Desk with work surface, chests and edging in panels of particleboard and MDF. Cross-shaped base in Epoxy lacquered tubular steel. Finish: entirely in satin-finish white lacquer or top and edging finished in natural walnut veneer; feet and chests in satin-finish chocolat lacquer.
Ursuline
Within the Ligne Roset collection, this graceful apartment desk with its feminine allure complements the Tanis desk (1954 / 2008), the appearance of which is more masculine and severe.
Born in Paris in 1927, made his début in the 50’s, known for his designs and installations (TV, Thonet, Bertrand Faure, Disderot, Artifort), he brought modernity to the Elysée Palace for President Pompidou in 1971. He designed all the furniture for the official office of François Mitterrand, and renovated the dining room for Jacques Chirac. At the same time, he founded ADSA with two associates, working on industrial projects (Calor, Allibert, Stamp) and brand image (Air France) as well as fitting-out railway stations (Gare de Lyon, Gare de Versailles Rive Gauche).
His pieces figure amongst the collections of numerous museums across the world, and various exhibitions have been dedicated to him in 2007/8. MOMA, New York has enlarged its collection of Paulin pieces.