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.

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.

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.

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.