Mushroom Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

The Mushroom armchair by Pierre Paulin is one of the most famous designs in the world. It is still part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. What sets the Mushroom (F560) apart is its unique shape, bright colors and the then revolutionary manufacturing technique.

Pierre Paulin came up with the idea for the Mushroom Chair when he saw women clad in their bathing suits. He wanted the beautiful curves and a seamless, one-piece and stretchy fabric for his next chair.

In collaboration with Artifort, Paulin began his research into stretch fabric upholstery in 1958. The seamless one-piece construction method revolutionized the design technique of the time and was the beginning of a new aesthetic.

More information about the Artifort Mushroom Chair:

Design:
Pierre Paulin, 1960

Mass:
Width 90 cm, depth 85 cm, height 67 cm, seat height 40 cm

The Mushroom armchair is available in two other sizes: Big Mushroom and Mushroom Junior. The matching ottoman can also be ordered on request.

Relation:
fabric Artifort Selecte

Artifort Selecte is an exclusive custom-made product by the fabric manufacturer Kvadrat for Artifort. It is the upholstery fabric Tonus (90% new wool and 10% Helanca) with a unique look - Artifort Selecte uses two complementary colored threads, giving the fabric a very soft, warm feel. The colors are carefully selected to reflect the brand's timeless, classic design.

The armchair is available in various other fabrics on request.