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.

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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
Width (in): 27.16
Depth (in): 27.16

Matrials

Polished stainless steel or black powder-coated carbon steel frame
Vegetable-tanned, full-grain semi-aniline double-sided leather

Designers

Paulo Mendes da Rocha

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  • Armchair (furniture), a chair with arm rests
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  • "Armchairs", a song by Andrew Bird from his 2007 album Armchair Apocrypha

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  1. 02

    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.

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    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

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