In the nineteen-fifties, Pierre
Paulin, born in France, was invited
by Kho Liang Ie to present
his prototypes at an international
furniture show. This planted the
seeds for a working relationship
that was to bear very special fruit
over the next 50 years – half a
century. Who does not know
such modern classics as Ribbon,
Orange Slice, Tongue, Butterfly
and Mushroom?
Again and again, the worldwide
prize-winning designs of Paulin
appear as true works of art. They
are challenging. They inspire.
But, above all, they are pieces of
furniture that you can sit in. They
are not form for the sake of form
but applied design. In optima
forma.