Pair of Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009) for Artifort mid-century modern chairs from the F260 series also known as ABCD. Wood frame on castors with shaped foam seats and “wave” backs, with the original woven burgundy upholstery. Both chairs retain the original Artifort and Turner Ltd. paper labels to the bases. 24″ H x 29 1/4″ D x 33″ W. Circa 1979. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Note: Guardsmark, a private security firm, was founded in 1963. The company’s headquarters in downtown Memphis was noted for its collection of original mid-century modern office furniture. Condition: Both chairs overall good condition, general wear and some minor staining, one with some minor losses to seat upholstery.