Rating and value of Pierre Paulin's furniture, chairs and tables

If you own a work created by designer Pierre Paulin or based on his work and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will guide you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Designer's rating and value

A key French designer, Pierre Paulin enjoyed great success during his lifetime thanks to his participation in some of the major events of his time. He quickly established himself as a major player on the art market. Today, his furniture is all the rage in auction rooms and attracts a large number of collectors. His pieces are mainly traded in France and the United States. Thus, Pierre Paulin furniture can fetch hundreds of thousands of euros at auction, as witnessed by his Elysée sofa, which sold for €200,000 in 2022.

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The artist's works and style

Pierre Paulin has left a notable legacy in French design with iconic pieces. His work is characterized by great diversity and remarkable richness: chairs, tables, desks, lamps, tapestries, as well as decorative objects such as chandeliers and jewelry boxes. His creations are extremely popular in today's interior design trends.

Furniture designed by Pierre Paulin is distinguished by its fluid, clean lines, reflecting the futuristic aesthetic of the 60s.

Light fixtures created by Pierre Paulin are also highly prized by design enthusiasts. They retain fidelity to the designer's style, which is characterized by its sleek, elegant approach. Paulin fixtures combine functionality and aesthetics giving a touch of sophistication and harmony to any space.

Pierre Paulin's life

Pierre Paulin was born in Paris in 1927 into a family of artists. The young Paulin begins his career as a pupil of Maxime Old. A few years later, he joined Marcel Gascoin's design studio. Both artists were pioneers of French design.

The year 1953 marked a major turning point in his career. The young designer presented his creations for the first time at the Salon des Arts ménagers. His success was instantaneous. The following year, he was recruited by Thonet France to design furniture.

In 1958, Artifort called on him and a team of designers to create seats. Paulin worked there for 10 years, creating some of his most famous works, including the Champignon chair.

In 1975, Pierre Paulin co-founded l'ADSA, his own design agency. Throughout his career, the designer would go on to win awards, including the prestigious Prix de la Création Industrielle in 1987.

Thanks to his growing renown, Pierre Paulin was called upon by numerous institutions to redesign their interior spaces. This is notably the case for the Musée du Louvre, which calls on him to refurbish the Denon wing. He also designed seating for the Grande Galerie, which is still in use today.

Furthermore, Pierre Paulin fitted out Georges Pompidou's private apartments and François Mitterrand's office.

Expertise your property

If you own a work by Pierre Paulin, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and licensed auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your Pierre Paulin work.

If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each work.