Paulistano Armchair – Lounge Chairs + Armchairs – Design Within Reach
Exceptionally comfortable, deceptively simple chair. Fluid frame composed of a continuous 17-foot-long piece of steel. Wrapped in almost an entire hide of leather.
Originally designed for the Paulistano Athletic Club in São Paulo, Brazil, the Paulistano Armchair’s frame is a continuous 17-foot-long piece of solid steel that’s welded in a single spot and hand-machine polished. This deceptively simple structure is then wrapped in almost an entire hide of leather that develops a patina over time. Exceptionally comfortable, the Paulistano flexes slightly, and the sling can be adjusted up or down the frame for upright or relaxed sitting. Made in France.
- Exceptionally comfortable, deceptively simple chair.
- Fluid frame composed of a continuous 17-foot-long piece of steel.
- Wrapped in almost an entire hide of leather.
- Frame exhibits markings consistent with hand craftsmanship.
- Leather will gain beautiful depth and luster over time.
Additional information
| Dimensions | Height (in): 32.67 |
|---|---|
| Matrials | Polished stainless steel or black powder-coated carbon steel frame |
| Designers | Paulo Mendes da Rocha |




by Linda
Absolutely beautiful, classically simple chair. I have imagined it in my living room for a long time, now that it is here, I am delighted. I was even more impressed to learn that it is part of the collection in the Museum of Modern Art.
by Cynthia
I’ve owned my pair of Paulistano chairs for ELEVEN years now! I bought them in the rust hue. They show zero signs of wear despite frequent use. I have been careful not to place them in direct sunlight and the le Read More