First edition Tongue chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1967. It is a seminal work of postwar modern design. Instantly recognizable, its fluid, sculptural form embodies Paulin’s radical approach to seating—where the human body, rather than tradition, defines the shape. Upholstered in its original black fabric, the chair retains a rare sense of authenticity. The continuous, sinuous silhouette flows seamlessly from back to seat, creating a low, inviting posture that feels as contemporary today as it did at its introduction. Both functional and expressive, the Tongue chair blurs the line between furniture and sculpture. Produced by Artifort in France, this early example represents the moment Paulin redefined modern seating through innovation, comfort, and bold formal language. A true design icon and a cornerstone piece for collectors of important 20th-century design. An exceptional opportunity to acquire an original, first edition Tongue chair—timeless, expressive, and unmistakably Pierre Paulin.

Measurements:

H 64 x W 85 x D 90 x SH 32 cm

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