thoroughly modern man demisch danant reminds us of pierre paulins lasting legacy
Legendary designer Pierre Paulin is being celebrated with a retrospective at New York's gallery Demisch Danant. Pictured here: Pierre Paulin, c.1960, seated in the first version of the Globe armchair (F437). Courtesy of Paulin Archives and Demisch Danant
To set the perfect scene, Demisch Danant has transformed its Chelsea space with a stretched jersey structure, reminiscent of the Muebles et Fonction Paris showroom that Paulin designed in 1970. Courtesy of Demisch Danant
Paulin's Meubles et Fonction showroom of 1970. Courtesy of Paulin Archives and Demisch Danant
Rare examples of Paulin's work are on show, including pieces from his 'Elysée' collection, which was designed for George Pompidou's private Presidential Apartment in the Palais de l'Élysée. Courtesy of Demisch Danant
'I think the essence of my father's work was the absolute need for modernity. His designs make sense,' says Paulin's son, Benjamin. Courtesy of Demisch Danant
'Mushroom' sofa by Pierre Paulin, c.1960s. Courtesy of Demisch Danant
'Ribbon' chair and ottoman, which was manufactured by Edition Artifort in 1965. Courtesy of Demisch Danant
A limited edition version Paulin's curvilinear 'Dos à Dos' chaise from 1968. Courtesy Demisch Danant
The 'Elysée' smoked Plexiglass bookcase, 1971. Courtesy of Demisch Danant
An 'Elysée' chair and footstool. Courtesy of Demisch Danant
The 'Spider' chair, 1965 (left) and 'F301' chair, designed in 1964. Courtesy of Demisch Danant
The 'T878 Spider' table of 1967. Courtesy of Demisch Danant
'Strafor' desk of 1973, made of African etimoe wood and chromed metal
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