Image source: Ligne Roset — Pumpkin Armchair
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Pumpkin Armchair
Pumpkin Armchair by Pierre Paulin with an enveloping foam shell
1050 × 700 × 830 mm
1971
Official product information
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Overview
The Pumpkin Armchair is Pierre Paulin's 1971 design, first created for the private apartments of Claude and Georges Pompidou at the Elysée Palace.
Construction
The base and mid-section use polyether foam on a thermoformed ABS base. The seat and bucket-style enveloping back use moulded polyurethane foam with a comfort layer.
Specifications
The selected one-place armchair measures H 700 x W 1050 x D 830 mm, with a 370 mm seat height. Covers are removable by a professional and available in fabric or hide.
Story
A one-place Pumpkin
Ligne Roset presents this version as a monocolour armchair with a protective shell-like back. The official page lists a 700 mm height, 1050 mm width and 830 mm depth.
Cover and comfort
The cover is quilted with polyester on the seat and back, while the exterior mid-section uses polyether foam. The page lists 44 materials and 586 colours in its selection system.
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