GUBI presents Pierre Paulin’s F300 Chair and companion T877 Table

When it first appeared in the late ’60s, Pierre Paulin’s F300 Lounge Chair caused quite a stir. Unlike anything ever seen before, with its fluid curves and novel materiality, it looked like a chair that had somehow been beamed in from the future. Visibly playful and enticingly comfortable, the F300 became an instant icon, prized for its statement looks and tremendous versatility, and earning a place in the MoMA’s permanent collection. Perfectly aligned to the casual, comfort-led, low-slung lounge aesthetics of the 1970s, the F300 also embodied a timeless futurism that has ensured it has never fallen from favor as time has passed.

‘After GUBI’s successful reissue of the Pacha, it is wonderful to see another of Pierre Paulin’s most cherished designs return to production. The F300 perfectly embodies my father’s approach to design and the balance between sculpture, elegance, and comfort he sought in his work.’
– Benjamin Paulin, son of Pierre Paulin

The first F300 and T877s were produced in fiberglass or injected polyurethane, allowing for contoured ergonomic comfort while maintaining a visually light expression. Responsibly upgraded for the 21st century, the F300 is now crafted in Italy from the engineered polymer HiREK®, which is made using industrial plastic waste. Retaining the durability of plastic, HiREK is lightweight and resistant to UV, weathering, and pressure. Most importantly, HiREK produces a smooth, high-gloss surface without requiring additional finishing processes, perfectly replicating the performance and aesthetic of the original materials while minimizing waste created during production.

HiREK lends itself perfectly to Paulin’s penchant for organic, curvilinear forms and bold, minimalist silhouettes. To shape the raw material for the F300 Lounge Chair, GUBI has developed bespoke molds that press the injected HiREK into its final form.

‘It’s true that the F300 is a visually striking chair with a distinct playfulness and a strong sense of character, but it’s much more than a photogenic sculptural novelty. The design is rooted in research and a practical understanding of how people sit. Such is the F300’s shape that it is almost impossible not to relax when you sit in it.’
– Benjamin Paulin, son of Pierre Paulin

With no flat surfaces anywhere, the F300 is playful in shape and flexible in function, inviting multiple sitting positions – from standard seating, to legs slung casually over the side. Like the Pacha, the F300 and T877 work well as standalone statement pieces, or can be combined with multiple others as either function or style requires. Thanks to the lightness of the material, both chair and table are highly portable, so they can be spontaneously moved around the house as needed or taken outside for sunny spells.

A selection of colorways adds further versatility to an already highly adaptable design. The F300 is produced in Alabaster White and a characteristically 1970s Pastel Green. The T877 is available in both colors with the addition of Violet Ice, Honey Gold, and Molé, enabling it to complement almost any interior aesthetic.

‘As well as its striking looks, the F300 is to be celebrated for its versatility. It can be moved quickly and easily around the house, and brought outside for moments in the sunshine, and because it is customizable aesthetically, with diverse upholstery and color options, it is at home in virtually any room of the house and in any color scheme.’
– Marie Kristine Schmidt, CEO, GUBI

GUBI’s revival of the F300 Lounge Chair returns a second Paulin masterpiece to production, accompanied by its natural companion, the T877 Side Table – both a vivid demonstration of Paulin’s peerless blend of sculptural sensibility, material sensitivity, and modernist vision.