A staple of 1960 and 1970s Space Age design, Pierre Paulin’s aptly named ‘Groovy’ armchair was as much a sought-after statement piece half a century ago as it is today. The emphatically sculptural settee undulates as two interlocking curves upholstered in mono material. Its low-lying, compact configuration utilises aluminium ‘glides’ to provide ample ergonomic support without taking away from its seamless aesthetic.
As with much of the French designer’s output during the era, the ‘Groovy’ armchair championed a radical legless structure achieved with the latest materials and production technologies. Paying homage to this impactful legacy is the Blue B re-edition developed by Paulin Paulin Paulin – the family-run practice upholding the heritage of its famed namesake – and online collectibles platform Basic.Space.
