150 TH ANNIVERSARY PUMPKIN | | Product Name: | 150 th Anniversary Pumpkin | | Product Type | Sofa Collection | This armchair, directly inspired by the one Pierre Paulin designed for Claude and Georges Pompidou in 1971 for the drawing rooms of the Elysée Palace, was first issued and made available to the general public by Ligne Roset in 2008.
As its name suggests, this armchair appears to be made up of 8 slices that have been put together, traditionally all the same color. For this occasion, a 150-piece edition is being issued in a unique combination of 8 shades of red wool, and a 150-piece edition in a combination of 8 shades of blue wool.
Each designer chair by Pierre Paulin bears a special label numbered from 1 to 150 and the logo "150 ans Ligne Roset" ("150 years Ligne Roset"). The 300 units are available worldwide starting in June 2010. |
| Designed: | 2010 | | Designer | Pierre Paulin | | Born in Paris in 1927, made his début in the 50's, known for his designs and installations (TV, Thonet, Bertrand Faure, Disderot, Artifort), he brought modernity to the Elysée Palace for President Pompidou in 1971. He designed all the furniture for the official office of François Mitterrand, and renovated the dining room for Jacques Chirac. At the same time, he founded ADSA with two associates, working on industrial projects (Calor, Allibert, Stamp) and brand image (Air France) as well as fitting-out railway stations (Gare de Lyon, Gare de Versailles Rive Gauche).
His pieces figure amongst the collections of numerous museums across the world, and various exhibitions have been dedicated to him in 2007/8. MOMA, New York has enlarged its collection of Paulin pieces. | | Company | Ligne Roset |
| Material(s) | Wool | | Color | Multi color |
| Please contact us for pricing and availability | | Ligne Roset San Francisco | 415.777.1030 |
Showroom - 162 King Street, San Francisco
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