Pierre Paulin 'Little Tulip' Swivel Chair for Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1965

A fantastic 'Little Tulip' swivel chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, designed in 1965, this example is an earlier one, making it ideal for collectors. Featuring its original powder-coated pedestal base with attractive age, and the upholstered shell providing a charismatic silhouette the Little Tulip chair design is famous for. "A chair should be more than simply functional. It should be friendly, fun and colorful." -Pierre Paulin From Artifort about the design:As if Pierre Paulin had premonitions of Flower Power, the simple Tulip spreads its half-open petals around the sitter, inviting and warming at the same time. There is a stately Tulip with a high back, which is an eminently comfortable lounge. There is also the Little Tulip. Elegant with its low back, it is perfect for conferences, as a side, dining or desk chair or just a comfortable spot for an after-dinner chat. This elegant Pierre Paulin 'Little Tulip' swiveling chair would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Sc