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Prouvé Raw Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé and G Star Raw for Vitra
Prouvé Raw Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé and G Star Raw for Vitra

Prouvé Raw Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé and G Star Raw for Vitra

By G-Star RAW, Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Saint Paul, MN

Limited edition Tabouret 307, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951. Reissued for the Vitra x G Star Raw

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2010s Modern Stools

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Metal

Prouvé Raw Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé and G Star Raw for Vitra
Prouvé Raw Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé and G Star Raw for Vitra

Prouvé Raw Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé and G Star Raw for Vitra

By Vitra, G-Star RAW, Jean Prouvé

Located in Saint Paul, MN

Limited edition Tabouret 307, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951. Reissued for the Vitra x G Star Raw

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2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouvé, Tabouret 307, Limited G-Star RAW Edition, White/Black, Vitra, 2011
Jean Prouvé, Tabouret 307, Limited G-Star RAW Edition, White/Black, Vitra, 2011

Jean Prouvé, Tabouret 307, Limited G-Star RAW Edition, White/Black, Vitra, 2011

By G-Star RAW, Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Krefeld, DE

Originally designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951, the Tabouret 307 is an iconic example of his functional

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique Table with matching chairs
Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique Table with matching chairs

Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique Table with matching chairs

$43,012Sale 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

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2010s European Post-Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra - Flavigny Daybed
Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra - Flavigny Daybed

Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra - Flavigny Daybed

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H 20.08 in W 81.11 in D 33.47 in

Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra - Flavigny Daybed

By Vitra, Jean Prouvé, G-Star RAW

Located in NIJMEGEN, NL

Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra - Flavigny Daybed - NR.24 The Vitra daybed is in fine and

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2010s French Daybeds

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Cotton

Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra , Flavigny Daybed , No.24
Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra , Flavigny Daybed , No.24

Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra , Flavigny Daybed , No.24

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H 23.23 in W 79.93 in D 33.47 in

Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra , Flavigny Daybed , No.24

By Vitra, Jean Prouvé, G-Star RAW

Located in NIJMEGEN, NL

is marked Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra and also authorized reissue. Since it was a limited

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric

Jean Prouvé Bahut, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Bahut, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra

Jean Prouvé Bahut, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra

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H 39.77 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in

Jean Prouvé Bahut, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Dronten, NL

Limited edition Bahut sideboard from the G-Star Raw edition made by Vitra. G-Star ordered these

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Sheet Metal

Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Pivotant, G-Star Edition by Vitra, 2000s
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Pivotant, G-Star Edition by Vitra, 2000s

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

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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Jean Prouvé Cite Lounge Chair (Prouvé RAW Edition) by G Star Raw and Vitra
Jean Prouvé Cite Lounge Chair (Prouvé RAW Edition) by G Star Raw and Vitra

Jean Prouvé Cite Lounge Chair (Prouvé RAW Edition) by G Star Raw and Vitra

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Saint Paul, MN

denim. With age, Prouvé’s furniture develops character – as does jeans. G-Star, Jean Prouvé and Vitra

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Jean Prouvé Banc Marcoule, 1955, G-Star Raw for Vitra Limited Edition Bench
Jean Prouvé Banc Marcoule, 1955, G-Star Raw for Vitra Limited Edition Bench

Jean Prouvé Banc Marcoule, 1955, G-Star Raw for Vitra Limited Edition Bench

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Dronten, NL

Limited edition bench, made for one year only in 2012 by Vitra. Marked with G-Star Raw label. We

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21st Century and Contemporary French Benches

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Steel

2011 Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Lit Flavigny Daybed 049
2011 Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Lit Flavigny Daybed 049

2011 Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Lit Flavigny Daybed 049

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Palm Springs, CA

is marked Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra and also authorized re-edition. As it was a limited

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Jean Prouvé, Fauteuil De Salon by Vitra, Limited Edition Armchairs by G-Star
Jean Prouvé, Fauteuil De Salon by Vitra, Limited Edition Armchairs by G-Star

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

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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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G-Star RAW Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Petit Potence
G-Star RAW Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Petit Potence

G-Star RAW Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Petit Potence

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Dronten, NL

for 1 year only. "Jean Prouvé by G Star Raw for Vitra". A collaboration between the denim brand G

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Jean Prouvé Bahut, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Bahut, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra

Jean Prouvé Bahut, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra

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H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in

Jean Prouvé Bahut, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Dronten, NL

Limited edition Bahut sideboard from the G-Star Raw edition made by Vitra. G-Star ordered these

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Sheet Metal

Jean Prouvé Bureau Métallique, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Bureau Métallique, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra

Jean Prouvé Bureau Métallique, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Dronten, NL

Limited edition desk from the G-Star Raw edition made by Vitra. G-Star ordered these desks for

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2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Jean Prouvé Bureau Métallique, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Bureau Métallique, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra

Jean Prouvé Bureau Métallique, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Dronten, NL

Limited edition desk from the G-Star Raw edition made by Vitra. G-Star ordered these desks for

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Pivotant, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Pivotant, G-Star Raw Edition by Vitra

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs an...

Materials

Sheet Metal

Prouvé RAW Office Edition Fauteuil Direction by Jean Prouvé for VITRA X G-STAR R
Prouvé RAW Office Edition Fauteuil Direction by Jean Prouvé for VITRA X G-STAR R

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

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouve Limited Edition Standard Chair by G-Star for Vitra
Jean Prouve Limited Edition Standard Chair by G-Star for Vitra

Jean Prouve Limited Edition Standard Chair by G-Star for Vitra

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Standard chair G-Star raw by Jean Prouve. Manufactured by Vitra in limited edition. In good

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Lit Flavigny Daybed
Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Lit Flavigny Daybed

Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Lit Flavigny Daybed

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Dronten, NL

"Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra". Excellent fast and affordable worldwide shipping. White glove

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

2011 Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique Table
2011 Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique Table

2011 Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique Table

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Palm Springs, CA

2011 Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique table #060. This limited edition table was

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2010s Dutch Dining Room Tables

Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Pivotant G-Star Raw Edition for Vitra, 1951
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Pivotant G-Star Raw Edition for Vitra, 1951

Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Pivotant G-Star Raw Edition for Vitra, 1951

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Amsterdam, NL

by Vitra in collaboration with the Prouvé family and Art Directors of G-Star. Together they created a

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Limited edition Cité armchair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra x G-Star Raw #50
Limited edition Cité armchair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra x G-Star Raw #50

Limited edition Cité armchair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra x G-Star Raw #50

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Rare limited edition Cité armchair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra x G-Star Raw. This model is still with

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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Wall Light
Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Wall Light

Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Wall Light

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H 11.82 in W 1.38 in D 40.95 in

Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Wall Light

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Dronten, NL

for 1 year only. "Jean Prouvé by G Star Raw for Vitra". A collaboration between the denim brand G

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

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Steel

Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Wall Light
Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Wall Light

Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Wall Light

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H 11.82 in W 1.38 in D 40.95 in

Limited Edition Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Wall Light

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Dronten, NL

for 1 year only. "Jean Prouvé by G Star Raw for Vitra". A collaboration between the denim brand G

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

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Steel

Cité Chair designed by Jean Prouvé, Row Office Edition by G-Star for Vitra
Cité Chair designed by Jean Prouvé, Row Office Edition by G-Star for Vitra

Cité Chair designed by Jean Prouvé, Row Office Edition by G-Star for Vitra

By G-Star RAW, Vitra, Jean Prouvé

Located in Hudson, NY

collaboration with the Prouvê family, G-Star and Vitra. Featuring special color markings on the side and

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouvé Limited Edition Leather Steering Chair by G-Star for Vitra Desk
Jean Prouvé Limited Edition Leather Steering Chair by G-Star for Vitra Desk

Jean Prouvé Limited Edition Leather Steering Chair by G-Star for Vitra Desk

By Vitra, Jean Prouvé

Located in Roubaix, FR

Green leather and metal steering chair G-Star raw by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Vitra in limited

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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs

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Metal

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Jean Prouvé for sale on 1stDibs

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.