Reissued today by Gubi, the Pacha armchair was originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1975. The French designer imagined a new design form, replacing post-war austerity with a new, much more vigorous approach. Pierre Paulin succeeded in giving true elegance to the rounded shapes of the Pacha armchair by finding the perfect proportions. The seat is slightly raised at the base and the seams emphasise the shape. Pierre Paulin was also one of the first to get rid of the armchair legs and thus establish a new way of life where one sits closer to the ground. The result is a modern and durable armchair that offers comfort and conviviality. Pacha is a unique model that gives life and character to all styles of interiors.
Born in 1927 in Paris, Pierre Paulin acquired his passion for design from his great-uncle Freddy Stoll, a sculptor, and his uncle Georges Paulin, a car designer and inventor of the convertible coupé cabriolet, based on a 1927 model registration, manufactured by Peugeot. Pierre Paulin studied at the Camondo School and began his career in the 1950s, noted for his creations and installations, he made all the furniture for F. Mitterrand's official office. Pierre Paulin brought modernity to the Elysée Palace in 1972 for President Georges Pompidou and renovated the dining room for Jacques Chirac. At the same time, Pierre Paulin set up ADSA with two partners, and worked on industrial projects, corporate images for Air France for example, and designed the Gare de Lyon among other projects. His creations can be found in many museums around the world, and several exhibitions have been devoted to him. At the same time, Pierre Paulin collaborates with design brands such as Magis, for whom he creates chairs and storage elements with the Elysée bookcase, and with the Artifort brand, for whom he creates most of their iconic pieces. Pierre Paulin also collaborates with the Gubi brand, for whom he creates the mythical Pacha armchairs, but also the iconic Pacha sofas.