F300 Lounge Chair, Fabric
Pierre Paulin, 1965
In the late 1960s, French furniture designer Pierre Paulin unveiled a lounge chair unlike anything the world had seen before: the F300. Sculptural and futuristic in form, the F300 introduced a completely new chair typology, and quickly became an icon. Determined to restore this important piece of design history to contemporary audiences, GUBI took on the challenge of exploring, understanding, and reengineering the production process behind Paulin’s original vision.
Legendary French furniture designer Pierre Paulin bestrode the 1960's and 70's with his recognizable and innovative style that instantly revolutionized everyday furniture. A joyful modernist, Paulin's low-slung pieces provided a new laidback perspective on life and his forward-looking, eclectic and sculptural approach to furniture design instantly caught the mood of the swinging 60's. The hedonistic, sinuous style of Paulin's design also attracted the patronage of presidents Georges Pompidou and François Mitterrand, who asked him to redecorate parts of the Elysée Palace in the 1970's and 80's.
Leg Material: HiREK
Upholstery: Alouette, Dedar
Type of upholstery: Fabric
Durability: 80.000 Martindale
Shell Type: Front Upholstered
Shell Material: HiREK
Product Weight: 15.5kg
