Pierre Paulin

Pierre Paulin (1927–2009) was a French designer and architect.

Pierre Paulin in brief

Born
1927
Died
2009
Known for
designer and architect
Place of birth
14th arrondissement of Paris
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Pierre Henri Paulin.

Born at 14th arrondissement of Paris in 1927, died at Montpellier in 2009.

In detail

training under Marcel Gascoin is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is furniture design. Charles Eames and Florence Knoll are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Saint-Roman-de-Codières. Employment is recorded with Artifort, A. Polak and Gebrüder Thonet. Membership is recorded of Académie des Hauts Cantons.

Works named in the authority record are Artifort F644 and Orange Slice chair.

Work by Pierre Paulin is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Design Museum Gent, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Museum of Modern Art and National Gallery of Victoria.

Distinctions recorded are René Gabriel Prize, Royal Designer for Industry, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ and Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Pierre Paulin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2026435: Pierre Paulin

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