Butterfly Chair (F675) 1963

Paulin, Pierre. Dimensions: H68 X W81 X D64. Colour: Chrome and tawny leather. Year: 1963. Materials: Leather. Style: Design. The F675 “Butterfly” is an iconic armchair designed by Pierre Paulin, created in the 1960s for the Dutch publisher Artifort. A true manifesto of modernist design, it combines formal boldness with a quest for comfort in an aesthetic that is both minimalist and sculptural. This version in patinated cognac leather, stretched over a chrome tubular structure with clean geometric lines, embodies all the brutalist refinement characteristic of Paulin's work. The original leather has been carefully nourished in the workshop to preserve its suppleness and rich texture. Its unique patina, developed over the decades, enhances the authenticity and visual depth of the piece. With its balanced dimensions (H: 68 cm, W: 81 cm, D: 64 cm), the F675 rests on a graphic cross base, which accentuates the impression of lightness and elegance. This piece is a first-hand item, having belonged to a single family in Amsterdam since its acquisition, which gives it a rare continuity of history and care. No longer in production today, the F675 is no longer published by Artifort, making it a rare and sought-after piece, prized by collectors and enthusiasts of 20th-century design, as well as fans of Pierre Paulin's work. Still on display today at MOMA in New York.