The Mushroom Chair, emblematic of Artifort design, is a revolutionary creation by Pierre Paulin. Inspired by the curves of women in their bathing suits, Paulin designed this chair with its original shapes and vivid colors. Manufactured using an innovative one-piece elastic covering technique, the Mushroom Chair is the first piece of furniture of its kind. Its distinctive design marked the furniture era of the 60s and continues to inspire many sculptural creations. It is now honored in MoMA’s permanent collection, testifying to its importance in the history of design.

Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) was a renowned French designer born in Paris. Trained at the École Camondo, he is famous for his almost fifty-year collaboration with Artifort, which gave rise to iconic pieces such as the Mushroom Chair and the Tongue Chair. His style, influenced by modernism and the Eames, has left its mark on twentieth-century design. His creations are exhibited in prestigious institutions around the world.