$2,591
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
The Fauteuil Direction Pivotant by Jean Prouvé is one of the most recognizable office chair designs
Metal
$23,556
H 36.23 in W 43.31 in D 24.41 in
Jean Prouvé black leather Fauteuil de Grand Repos D80 Lounge Chair Steel 1981
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Milano, IT
Jean Prouvé’s iconic “Fauteuil de Grand Repos” D80, originally designed in 1928, represents one of
Steel
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
Jean Prouvé for VITRA. Crafted in Switzerland, these chairs boast a stunning grey colour and are made
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 28.75 in D 28.35 in
Paire de fauteuils Art Déco en palissandre et magnifique tissu velours
By Jean Prouvé
Located in CANNES, FR
Très belle paire de fauteuils Art-Déco en palissandre et tissu velours de couleur rouge et gris
Velvet, Palisander
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
Metal
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited edition Fauteuil Direction designed by Jean Prouvé and made by Vitra in collaboration with
Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil de Salon
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited edition Fauteuil de Salon, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951. The edition is sold out. From
Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Fauteuil de Salon
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare limited edition Fauteuil de Salon, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1939. From the 2011 Vitra - G
Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil D'amphitheatre, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Jean Prouve, circa 1950. Black lacquered steel sheet structure supports three
Metal
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
Cotton
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction 1951
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited edition dining/desk/conference chair made by Vitra in collaboration with G-Star. More available for a limited time.
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
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
Steel
Pair of Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Fauteuil De Salon in Leather
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare set of 2 limited edition Fauteuil de Salon, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1939. From the 2014
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. White
Steel
Sold
H 32.88 in W 26.38 in L 32.88 in
Jean Prouvé, Fauteuil Direction Pivotant 1951 Limited RAW Office Edit, Chair
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Munster, NRW
of Jean Prouvé - technical objects, which are characterized by structural necessity, but at the same
Steel
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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, Jean Prouvé
Located in Munster, NRW
of Jean Prouvé - technical objects, which are characterized by structural necessity, but at the same
Steel
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H 32.49 in W 26.78 in L 32.49 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
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
Metal
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
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, Japanese Red
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Fauteuil Direction designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951 and made by Vitra. The Fauteuil Direction is
Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction RAW Limited Edition
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited edition Fauteuil Direction designed by Jean Prouvé and made in 2011 by Vitra in
Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction RAW Limited Edition
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited edition Fauteuil Direction designed by Jean Prouvé and made in 2011 by Vitra in
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. This office chair was manufactured
Metal, Steel
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
Fabric
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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 time for other Prouvé collectors. Upholstered in premium leather. Marked. Excellent fast and
Sheet Metal
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. White
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, Jean Prouvé
Located in Munster, NRW
of Jean Prouvé - technical objects, which are characterized by structural necessity, but at the same
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, Jean Prouvé
Located in Munster, NRW
of Jean Prouvé - technical objects, which are characterized by structural necessity, but at the same
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. This office chair was manufactured
Metal, Steel
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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
of Jean Prouvé - technical objects, which are characterized by structural necessity, but at the same
Steel
Fauteuil Direction by Jean Prouvé for VITRA
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Centreville, VA
offices. The design reflects Jean Prouvé's characteristic aesthetic vocabulary, which is based on
Steel
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H 37.5 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
Prouvé RAW Office Edition Fauteuil Direction Pivotant by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Centreville, VA
This specific model is a limited edition designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951. Reissued for the G Star
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
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
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
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
This specific model is a limited edition designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951. Reissued for the G Star
Steel
Prouvé RAW Office Edition Fauteuil Direction
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Centreville, VA
This specific model is a limited edition designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951. Reissued for the G Star
Steel
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. Made by Vitra in 2018, in
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. Made by Vitra in 2018, in
Steel
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
Cotton, Wood
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
Cotton, Wood
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.
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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
Sold
H 40.95 in W 64.18 in D 29.53 in
Rare "Fauteuil D'amphithéâtre" by Jean Prouvé, France, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wilnis, UT
Outstanding three-seat bench "Fauteuil D'amphithéâtre" designed by Jean Prouve´, manufactured by
Metal
Lounge Chair Fauteuil De Salon by Prouvè
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in San Francisco, CA
engineer Jean Prouvé, the armchair has been updated with a range of contemporary colors. With its solid
Steel
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil de Salon by Vitra, 2020
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil de Salon by Vitra 2020 Jean Prouvé Fauteuil de Salon designed in 1939, this
Steel
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H 28.35 in W 24.02 in D 27.96 in
50s Rare Metal Framed Plywood and Rattan Fauteuil in the style of Jean Prouvé
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
, such as with this fauteuil. The red frame is in good condition the seat is a very rare design with
Metal
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.