2018 Jean Prouvé for Vitra Fauteuil de Salon Lounge Chair in Fabric
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Fauteuil de Salon Lounge Chair, initially designed by Jean Prouvé for Vitra in 1939.
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2018 Jean Prouvé for Vitra Fauteuil de Salon Lounge Chair in Fabric
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Fauteuil de Salon Lounge Chair, initially designed by Jean Prouvé for Vitra in 1939.
Steel
2019 Jean Prouvé for Vitra Fauteuil de Salon Lounge Chair 2x Avail
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Fauteuil de Salon Lounge Chair, initially designed by Jean Prouvé in 1939.
Steel
$577Sale Price|68% Off
Fauteuil végétal Erwan et Ronan Bouroullec, vitra
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Fauteuil végétal Erwan et Ronan Bouroullec édition vitra Conçue pour une utilisation à l'extérieur, la chaise Vegetal est résistante aux intempéries et empilable pour des raisons pr...
PVC
$911 / set
Fauteuils louis 20 by Starck pour vitra
Located in BAUD, FR
Ensemble de 4 chaises avec accoudoirs Louis 20 par Philippe Starck pour Vitra dans les années 1990 Les chaises sont en aluminium et nylon polyamide, finies en noir largeur 60 cm prof...
Aluminum
Jean Prouvé Armchair Fauteuil De Salon in Ivory Nubia Fabric
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
This example, manufactured by Vitra in 2025, is not merely a faithful re-edition.
Steel
Jean Prouvé for Vitra x G-Star Fauteuil Direction, Rare First Edition, #879
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited Edition Fauteuil Direction, originally designed by the legendary Jean Prouvé and produced in 2009 by Vitra in collaboration with G-Star RAW.
Steel
Jean Prouvé for Vitra x G-Star Fauteuil Direction Rare First Edition, #224
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited Edition Fauteuil Direction, originally designed by the legendary Jean Prouvé and produced in 2009 by Vitra in collaboration with G-Star RAW.
Steel
Fauteuil "Ota Otanek" Par Borek Sipek Pour Vitra, 1988
By B. Sipek
Located in PARIS, FR
Fauteuil Ota Otanek dessiné par Borek Sipek pour Vitra en 1988.
Metal
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 24.41 in
A pair of Fauteuil Direction carvers by Jean Prouvé for VITRA
By Jean Prouvé
Located in London, GB
Elevate your dining experience with this pair of exquisite Fauteuil Direction carvers designed by Jean Prouvé for VITRA.
Aluminum, Steel
Vitra Fauteuil Direction by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful compact armchairs Fauteuil Direction designed in 1951 by Jean Prouvé, produced by Vitra, in cognac colored twill on a black frame with solid oak armrests, floor models, lab...
Metal
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Chair by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951. Manufactured by Vitra, Switzerland. Fauteuil Direction is a comfortable armchair especially suited for dining room seating.
Steel
Fauteuil Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair by Jean Prouvé, originally designed in 1951 this example was produced in Switzerland by Vitra in 2019. This chair features a white enameled steel frame with oak arm rests. T...
Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Pivotant Office Chair by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951. Manufactured by Vitra, Switzerland. The swivel seat of Fauteuil Direction Pivotant is height adjustable, and the backward tilt mechanism ca...
Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Pivotant, G-Star Edition by Vitra, 2000s
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
Special limited edition in army green of the Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Pivotant produced by Vitra during the 2000s.
Metal
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction in White and Grey wool by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Fauteuil Direction designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951 and manufactured by Vitra in 2019.
Steel
Sold
H 32.49 in W 26.78 in
Jean Prouvé, Fauteuil De Salon by Vitra, Limited Edition Armchairs by G-Star
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Munster, NRW
Developed by Jean Prouvé, the Fauteuil de Salon is a typical example of the distinctive structural aesthetic of his designs.
Steel
Jean Prouvé, Fauteuil Kangourou Vitra Limited Edition
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare armchair. Model Kangourou designed by jean Prouvé in 1948. Only 150 units produced by vitra. Limited edition. This one have the number 142. It is new. (Never used) with origi...
Cotton
Sold
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 22.84 in
Fauteuil Direction Pivotant Office Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, 1951
By Jean Prouvé
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
Details Designer: Jean Prouvé Model: Fauteuil Direction Pivotant Producer: Vitra Year: 1951 (design) Material: Leather, metal, solid oak Type: Office chair Dimensions H 93 x W 66 x ...
Metal
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H 32.88 in W 26.38 in
Jean Prouvé, Fauteuil Direction Pivotant 1951 Limited RAW Office Edit, Chair
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Munster, NRW
A Classic they had already launched a source of inspiration for the team of G-star and 2011 Vitra and G-star RAW have in a first collaboration, the Crossover collection "Prouvé RAW" ...
Steel
Sold
H 32.88 in W 26.38 in D 21.66 in
Jean Prouvé, Fauteuil Direction Pivotant 1951 Limited RAW Office Edit, Chair
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Munster, NRW
A Classic they had already launched a source of inspiration for the team of G-star and 2011 Vitra and G-star RAW have in a first collaboration, the Crossover collection "Prouvé RAW" ...
Steel
Jean Prouve for Vitra Fauteuil de Salon Chair, Germany
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Vladimir Kagan slipper lounge chairs for Preview, 1990. Original upholstery.
Steel
Jean Prouve for Vitra "Fauteuil de Salon" Lounge Chair, 2010s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Coronado, CA
Originally designed by the French master Jean Prouve in 1939, this licensed re-edition was manufactured by Vitra in the 2010s. It features a smooth, powder-coated, round and molded s...
Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Pivotant for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Fauteuil Direction Pivotant was designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951.
Metal, Steel
Fauteuil Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair by Jean Prouvé, originally designed in 1951 this example was produced in Switzerland by Vitra in 2019. This chair features a black enameled steel frame with oak arm rests. T...
Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Armchair by Vitra, 2019
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil direction armchair by Vitra, 2019.
Enamel, Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction in White and Grey Wool by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Fauteuil Direction designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951 and manufactured by Vitra in 2019.
Steel
Sold
H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 24.02 in
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Pivotant G-Star Raw Edition for Vitra, 1951
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Fauteuil Direction Pivotant was designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951.
Metal, Steel
Fauteuil Direction by Jean Prouvé for VITRA
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Centreville, VA
The chair was intended for offices, but also for classrooms, which earned it the sobriquet of “teacher’s chair”. Fauteuil Direction is especially suited for dining room seating or a...
Steel
Sold
H 32.88 in W 26.38 in D 21.66 in
Jean Prouvé, Fauteuil Direction Pivotant 1951 Limited RAW Office Edit, Chair
By Vitra
Located in Munster, NRW
A Classic they had already launched a source of inspiration for the team of G-star and 2011 Vitra and G-star RAW have in a first collaboration, the Crossover collection "Prouvé RAW" ...
Steel
Armchair "Fauteuil De Salon" Prouvé Raw for Vitra, Green
Located in Roma, RM
Designed by Jean Prouvé in 1939 Fauteuil de Salon is a typical example of the structural aesthetic that distinguishes his projects. Fauteuil de Salon joins simple planes into a unifi...
Cotton, Wood
Set of 4 - Vitra Jean Prouve Fauteuil Direction Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Originally designed by Jean Prouvé in 1939. Set of 4 chairs in very good overall condition. These can also be sold as a set of two. Light grey fabric. Extremely comfortable and s...
Fabric
Sold
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 21.66 in
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Pivotant, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited edition desk chair from the G-Star raw edition made by Vitra. G-Star ordered these chairs for their new Headquarters in Amsterdam by the architect Rem Koolhaas. They where a...
Sheet Metal
Sold
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 32.68 in
Armchairs "Fauteuil De Salon" Prouvé RAW For Vitra , White 'Set of 2'
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 2 Armchairs "Fauteuil De Salon" Prouvé RAW For Vitra - White. Authorised reedition of the original design in 1939 Fauteuil de Salon joins simple planes into a unified archit...
Cotton, Wood
Sold
H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 33.08 in
Limited Edition Armchairs "Fauteuil De Salon" in Leather by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited edition Fauteuil de Salon, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1939.
Steel
Sold
H 32.88 in W 26.38 in D 21.66 in
Jean Prouvé, Fauteuil Direction Pivotant 1951 Limited RAW Office Edit, Chair
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Munster, NRW
A classic they had already launched a source of inspiration for the team of G-Star and 2011 Vitra and G-Star RAW have in a first collaboration, the Crossover collection "Prouvé RAW" ...
Steel
Sold
H 32.88 in W 26.38 in D 21.66 in
Jean Prouvé, Fauteuil Direction Pivotant 1951 Limited RAW Office Edit, Chair
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Munster, NRW
A Classic they had already launched a source of inspiration for the team of G-Star and 2011 Vitra and G-Star RAW have in a first collaboration, the Crossover collection "Prouvé RAW" ...
Steel
Sold
H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 33.08 in
Limited Edition Armchair "Fauteuil De Salon" in Two-tone Fabric by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited edition Fauteuil de Salon, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1939.
Steel
Sold
H 32 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Prouvé RAW Office Edition Fauteuil Direction by Jean Prouvé for VITRA X G-STAR R
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Centreville, VA
Price PER chair. 2 chairs have the special edition labels(Vitra and G-STAR RAW) on legs 1 chair have the special edition label (G-STAR RAW ONLY, Vitra label missing) 1 chair missing...
Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction, Japanese Red
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Fauteuil Direction designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951 and made by Vitra.
Steel
Jean Prouvé- Fauteuil Kangourou, VITRA Limited Edition
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Vitra limited edition of 150 pieces worldwide. Dedar Fabric and Oak Wood Base. The chair is new and comes with complete documents by vitra.
Cotton
Jean Prouvé- Fauteuil Kangourou, VITRA Limited Edition
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Vitra limited edition of 150 pieces worldwide. Dedar Fabric and Oak Wood Base. The chair is new and comes with complete documents by vitra.
Cotton
Lounge Chair Fauteuil De Salon by Prouvè
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Fauteuil armchair by Salon combines the simple planes of a homogeneous architectural object with an extraordinarily comfortable seat and backrest.
Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil de Salon by Vitra, 2020
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil de Salon by Vitra 2020 Jean Prouvé Fauteuil de Salon designed in 1939, this custom made chair produced by Vitra combines plain surfaces into a complete archit...
Steel
Dutch Design by Gispen Lounge Chair "Model 302" for Kembo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage chair with a midcentury style black metal frame in original very good condition. Textured upholstery in a rich charcoal brown.
Metal
$6,495
H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 43.31 in
Modernist French Design Jean Prouvé, Grand Repos D80 by Tecta, 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
The D80 lounge chair (also called the Machine Chair) was originally designed during the 1920s by Jean Prouvé for his own use: The chair is built up in metal, with a leather seat str...
Steel
Philippe Starck Sonderbar armchair XO 1983
By Philippe Starck
Located in Grenoble, FR
Philippe Starck iconic armchair model Sonderbar which already represents all the concept orientations of this designer. Ultra-rare Disform Edition XO The chair is characterized by it...
Iron
Post modern Philippe Starck chair for Driade Italy , 1980
By Philippe Starck
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 47.5cm Width , 55cm Depth, 79,5cm Height, 48cm Height seat Material: Leather. wood Color: Black , Beige
Metal
Paire de fauteuils Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll
Located in Rouen, FR
Fauteuils modèle 54 conçus par Gae Aulenti et édités par Knoll International. Modèles entièrement noirs avec structure en métal et assise ainsi que dossier rembourrés et recouverts d...
Metal
1st Edition Cité Armchair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare first edition Jean Prouve Cité chair by Vitra, circa 2002. The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed to fu...
Metal
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Zürich, CH
These items express a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. They are simple, self-evident, and direct. They are made out of ...
Steel
Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
Groovy lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin in 1972 and manufactured for Artifort, Holland. Model No: F598, or also known as "M" chair. Chair has been newly reupholstered in green ...
Metal
Design Patricia Urquiola Back-Wing Chair For Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design Patricia Urquiola Back-Wing Chair For Cassina This distinctive chair by Patricia Urquiola outclasses the stereotypes with a bold new plasticity and its own personality. The B...
Wood
$1,384 / item
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 23.23 in
Customizable Artifort Moulin Chair with Armrests by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A good, old-fashioned chair designed by the late Pierre Paulin. Previously in the collection of Thonet France, it now completes the Artifort collection. The design of the Moulin date...
Textile
$5,900
H 37.8 in W 33.47 in D 34.26 in
Piero De Martini Viola d'Amore Lounge Chair, Forma Edition Under Cassina License
By Piero De Martini
Located in São Paulo, BR
Viola d'Amore lounge chair designed by Piero De Martini for Cassina, in the edition produced in Brazil by Forma S.A. under license from Cassina in the 1970s, with an exposed frame in...
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Paulin F444 Lounge Chair Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The F444 chair by Pierre Paulin is a true design classic. With its metal frame and saddle leather seat, it has a strong and elegant look. This is an early edition of the chair, makin...
Metal
F555 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare F555 model, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 60's. Just upholstered with new foam and lovely high quality 100% wool fabric. The chair is in perfect condition....
Metal
Fauteuil Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll
Located in Rouen, FR
Fauteuil modèle 54 conçus par Gae Aulenti et édités par Knoll International. Modèles entièrement noirs avec structure en métal et assise ainsi que dossier rembourrés et recouverts de...
Metal
Vico Magistretti "122" Chair for Cassina, 1967
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, black structure and ranch leather, Italy, 1967. The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural design, created wi...
Leather, Beech, Plywood
$3,912 / item
H 42.13 in W 32.68 in D 36.62 in
Customizable Artifort Kalm Comfort Lounge Chair by Patrick Norguet
By Patrick Norguet, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Kalm is a large, cosy armchair designed by Patrick Norguet in 2015. To give you a warmer and more domestic feel, Artifort now brings Kalm Comfort. Developed with extra soft padding a...
Textile
Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Brutalist Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern long dresser by Lane for their "Pueblo" series. Adorned with mosaic style wood collage, making a striking brutalist style front. Nine wide drawers. Great statement...
Walnut
$2,720 / item
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Flamingo Bedside Table, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Flamingo bedside table in laminated wood and plastic, designed in 1984 by Michele De Lucchi. Michele De Lucchi was born in 1951 in Ferrara and graduated in architecture in Florence....
Wood, Plastic
$41,206Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique Table with matching chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in amstelveen, NL
2011 Jean Prouvé by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique table with matching standard chairs. This limited edition table was only produced in this version for one year in 2011. Other...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$2,472Sale Price|28% Off
H 71.26 in W 47.25 in D 9.06 in
Giò Ponti in the Manner Italian Midcentury Coat Racks 50's
By Gio Ponti
Located in bari, IT
Walnut wood structure coat rack with brass table anchored to the structure, embellished with brass circles creating harmony in the wooden panel. Crystal hood with brass anchors. 1950...
Brass
$25,753
H 39.38 in W 68.9 in D 20.48 in
Rare Transformable ‘Kaidan’ Cabinet by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1962
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Echt, NL
Very hard to find ‘Kaidan’ cabinet in very good condition. Designed by Kazuhide Takahama in 1962. Manufactured by Gavina SPA, Bologna. The kaidan (Which means stairs) is a transfo...
Plywood
$1,135 / item
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic and Black Stripes by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Ceramic
$87,500
H 12.5 in W 46 in D 22.5 in
Ado Chale "Goutte d'Eau" Bronze Coffee Table Signed, Belgium, 1970s, Certificate
By Ado Chale
Located in New York, NY
Early and rare “Goutte d’Eau” oval coffee table by Belgian artisan and designer Ado Chale, created in the late 1970s. This sculptural piece features a finely cast bronze tabletop res...
Bronze, Steel
$18,313
H 7.09 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in
Francois Xavier Lalanne for Daum, Oiseau de verre, 56/300, circa 1979
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in LYON, FR
Sublime oiseau de Daum et Francois-Xavier Lalanne en verre et bronze. Editée en 1978, cette pièce est signée deux fois et numérotée 56/300. C'est une véritable pièce de collection...
Bronze
Achille Castiglioni Cocoon Suspension Light by Flos, Italy 1960s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Long Island City, NY
Achille Castiglioni cocoon suspension light by Flos Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Resin and enameled steel frame. Resin was applied to the frame with spraying techniqu...
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamp Ya2 1990s Production
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari table lamp model YA2, early 1990s production, from an estate in DC. I.Noguchi stamped shade, along with Moon and Sun logo and Japan underneath, US wired 1...
Steel
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Difane, Colección Estudio
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$512 / item
H 5.52 in W 2.37 in D 3.55 in
Vitra Miniature "Wiggle Side" Chair by Frank Gehry Designed in 1972
By Frank Gehry, Vitra
Located in Naples, IT
For more than two decades, the Vitra Design Museum has been making miniature replicas of the most important pieces of its design furniture collection. The Miniatures Collection summa...
Wood
Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in Black
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trix is made up of three different elements connected by an elegant system of elastics which can transform and adapt to different uses through easy rotation. Trix can be an original ...
Fabric, Plastic
Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Charles and Ray Eames designed ESU 400-C for Herman Miller. This is the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a ...
Steel, Chrome
$1,750 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
BOMBS Pouf by Hermhaus, White Bouclé, Mid-Century Modern Design
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The BOMBS Pouf by Hermhaus is a sculptural seating piece with a modern identity, inspired by the organic forms of the insect world. Its distinctive silhouette emerges from the harmon...
Wood, Oak
Italian Art Deco Sideboard - 40's
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco Sideboard Italy, 1930s Art Deco sideboard with a highly accomplished asymmetrical composition, defined by a subtle interplay of volumes and curves. Executed in veneered rose...
Rosewood
Engineer and metalsmith, self-taught designer and architect, manufacturer and teacher, Jean Prouvé was a key force in the evolution of 20th-century French design, introducing a style that combined economy of means and stylistic chic. Along with his frequent client and collaborator Le Corbusier and others, Prouvé, using his practical skills and his understanding of industrial materials, steered French modernism onto a path that fostered principled, democratic approaches to architecture and design.
Prouvé was born in Nancy, a city with a deep association with the decorative arts. (It is home, for example, to the famed Daum crystal manufactory.) His father, Victor Prouvé, was a ceramist and a friend and co-worker of such stars of the Art Nouveau era as glass artist Émile Gallé and furniture maker Louis Majorelle. Jean Prouvé apprenticed to a blacksmith, studied engineering, and produced ironwork for such greats of French modernism as the architect Robert Mallet-Stevens. In 1931, he opened the firm Atelier Prouvé. There, he perfected techniques in folded metal that resulted in his Standard chair (1934) and other designs aimed at institutions such as schools and hospitals.
During World War II, Prouvé was a member of the French Resistance, and his first postwar efforts were devoted to designing metal pre-fab housing for those left homeless by the conflict. In the 1950s, Prouvé would unite with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret (Le Corbusier’s cousin) on numerous design projects. In 1952, he and Perriand and artist Sonia Delaunay created pieces for the Cité Internationale Universitaire foundation in Paris, which included the colorful, segmented bookshelves that are likely Prouvé’s and Perriand’s best-known designs. The pair also collaborated on 1954’s Antony line of furniture, which again, like the works on 1stDibs, demonstrated a facility for combining material strength with lightness of form.
Prouvé spent his latter decades mostly as a teacher. His work has recently won new appreciation: in 2008 the hotelier Andre Balazs purchased at auction (hammer price: just under $5 million) the Maison Tropicale, a 1951 architectural prototype house that could be shipped flat-packed, and was meant for use by Air France employees in the Congo. Other current Prouvé collectors include Brad Pitt, Larry Gagosian, Martha Stewart and the fashion designer Marc Jacobs.
The rediscovery of Jean Prouvé — given not only the aesthetic and practical power of his designs but also the social conscience his work represents — marks one of the signal “good” aspects of collecting vintage 20th-century design. An appreciation of Prouvé is an appreciation of human decency.
Find antique Jean Prouvé chairs, tables, chaise longues and other furniture on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.