort still includes his designs dating from the 1960's and 70's in its permanent collection, even though they are almost 50 years old. Paulin's work can be admired in museums throughout the world. Apart from furniture, he has also designed such things as the interior of the private apartments of the French presidents Pompidou and Mitterand in the Elysée Palace in Paris. Pierre Paulin's significance for Artifort extends beyond his designs. He also introduced a new technique to the company in which the basic structure of furniture no longer consists of a wooden framework, but a tubular steel frame.

One of the first designs in the Classic Collection and the easy chair of the sixties, the Oyster Chair is famous amongst chairs. The chromed metal base is so minimalist that the wooden seating shell seems to float. All over the world, this chair decorated, and still decorates, the living areas of Artifort fans with a feeling for style. The Oyster was in the Artifort collection until 1979 and by request Artifort brought it back into the collection in 1999. Add the complementary ottoman to this fabulous chair for the utmost luxurious comfort.

Features:

Designed by: Pierre Paulin, 1960

• Tubular steel frame
• Base is constructed of anodized aluminum
• Available in a stunning array of fabric and leather upholstery options

Care & Maintenance: Please view the Artifort Upholstery Guide to learn more about the fabric and leather upholstery options.

Dimensions:

• Chair Dimensions: 33.15" H x 35.49" W x 28.86" D
• Seat Height: 14.04"
• Ottoman Dimensions: 16" H x 28.86" W x 28.86" D

Note: Schematics pictured in centimeters

Order with Confidence:

• Artifort innovative designs are guaranteed to feature beauty, functionality and form to create a unity that is favorably received throughout the world.
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your Oyster Chair and Ottoman that parts are damaged, please call us immediately and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
• No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts.

NOTE: This is a special-order item. As such, orders for this item cannot be cancelled once placed. To ensure your satisfaction, please call us with any questions you have prior to ordering.