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 Iconic Lounge Chair - The Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin

In the 1950s and 1960s, the French designer Pierre Paulin created an iconic lounge chair which featured an organic form that looked something like an orange slice when viewed from above. This design has since been used in many Scandinavian-style interiors by famous architects such as Alvar Aalto and Juhani Pallasmaa, which makes sense given its rustic, natural appearance. The chair was created in 1957 and has proven to be timeless ever since; it’s considered modern even today.

Introduction: history of the Orange slice chair

The Orange slice chair is a popular lounge chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin. It was first introduced in the 1960s and is still trendy today. This chair is a perfect balance of modernity and comfort. It has been used in many Scandinavian style interiors by famous architects, including Arne Jacobsen, Ivar Henningsen, and Jørn Utzon.

Description of the orange slice chair

In the late 1950s, French designer Pierre Paulin was commissioned to design a lounge chair. He created the iconic orange slice chair which is still in production today. This lounge chair has been used in many Scandinavian styled interiors and has been reproduced many times due to its popularity. 

The name "Orange Slice chair" comes from the two parts of the chair which are reminiscent of two pieces of orange peel next to one another.The frame of the Pierre Paulin Orange Slice chair is made of stainless steel, supported by two identical shells of compressed wood covered with foam.

The original orange slice chair is made of molded plywood with a coated fabric seat and backrest. It is available in many colors and fabrics types: from velvet, curly wools or polyester fabrics. Diiiz orange slice chair measures 76 cm heights and 85 cm large, making it a very comfortable lounge chair.

An iconic lounge chair for private or professional projects

The orange slice chair has been used in many Scandinavian style interior by famous architects. It's a durable, versatile and beautiful piece of furniture which is still trendy in 2022. This iconic lounge chair is made for both private or professional projects, it can fit anywhere from your living room to your office. Contact us if you wish to order the orange slice chair in a specific color. 

Biography of the french designer Pierre paulin

Pierre Paulin was born on January 7, 1926 in Bourg-la-Reine, a suburb of Paris. After obtaining his degree in architectural studies from the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts in 1948, he pursued his studies at the Sorbonne and graduated with degrees in philosophy and history. In 1953, Pierre Paulin founded his own design company with offices in Paris. In 1955 he became a member of the jury at the International Exhibition of Modern Furniture in New York. In 1957, he designed one of his most famous pieces: 'the orange slice chair'.

Pierre Paulin is also well known for designing products such as lamps and tables. 

Colours and fabrics available

While the original orange slice chair was created with red leather, it can also be made in a variety of different colours and fabrics. You can even have your own personalised chair, which is perfect for those who want to make their space truly unique.

We are offering a very high quality furniture at a very competitive price.

Original and comfortable, the Orange Slice chair designed by Pierre Paulin will fit into a business environment, an office or a private space. 

What is the difference between cashmere, woven fabric, curly wool and velvet?

These coverings are all polyester fibres!
What distinguishes them is the shape and method of weaving which makes their final appearance different.