Jean Prouvé

Jean Prouvé was born in 1901 in Paris, learned the art of metal craftsmanship thanks to Emile Robert, Enghien and Szabo in Paris.      In 1924 he opened his own workshop in Nancy, and in 1925 he began producing his first furniture elements in bent sheet steel,  He was a founding member of the Union des Artistes Modernes (UAM) in 1930. The following year he created his own manufacturing company, Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé. In the 1930s, the company produced numerous furniture designs and some of the first prefabricated architectural elements, including components for the Maison du Peuple in Clichy (in collaboration with architects Beaudoin and Lods), whose steel and glass structure attracted great attention.

He taught as a lecturer at the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers (CNAM) from 1957 to 1970. In 1971 he played a major role in selecting the design by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers for the the Centre Pompidou as chairman of the competition jury.

Between 1980 and 1984, Prouvé again devoted himself to the further development of furniture of his own design. He died in Nancy in 1984. In many of his works, Jean Prouvé achieved the goal of combining functional requirements, honest use of materials and economic issues with the complex demands of mass production. Starting from 2002, in close collaboration with the Prouvé family, Vitra has devoted itself to reissuing several designs by this great builder.

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armchairs

Vitra - Cité armchair fabric

210 437 00
€2,918.03
The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. This comfortable and wide armchair is equipped with powder coated steel runners and leather belt armrests. The price refers to the F40 fabric category.
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Coffee Table

Vitra - Guéridon Bas small table natural oak

212 043 70
€1,963.11
The coffee table Guéridon Bas has a heavy natural oak top, resting on three legs in the same essence. These elements are held together by means of a sturdy bent metal sheet structure. This sober coffee table lends itself to a wide range of furnishings.
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tables

Vitra - Guéridon D90 table dark oak

212 024 04
€2,311.48
The round table Guéridon, produced by designer and engineer Jean Prouvé, in high quality dark oak stands out for its structural clarity.
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tables

Vitra - Guéridon D105 table natural oak

212 025 70
€2,139.34
 The round table Guéridon, produced by designer and engineer Jean Prouvé, in high quality dark oak stands out for its structural clarity.
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tables

Vitra - Table SAM Bois natural oak L180

212 028 70
€4,147.54
Jean Prouvé designed the Table S.A.M. Bois, an elegant table with wooden legs. The solid wood components give the table a note of simplicity and refinement.
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tables

Vitra - Table SAM Bois american walnut L200

212 029 75
€6,827.87
 Jean Prouvé designed the Table S.A.M. Bois, an elegant table with wooden legs. The solid wood components give the table a note of simplicity and refinement.
Vitra - Table SAM Bois dark oak L220 Vitra - Table SAM Bois dark oak L220 2
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tables

Vitra - Table SAM Bois dark oak L220

212 030 04
€5,459.02
Jean Prouvé designed the Table S.A.M. Bois, an elegant table with wooden legs. The solid wood components give the table a note of simplicity and refinement.
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tables

Vitra - Table SAM Bois natural oak L240

212 031 70
€5,352.46
 Jean Prouvé designed the Table S.A.M. Bois, an elegant table with wooden legs. The solid wood components give the table a note of simplicity and refinement.
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tables

Vitra - Table SAM Bois natural oak L260

212 032 70
€6,213.11
  Jean Prouvé designed the Table S.A.M. Bois, an elegant table with wooden legs. The solid wood components give the table a note of simplicity and refinement.
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tables

Vitra - EM Table L180 HPL ivory

212 038 49
€2,557.38
The aesthetic aspect of Jean Prouvé’s EM Table adheres to structural principles, illustrating in its construction the flow of forces and stresses. Thanks to the wide selection, you can find the ideal EM Table for any dining room. The price refers to the table with base Group of colors 1. Configurable article
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tables

Vitra - EM Table L200 HPL asphalt

212 039 67
€2,639.34
The aesthetic aspect of Jean Prouvé’s EM Table adheres to structural principles, illustrating in its construction the flow of forces and stresses. Thanks to the wide selection, you can find the ideal EM Table for any dining room. The price refers to the table with base Group of colors 1. Configurable article
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tables

Vitra - EM Table L220 HPL ivory

212 040 49
€2,893.44
The aesthetic aspect of Jean Prouvé’s EM Table adheres to structural principles, illustrating in its construction the flow of forces and stresses. Thanks to the wide selection, you can find the ideal EM Table for any dining room. The price refers to the table with base Group of colors 1. Configurable article
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tables

Vitra - EM Table L240 HPL asphalt

212 041 67
€3,180.33
The aesthetic aspect of Jean Prouvé’s EM Table adheres to structural principles, illustrating in its construction the flow of forces and stresses. Thanks to the wide selection, you can find the ideal EM Table for any dining room. The price refers to the table with base Group of colors 1. Configurable article
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tables

Vitra - EM Table L260 natural oak

212 037 03
€4,385.25
The aesthetic aspect of Jean Prouvé’s EM Table adheres to structural principles, illustrating in its construction the flow of forces and stresses. Thanks to the wide selection, you can find the ideal EM Table for any dining room. The price refers to the table with base Group of colors 1. Configurable article
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chairs

Vitra - Standard natural oak chair

210 435 10
€720.49
The Standard Chair by Jean Prouvé has become one of the most famous classics of the French "constructeur". The seat and back of this iconic minimalist chair is in natural oak, with protective enamel, while the metal structure is available in various colors.
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Wall Lamps

Vitra - Potence prouvé wall lamp blanc colombe

412 399 02
€1,258.20
The Potence wall lamp is one of Jean Prouvé’s masterpieces and is equipped with a long swivel arm,  made of tubular steel with oak wood handle. The lamp is controlled by a cable dimmer and equipped with a bulb.
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Wall Lamps

Vitra - Petite Potence wall lamp deep black

201 265 02
€799.18
Petite Potence is an ideal lighting choice for a wide range of settings, from dining and living rooms to offices or cafés.
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tables

Vitra - Trapèze table

412 391 00
€5,278.69
Designed by Jean Prouvé, the Trapèze table has a distinctive character given by the trapezoidal steel sheet legs.
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stools

Vitra - Tabouret Haut natural oak stool

212 016 01
€750.00
The classic Tabouret Haut bar stool by Jean Prouvé is available in robust solid oak, with a natural or dark stained finish.
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stools

Vitra - Tabouret Haut stool dark oak

212 016 02
€750.00
The classic Tabouret Haut bar stool by Jean Prouvé is available in robust solid oak, with a natural or dark stained finish.
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chairs

Vitra - Chaise Tout Bois chair dark oak

210 645 04
€709.02
Chaise Tout Bois is the only seat of the "constructeur" and designer Jean Prouvé made entirely of wood.
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armchairs

Vitra - Cité armchair leather

210 437 00
€4,049.18
The Cité armchair is one of the first masterpieces of the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. This comfortable and wide armchair is equipped with powder coated steel shoes and armrests made of leather straps. The price refers to the Leather L50 coating.
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tables

Vitra - Table SAM Bois dark oak L180

212 028 04
€5,024.59
Jean Prouvé designed the Table S.A.M. Bois, an elegant table with wooden legs. The solid wood components give the table a note of simplicity and refinement.