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1927–2009

Pierre Paulin

347results on record
80%sell-through
$4,636median result (USD, incl. premium; 97% observed, 3% estimated from hammer)
$268,531record in our coverage

Drawn from 347 recorded results (295 sold · 52 passed) across 17 auction houses, 1998–2026. 1 upcoming lot on the ledger. What we cover

Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 97% observed, 3% estimated from hammer method · log scale

$4.2K$8.4K$13K1998: $807 median, 9 sold1999: $1.5K median, 1 sold2000: $1.4K median, 2 sold2001: $863 median, 5 sold2002: $3.5K median, 16 sold2003: $1.5K median, 8 sold2004: $1.5K median, 8 sold2005: $1.8K median, 7 sold2006: $2.8K median, 10 sold2007: $2.0K median, 4 sold2008: $6.6K median, 1 sold2009: $5.3K median, 10 sold2010: $12K median, 4 sold2011: $4.2K median, 8 sold2012: $8.8K median, 11 sold2013: $5.3K median, 5 sold2014: $6.9K median, 9 sold2015: $3.9K median, 4 sold2016: $7.5K median, 11 sold2017: $5.6K median, 5 sold2018: $4.4K median, 18 sold2019: $5.3K median, 3 sold2020: $6.2K median, 17 sold2021: $12K median, 21 sold2022: $16K median, 14 sold2023: $5.0K median, 35 sold2024: $11K median, 18 sold2025: $3.9K median, 18 sold2026: $5.4K median, 13 sold19982005201220192026

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$4.6K$180$269K

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By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line

MediumResultsSell-throughMedian result (USD)
ceramics & design 315 83% $4,212

Medium is recorded for 315 of 347 results (91%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.

Compared with Gio Ponti Pierre Paulin Gio Ponti

$5.9K$12K$18K1998: $1.8K median1999: $4.6K median2000: $8.7K median2001: $4.9K median2002: $3.7K median2003: $4.7K median2004: $9.4K median2005: $9.9K median2006: $12K median2007: $15K median2008: $12K median2009: $7.2K median2010: $11K median2011: $14K median2012: $9.7K median2013: $16K median2014: $15K median2015: $22K median2016: $18K median2017: $21K median2018: $17K median2019: $15K median2020: $9.9K median2021: $9.4K median2022: $11K median2023: $11K median2024: $7.0K median2025: $7.2K median2026: $3.8K median1998: $807 median1999: $1.5K median2000: $1.4K median2001: $863 median2002: $3.5K median2003: $1.5K median2004: $1.5K median2005: $1.8K median2006: $2.8K median2007: $2.0K median2008: $6.6K median2009: $5.3K median2010: $12K median2011: $4.2K median2012: $8.8K median2013: $5.3K median2014: $6.9K median2015: $3.9K median2016: $7.5K median2017: $5.6K median2018: $4.4K median2019: $5.3K median2020: $6.2K median2021: $12K median2022: $16K median2023: $5.0K median2024: $11K median2025: $3.9K median2026: $5.4K median19982005201220192026
MetricPierre PaulinGio Ponti
Median result$4,636$11,333
Record price $268,531 $363,960
Results on record3472,738
Years active at auction 1998–2026 1998–2026

Related artists: Gio PontiEttore SottsassCharlotte PerriandHans J. Wegner

Market strength liquidity score, 0–100 · method

82/ 100
  • Sell-through80%
  • Meets estimate78%
  • Market depth347 results

How readily and near-estimate this market clears — sell-through, estimate reliability, and depth, blended into one score. "Meets estimate" is the share of sold lots hammering at or above the low estimate, over catalogs that print a real appraisal: a house whose printed low is a starting bid would meet its estimate on every lot, so those lots are excluded from this term only — their prices and outcomes still count in the other two. Method →

Where this artist sells best

HouseResultsSell-throughMedianvs. estimate
Wright 168 85% $4,116
Christie's 51 89% $3,766
Sotheby's 40 78% $15,400 1.02×
Artcurial 23 $2,822 1.43×
Bonhams 20 50% $2,876 0.87×
Freeman's | Hindman 9 100% $1,625 1.50×
Phillips 9 89% $31,444
Lyon & Turnbull 8 100% $4,839 0.92×
Rago 6 100% $6,405
Koller 2 $3,056
Chiswick Auctions 1 100% $4,755
Sworders 1 100% $365
Subastas Segre 1 100% $2,963
Heritage Auctions 1 100% $2,125
Finarte 1 0%
Marques dos Santos Leilões 2 0%
Lamas Bolaño 4 0%

The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →

Prices realized 348 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 52 passed lots

DateLotMediumvs. estimateEstimate USDResult USD, incl. premiumHouse
2026·09 Suite de deux fauteuils "Little Tulip" - modèle créé en 1965 $3,462–$5,770 upcoming Artcurial
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2026·09 "Ribbon" chair, model no. 582 $2,000–$3,000 Phillips
2026·08 Model 582 'Ribbon' chair and footstool $4,045–$6,742 Chiswick Auctions
2026·07 Mushroom chair, model 560 $1,000–$1,500 Wright
2026·07 Tongue chair, model 577 $2,000–$3,000 Wright
2026·07 Ribbon chair $2,000–$3,000 Wright
2026·06 Pair of "Alpha" Club Chairs $15,000–$20,000 Sotheby's
2026·06 "Alpha" Sofa $20,000–$30,000 Sotheby's
2026·06 "Élysée" Floor Lamp $20,000–$30,000 Sotheby's
2026·06 Desk $3,000–$5,000 Sotheby's
2026·06 Rare desk $12,000–$18,000 Wright
2026·05 Ribbon chair $1,500–$2,000 Wright
2026·04 Rare 'Élysée' floor lamp $26,967–$40,450 Phillips
2026·04 a 'Tulip' chair, Sworders
2026·03 Paire de fauteuils pivotants F163 Little Tulip $577–$808 Bonhams
2026·03 Table basse CM191 $462–$692 Bonhams
2026·03 Ensemble de quatre fauteuils F163 Little Tulip $1,154–$1,731 Bonhams
2026·03 Tongue chairs model 577, set of three $2,000–$3,000 Wright
2025·12 Tulip Chair for Artifort chromed steel, upholstery, foam $400–$600 Freeman's | Hindman
2025·12 Armchair, “F582 (le Ruban)” model, designed in 1966 for Artifort. White-lacquered wood and blue fabric cover. $2,444–$3,667 Koller
2025·11 Dos-à-dos $17,308–$23,078 Sotheby's
2025·11 Lampadaire Élysée $17,308–$23,078 Sotheby's
2025·11 Face-à-face $17,308–$23,078 Sotheby's
2025·11 Table basse Élysée $6,923–$9,231 Sotheby's
2025·11 Banquette 118 $2,308–$3,462 Bonhams
2025·11 Fauteuil 560 dit Mushroom $692–$923 Bonhams
2025·10 para la manufactura Artifort Sillón con otomana modelo «Artifort $2,308–$2,769 Lamas Bolaño
2025·10 para la manufactura Artifort Sillón con otomana modelo «Artifort $2,308–$2,769 Lamas Bolaño
2025·09 675 lounge chairs, pair $1,500–$2,000 Wright
2025·09 Tulip lounge chair and ottoman $1,000–$2,000 Wright
2025·09 675 lounge chairs, pair $1,500–$2,000 Wright
2025·07 Pair of 'Ribbon' Lounge Chairs Marques dos Santos Leilões
2025·07 'Tulip' bar stool Marques dos Santos Leilões
2025·07 Table basse CM191 $692–$923 Bonhams
2025·07 Fauteuil 560 dit Mushroom $692–$923 Bonhams
2025·07 Chair and ottoman, “F582 (le Ruban)” model, designed in 1966 for Artifort. White-lacquered wood and red fabric cover. $3,056–$4,278 Koller
2025·06 Ribbon chair and ottoman $2,000–$3,000 Wright
2025·06 Tongue chair, model 577 $1,000–$1,500 Wright
2025·06 para la manufactura Artifort Sillón con otomana modelo «Artifort $2,308–$2,769 Lamas Bolaño
2025·06 para la manufactura Artifort Sillón con otomana modelo «Artifort $2,308–$2,769 Lamas Bolaño
2025·06 Bonnie swivel armchairs, pair $3,000–$5,000 Wright
2025·06 Le Chat lounge chairs model 574, pair $3,000–$5,000 Wright
2025·05 Paire de fauteuils 'F551', dit 'Tulipe' ou 'Cygne', le modèle créé en 1959-1960, édition Artifort $3,462–$5,770 Christie's
2025·04 'Élysée' floor lamp, designed for the Palais de l'Élysée, Paris $24,270–$32,360 Phillips
2025·02 Little Tulip chairs, set of six $5,000–$7,000 Wright
2025·02 Le Chat lounge chair, model 574 $1,500–$2,000 Wright
2025·01 Banquette 118 $3,462–$4,616 Bonhams
2025·01 Ensemble de deux fauteuils et un ottoman de la série Pacha $23,078–$28,848 Bonhams
2024·12 Canapé 'C275' à quatre unités, série 'Blublub', le modèle créé vers 1972, édition Artifort metal, pressed moulded plywood and wool $2,308–$3,462 Christie's
2024·12 Canapé 'C275' à quatre unités, série 'Blublub', le modèle créé vers 1972, édition Artifort metal, pressed moulded plywood and wool $2,308–$3,462 Christie's
2024·11 Tapis-siège $13,847–$17,308 Bonhams
2024·11 Table Miami $9,231–$13,847 Bonhams
2024·11 Bureau CM141 $2,885–$4,039 Bonhams
2024·11 Banquette 118 $3,462–$4,616 Bonhams
2024·11 Cathedral table $17,308–$23,078 Sotheby's
2024·11 'Élysée' floor lamp $26,967–$40,450 Phillips
2024·10 'Abcd' Sofa, Designed 1968 $4,045–$6,742 Lyon & Turnbull
2024·10 'Groovy' Lounge Chair, Designed 1973 $944–$1,214 Lyon & Turnbull
2024·09 Ribbon chair $1,500–$2,000 Wright
2024·06 ABCD sofa $5,000–$7,000 Wright
2024·05 Table basse 'Rosace', le modèle créé en 1968 pour le fumoir du Palais de l'Élysée, édition Mobilier International ou Alpha International acrylic glass and glass $34,617–$57,695 Christie's
2024·05 Table carrée, le modèle créé en 1983, édition Sagrasan and glass $17,308–$23,078 Christie's
2024·05 'Élysée' floor lamp $26,967–$40,450 Phillips
2024·05 'Élysée' floor lamp $26,967–$40,450 Phillips
2024·03 Relax chaise lounge $5,000–$7,000 Rago
2024·02 1966Sillón modelo F582, llamado "Ribbon Chair" Subastas Segre
2024·01 ABCD sofa $7,000–$9,000 Wright
2024·01 ABCD sofa $7,000–$9,000 Wright
2023·12 Tongue chairs, pair $1,500–$2,000 Wright
2023·12 Early ABCD sofa $3,000–$5,000 Wright
2023·12 Rare Dining Table, circa 1981 painted wood, glass $15,000–$20,000 Christie's
2023·11 (1927-2009) Fauteuil mod. "F422" dit "Globe" et son ottoman mod. "P421"Création circa 1960Edition ArtifortEstampille de l'éditeur sur l'ottomanMétal chromé, hêtre et tissuFauteuil :H: 95cm.(37 3/8in.); L: 98cm.(38 9/16in.); P: 73cm.(28 3/4in.).Ottoman :H: 40cm.(15 3/4in.); L: 53cm.520 7/8in.); P: 74cm.(29 1/8in.).A stamped "Globe" lounge chair and its 'P421' ottoman in chrome-plated metal, beech and fabric by Pierre Paulin designed circa 1960 and edited by Artifort. $1,385–$1,846 Bonhams
2023·11 (1927-2009) Rare fauteuil mod. "CM137" dit "Oyster"Création en 1952Edition ThonetMétal laqué et tissuH: 85cm.(33 7/16in.); L: 88cm.(34 5/8in.); P: 62cm.(24 7/16in.).A rare 'CM137' or 'Oyster' lounge chair by Pierre Paulin designed in 1952, edited by Thonet. $3,462–$4,616 Bonhams
2023·11 (1927-2009) Fauteuil mod. "F553"Création en 1963Edition ArtifortFibre de verre, bois, mousse et tissuH: 80cm.(31 1/2 in.); L: 90cm.(35 7/16 in.); P: 65cm.(25 9/16 in.).A 'F553' lounge chair in fiberglass, wood, foam and fabric by Pierre Paulin designed in 1963 and edited by Artifort. $1,385–$1,846 Bonhams
2023·11 (1927-2009) Rare fauteuil mod. "CM137" dit "Oyster"Création en 1952Edition ThonetMétal laqué et tissuH: 85cm.(33 7/8in.); L: 88cm.(34 5/8in.); P: 62cm.(24 7/16in.).A rare 'CM137' or 'Oyster' lounge chair by Pierre Paulin designed in 1952, edited by Thonet. $3,462–$4,616 Bonhams
2023·11 (1927-2009) Tabouret mod. "P.561" dit "Mushroom"Création en 1963Edition ArtifortBois et tissu Jack LarsenH: 34cm.(13 3/8in.); D: 50cm.(19 11/16in.).A 'P.561' or 'Mushroom' stool in wood and Jack Larsen fabric by Pierre Paulin designed in 1963 and edited by Artifort. $577–$1,154 Bonhams
2023·11 (1927-2009) Rare canapé mod. "F263" dit "ABCD"Création en 1966-1967Edition ArtifortBois, mousse et tissu Jack LarsenH: 65cm.(25 9/16in.); L: 235cm.(92 1/2in.); P: 75cm.(29 1/2in.).A rare 'F263' or 'ABCD' sofa in wood, foam and Jack Larsen fabric by Pierre Paulin designed in 1966-1967 and edited by Artifort. $7,500–$8,654 Bonhams
2023·11 Deux canapés ABCD, modèles F262 $6,923–$9,231 Sotheby's
2023·11 Pair of Lounge Chairs, model 598, c. 1968 Artifort, Netherlands upholstery, steel $1,500–$2,500 Freeman's | Hindman
2023·10 'Anneau' chair, design conceived 1955 $1,079–$1,618 Lyon & Turnbull
2023·10 Three 'Élysée Trompette' Floor Lamps, designed circa 1972 $40,450–$60,675 Lyon & Turnbull
2023·10 Living Room Suite $10,000–$15,000 Sotheby's
2023·10 Little Tulip chairs, pair $1,500–$2,500 Wright
2023·10 Pumpkin sofa $5,000–$7,000 Wright
2023·06 'Élysée' Floor Lamp, designed circa 1970 Édition Verre Lumière $8,000–$12,000 Christie's
2023·06 'Élysée' Floor Lamp, designed circa 1970 Édition Verre Lumière $8,000–$12,000 Christie's
2023·06 Orange Slice chair, model F437 $1,000–$1,500 Wright
2023·06 Rare Paulin Collection executive chair, model 1031 $5,000–$7,000 Wright
2023·05 Concorde Settee, model F784, c. 1970 Artifort, France / Netherlands upholstery, chrome-plated steel $2,000–$4,000 Freeman's | Hindman
2023·05 Ribbon Chair and Ottoman, model 582 Artifort, France / Netherlands upholstery, lacquered wood $2,000–$4,000 Freeman's | Hindman
2023·05 Pair of Lounge Chairs, model F-444 Artifort, Netherlands enameled steel, mesh upholstery $3,000–$5,000 Freeman's | Hindman
2023·05 Deux Canapés ABCD, modèles F262 et F263 $9,231–$13,847 Sotheby's
2023·03 Fauteuil mod. F422 dit « Globe » et son ottoman mod. P421 $1,385–$1,846 Artcurial
2023·03 Paire de chauffeuses mod. F780 dits "Concorde"- modèle créé en 1966 $923–$1,385 Artcurial
2023·03 Paire de fauteuils mod. F422 dit « Globe » - modèle créé vers 1959 $2,885–$4,039 Artcurial
2023·03 Fauteuil mod. F598 dit « Groovy » - modèle créé en 1964 $1,385–$1,846 Artcurial
2023·03 Table basse mod. T877 - circa 1968 $115–$231 Artcurial
2023·03 (1927-2009) Sofadesigned circa 1968for Ligne Roset, upholsteryheight 26in (66.1cm); length 103in (261.6cm); depth 38in (96.5cm) $5,000–$7,000 Bonhams
2023·03 "Ribbon" Chair and Ottoman $3,000–$5,000 Sotheby's
2023·03 Pumpkin armchairs, pair and ottoman $3,000–$5,000 Rago

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