Pierre Paulin F7852 desk chair by Artifort 1968

The F7852 office or desk chair, designed by the renowned French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in the late 1960s, is a rare and highly sought-after piece. This chair features a distinctive beige metal star-shaped base with original chrome casters, complemented by a white leatherette upholstered seat framed by a beige plastic rim. Its clean lines and elegant design are quintessentially Paulin, reflecting his modernist approach to furniture design.

The chair is in good original condition, showing slight age-related signs of use, as seen in the accompanying photos. The authenticity of the piece is confirmed by the Artifort stamp on the black support plate beneath the seat. This F7852 model is incredibly rare, with its original casters still intact, making it not just a stylish and functional office chair, but also a valuable collector’s item. The chair is part of the 7800 series, which is documented in several Artifort catalogs as shown on the last pictures, further emphasizing its significance and rarity.