Fauteuil Direction
Fauteuil Direction by Jean Prouvé for VITRA
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Centreville, VA
“teacher’s chair”.
Fauteuil Direction is especially suited for dining room seating or as an armchair in home
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2018 Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Dining Chairs by Vitra 12x Avail
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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
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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Fauteuil Direction
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Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction 1951
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Prouvé RAW Office Edition Fauteuil Direction Pivotant by Jean Prouvé
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Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Pivotant G-Star Raw Edition for Vitra, 1951
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Fauteuil Direction For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fauteuil direction you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and fabric, every fauteuil direction was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a fauteuil direction, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer fauteuil direction, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A fauteuil direction, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made fauteuil direction has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jean Prouvé and Vitra are consistently popular.
How Much is a Fauteuil Direction?
Prices for a fauteuil direction start at $1,360 and top out at $5,131 with the average selling for $3,531.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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