F675 "Butterfly" armchair in cognac patina by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 60

The F675 “Butterfly” is an iconic armchair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 1960s for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort. A true manifesto of modernist design, it combines formal audacity and 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 nurtured in the workshop to preserve its suppleness and rich texture. Its unique patina, developed over the decades, reinforces 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 piece, having belonged to a single family in Amsterdam since its acquisition, which gives it a rare continuity of history and care. Now unobtainable in production, the F675 is no longer produced by Artifort, making it a rare and sought-after piece, prized by collectors and lovers of 20th-century design, as well as enthusiasts of the work of Pierre Paulin.