Reimagining Pierre Paulin's La Déclive Seating Concept at Design Miami.Paris

The modular, versatile construction regards the floor as livable furniture, exemplifying a profound integration of interior architecture and furniture design.

‘La Déclive’, a modular seating concept designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966, and presented by Paulin, Paulin, Paulin

Exhibited at Design Miami. In Paris, Pierre Paulin's innovative seating concept La Déclive has been reinterpreted by Paulin, Paulin, Paulin, a family-driven initiative designed to perpetuate his legacy. The show, titled “Articulated Floors,” elevates the notion by enlarging the design to enormous dimensions.

Initially conceived in 1966, La Déclive is an articulated seating apparatus composed of cushioned bars, enabling the user to modify and rearrange as required. According to Paulin, the radical approach embodied his ultimate ideal: “to eradicate traditional furniture in favor of a mutable, inhabitable floor.”

In contrast to conventional furniture, which relies on the floor for support, La Déclive presents the floor as a form of furniture in its own right. The proposal exemplifies the integration of interior architecture and furniture design, proposing a novel utilization of communal areas that is both modular and adaptable to various functions.

Regarding Design Miami. The Paris exhibit features a performance inspired by John Cage's EXTENDED LULLABY (1994), complemented by a spatial experience that reflects their combined contributions to artistic innovation. Their artistic methodologies align in promoting subjectivity and fluid interpretation.