Pierre Paulin (1927-2009)

11 3/4 in. (30 cm) high, 47 1/4 in. (120 cm) diameter

Acrylic, smoked glass

Underside with applied manufacturer's paper label 'Artifort Made in Holland' and 'Designed by Pierre Paulin Rosace'

Inquiry from Christie's

Demisch Danant, New York

Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2010

A.Bony, Les Années 60, Paris, 1983, p. 463 Mobilier national, 20 ans de création, exh. cat., Centre Georges Pompidou, Centre de Création Industrielle, Paris, 1984, p. 90 (for a sketch of the model)

A. Chapoutot, Pierre Paulin: Un Univers des Formes, Paris, 1992, pp. 90-91, 94-95

Mobilier National, 1964-2004, 40 ans de création, exh. cat., Palais de la Porte Dorée and Musée d’Art et d’Industrie, Paris, 2004, p. 53

É. Védrenne, Pierre Paulin, New York, 2004, p. 44-45, 77

G. Bloch-Champfort and P. Favardin, Les Décorateurs des années 60-70, Paris, 2007, p. 257

Pierre Paulin, Designer, exh. cat., Grand-Hornu, Paris, 2008, pp. 122, 123, 214

N. Descendre, Pierre Paulin, L'homme et l'oeuvre, Paris, 2014, pp. 88, 155, 158, 227

Pierre Paulin's 'Rosace' Low Table is a masterpiece of furniture design, featuring a dynamic form that suggests movement and fluidity. The table's circular top is composed of overlapping elliptical shapes, creating a sense of depth and three-dimensionality. The use of laminated wood and enamel adds to the table's visual interest and gives it a tactile quality. Paulin's work is known for its innovation and experimentation, and the 'Rosace' Low Table is no exception. It is a striking piece that combines form and function in a way that is both beautiful and practical.

The 'Rosace' Low Table is highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts, and has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications. Its innovative design and use of materials make it a standout piece in the world of furniture design. The estimated value of this piece is around $30,000 - $50,000 USD. As a part of a collection that explores humanity's relationship with nature, the 'Rosace' Low Table represents the way in which humans have incorporated the natural world into their designs and creations, reflecting a deep appreciation and respect for nature.

USD 50,400