Pierre Paulin

Born in Paris (1927 – 2009), Pierre Paulin is known for introducing a sleek new space-age aesthetic into French furniture design in the 1960s and ’70s. His work is synonymous with chic, forward-looking design and emerging technologies.

His taste for design developed at a young age. Paulin was excited by the work of his uncle, an automotive designer. The desire to create his own furniture arose during the 1950s. Without a manufacturer, Pierre self published with financial input from his father and displayed at Salon des Arts Ménagers.

The flowing lines and surreal naturalistic forms of his pieces, work well in both contemporary decor or when used as a counterpoint to traditional pieces. Pierre Paulin’s pieces are found in various museum collections around the world including MOMA, New York.

“I am at the service of the public. I have never done anything to shock. I like things which are well done, and they must be pleasing to me.”