F598 Groovy Chair 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.

In 1973 Pierre Paulin designed the F598, "groovy" shell seat, and quickly became the darling of the trendy avant-garde. A special feature is the aluminum profile base, anodized or coated in a variety of colors. Featured in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, this chair is as comfortable as it is stylish.

Features:

Designed by: Pierre Paulin, 1972

• Finish base 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:

• Overall Dimensions: 24.57" H x 33.15" W x 26.52" D
• Seat Height: 14.04"

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 F598 Groovy Chair 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.