orange slice chair & ottoman
by Pierre Paulin from Artifort
orange slice chair & ottoman
Design Pierre Paulin, 1960
Beech shells, upholstery, steel
Made in Holland by Artifort
"A chair should be more than simply functional. It should be friendly, fun and colorful." -Pierre Paulin
Designed in 1960, the Orange Slice is a timeless icon that looks as fresh and inspired today as it did when it was first created. Anyone who sees several Slice chairs together cannot fail to be touched by the playfulness fo the composition. From different visual angles, the Orange Slice shows several stages of 'curl up'. In fact, the chair seems to change shape every time you look at it.
Pierre Paulin studied stone carving and clay modeling at the Ecole Camondo in Paris in the early fifties where he began designing furniture for Thonet. In 1958, he became the designer for Artifort where he created a series of sculptural chairs with an inner structure of steel tubing, covered in foam and fabric. In 1968, Paulin collaborated with Le Mobilier National and received many important government commissions including furniture and interiors for the Elysee Palace in Paris. He also designed home appliances.
low: 31.5" w | 33" d | 27.6" h | seat: 16.1" h
high: 31.5" w | 33" d | 31.5" h | seat: 17.7" h
ottoman: 29" w | 19.5" d | 16" h
Base finish offered in chrome or powder-coat.
Beech shells, upholstery, steel
Made in Holland by Artifort
"A chair should be more than simply functional. It should be friendly, fun and colorful." -Pierre Paulin
Designed in 1960, the Orange Slice is a timeless icon that looks as fresh and inspired today as it did when it was first created. Anyone who sees several Slice chairs together cannot fail to be touched by the playfulness fo the composition. From different visual angles, the Orange Slice shows several stages of 'curl up'. In fact, the chair seems to change shape every time you look at it.
Pierre Paulin studied stone carving and clay modeling at the Ecole Camondo in Paris in the early fifties where he began designing furniture for Thonet. In 1958, he became the designer for Artifort where he created a series of sculptural chairs with an inner structure of steel tubing, covered in foam and fabric. In 1968, Paulin collaborated with Le Mobilier National and received many important government commissions including furniture and interiors for the Elysee Palace in Paris. He also designed home appliances.
low: 31.5" w | 33" d | 27.6" h | seat: 16.1" h
high: 31.5" w | 33" d | 31.5" h | seat: 17.7" h
ottoman: 29" w | 19.5" d | 16" h
Base finish offered in chrome or powder-coat.
$5,114.00 + free shipping
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Pierre Paulin created a series of sculptural chairs with an inner structure of steel tubing, covered in foam and fabric. His work with Artifort helped usher in a new, playful and friendly vibe in furniture design in the 1960's.
The Artifort collection is characterized by innovative, colorful and timeless designs with a recognizable shape. Pierre Paulin's iconic 20th Century designs including the Orange Slice and Ribbon chairs have helped to give Artifort a fun and friendly vibe.