Armchair Concorde F780 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort (1960)

Magnificent and rare in this purple version, the concorde f780 armchair is an emblematic creation of french designer pierre paulin for the dutch company artifort. It was designed in 1965 and quickly became one of paulin's most iconic models. The concorde f780 armchair is distinguished by its organic lines. The structure is made of steel, while the shell is padded with foam and covered with an original purple fabric. The concorde f780 chair is very comfortable thanks to its thick padding and ergonomic shape that follows the curves of the body. It is also very stylish and can be used in different types of environments, whether at home or in the office. The concorde f780 armchair is considered an icon of industrial design of the 1960s, and it has been featured in numerous design exhibitions around the world. It is also present in the permanent collections of many contemporary art museums, such as the moma in new york and the centre georges pompidou in paris.