1957: Paulistano Office Chair

Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Architect

Pritzker-prize winning architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha is known for bold simplicity and an innovative use of concrete and steel.

Paulistano office chair designed by architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha

Paulistano office chair designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, 2006 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate.

Architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha used modern industrial materials to create furniture that was functional and comfortable. He developed three versions of his popular Paulistano design: a stationary chair, an office chair (shown here), and a chaise lounge.

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