The name really does fit the product here. We are talking the 1970s Pierre Paulin-designed Groovy chair, with a pair up for sale via eBay right now.
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Retro design for kids: Junior Mushroom Chair from Artifort
We featured the full-sized version many moon ago (and have even featured toe odd secondhand one via eBay). But now you can get a small version of Pierre Paulin’s classic for kids – the Junior Mushroom Chair from Artifort.
eBay watch: Artifort Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin
When big companies kit our their offices, they tend to go for big-name designers. When they are clearing out, there are inevitably bargains to be had. Which brings us to this Artifort Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin.
eBay watch: Artifort 1960s Mushroom Chair and Pouf by Pierre Paulin
Buying one of these would cost you £1,656 new, not to mention the best part of £500 for the matching stool. Which is why this Artifort Mushroom Chair and Pouf by Pierre Paulin is such a bargain.
It was designed in 1960 by Paulin, an early example of space age design and even today, it looks as modern as anything else on the market.
This example is in dark blue and is described as being in 'very good condition' – the foam is firm with no sagging and the upholstery is clean with no snags. £750 is the 'buy it now price, which is cheap enough. But you can also make an offer.
Find out more at the eBay website
eBay watch: A Pair of 1970s Artifort Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin
No, 'groovy' isn't our description, these actually go by the name of Artifort Groovy Chairs, a 1973 design by Pierre Paulin.
The chairs are still being made, priced at £1,309 each online (we've just checked – and that's in the sale), although that's obviously for brand new versions. These aren't that. According to the seller, the pair on offer here are in 'good condition' but suffer from 'some discolouring/fading to the fabric'.
So not perfect, but structurally sound and design classics. The pair is available online for a 'buy it now' of £575 or you can make an offer.
Find out more at the eBay website
eBay watch: 1960s Pierre Paulin Mushroom Chair
Apologies for the picture quality above, but that's actually part of the story with this Pierre Paulin Mushroom Chair.
Artifort reissued this 1960 classic a few years back, but even with the reissue, you'll be looking at well in excess of £1,500 for a licensed version. The one above is such a chair, bought three years ago in a 'dark pink wool tonus bute fabric' for £1,800 and in 'immaculate condition'.
So why no bids with two days to go? We suspect because the images are so poor on the listing. £99 is the starting price, although there's a reserve, so we've no idea if you'll bag a real bargain or not. You can always try.
