$10,324
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 37.41 in
Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002 Model: Cité Designer: Jean
Upholstery
$3,276Sale Price|22% Off
H 33 in W 26.75 in D 35 in
'Cité' Leather and Steel Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, Signed
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by the iconic French engineer and designer Jean Prouvé, the Cité Lounge Chair is an
Metal
20 Century Seats (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Egon Eiermann, Dreibeiniger Stuhl SE 69, 1952 (Chair) 28 Jean Prouve, Sessel. Cite Universitaire
Paper
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in Black for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Cité chair in black for Vitra. The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French
Steel
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in Beige & Ecru for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in Beige & Ecru for Vitra. The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the
Steel
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in Beige and Red for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in beige and red for Vitra. The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the
Steel
Jean Prouvé Cité Armchair by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Jean Prouvé in 194130. Manufactured by Vitra, Switzerland. Designed for a
Steel
Jean Prouvé Cité Armchair by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Jean Prouvé in 194130. Manufactured by Vitra, Switzerland. Designed for a
Steel
Jean Prouvé, Cité Desk, likely 1940s, original condition
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Cité desk with drawer, designed by Jean Prouvé and made in his workshop, Ateliers Jean Prouvé in
Metal
Vitra Cité by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the iconic Cité chair by renowned designer Jean Prouvé for Vitra. This timeless piece
Metal
Cité Armchair by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Cité armchair was designed by Jean Prouvé in 1930 for a competition to furnish the rooms at the
Metal
Limited Edition "Cité" Armchair in Leather by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé
Steel
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H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 33.08 in
Limited Edition "Cité" Armchair RAW Steel by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé
Steel
Sold
H 23.63 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Daybed Model S.C.A.L. Designed by Jean Prouvé for Cité Cansado, Mauritania, 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in amstelveen, NL
Daybed model S.C.A.L. Bed designed by Jean Prouvé from Atelier Prouve, Circa 1958. Structure in
Steel
Jean Prouve Trapeze Table for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prouve's table for the Cite Universitaire in Antony France 1954. Table is a series of trapezoidal
Steel
Reading Light
Located in London, GB
Jean Prouve at the the La Cite University de Monthois in Nancy c.1930. In beautiful original patination
Metal
Jean Prouve Cité Armchair - Beige upholstery Japanese Red Base
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé
Lacquer
Jean Prouve Cité Armchair - Beige upholstery Japanese Red Base
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé
Lacquer
Jean Prouve Cite Lounge Chairs by Vitra-One available
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in San Francisco, CA
About The Cité lounge chair is one of Prouvé's earlier furniture designs and it fits perfectly in
Steel
Sold
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 37.41 in
Jean Prouvé, Cité Armchair by Vitra 2002 Chair, 1930 Cité Universitaire Nancy
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Munster, NRW
The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé
Steel
Jean Prouve Red Lounge Chair Model Cité
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Jean Prouvé 1901-1984. Easy chair, model Cité. Red felt upholstery and black-lacquered metal frame
Sold
H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 33.08 in
Limited Edition "Cité" Armchair RAW Steel by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé
Steel
Sold
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 37.41 in
Limited edition Cité armchair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra x G-Star Raw #50
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare limited edition Cité armchair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra x G-Star Raw. This model is still with
Metal
Jean Prouvé Cité Desk, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A great example of a Cité desk by Jean Prouvé, and manufactured by Ateliers Jean Prouvé, circa 1950.
Steel
Jean Prouve Cite Desk & Standard Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ateliers Jean Prouvé France, 1950 desk maeasures -35.5 w x 27.5 d x 28.5 h inches
Steel, Aluminum
Cité Desk by Jean Prouvé for Ateliers Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chicago, IL
Private collection, Paris Private collection, Tokyo
Steel
Cite Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra Editions
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with decal manufacturer's label to frame: [Prouvé Collection Vitra Editions 2002].
Steel, Chrome
Cite lounge chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra Editions
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside of frame: [Prouve Collection Vitra Editions
Steel, Chrome
Cite Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra Editions
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside of frame: [Prouve Collection Vitra Editions
Steel, Chrome
Set of Two Cite Lounge Chairs of Prouve for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
A set of two Vitra Cite lounge chairs designed by Jean Prouve. The frame is of metal, the armrests
Sheet Metal
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H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 37.41 in
1930, Beautiful Black Jean Prouvé Lounge Chair Model Cité for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original and in excellent condition Jean Prouvé lounge chair, model Cite for Vitra. Label present
Metal
Jean Prouve & Charlotte Perriand Antony Daybed , 1954
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Sonia Delaunay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
jean prouve for the cite university. 3 available.
Steel
Sold
H 33 in W 26.75 in D 37.5 in
Cité Chair designed by Jean Prouvé, Row Office Edition by G-Star for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra, G-Star RAW
Located in Hudson, NY
Originally designed in 1930, this short production Row Office edition Cité chair was a
Steel
Sold
H 17 in W 75 in D 32 in
Jean Prouvé & Charlotte Perriand 'Antony' Daybed, Model No. 450, circa 1954
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for the Cité Universitaire, Antony, circa 1954. Manufactured by Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé "Button
Enamel, Steel
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H 33 in W 26.75 in D 37.5 in
Jean Prouvé Cite Lounge Chair (Prouvé RAW Edition) by G Star Raw and Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The Cité lounge chair is one of Prouvé's earlier furniture designs and it fits perfectly in the
Metal
$990Sale Price|38% Off
H 43.71 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Space Age Meets Tradition Bar Cabinet from Denmark
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful wow effect bar cabinet from Denmark, clear lines and traditional craftsmanship outside and very modern brushed aluminum details inside. All backs inside with linen. LOCA...
Teak
$720Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Ivory Leather Copper Frame Tubular Knoll Brno Chair, Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe with tubular steel frame. This chair has been lovingly restored with a new ivory leather with a frame powder coated in a rust...
Stainless Steel
$3,158 / item
H 16.54 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Woven Leather Bench Customizable Upholstery and Wood
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood brown woven leather Bench, Customizable Upholstery and Wood. Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal production by Pescetta Home Decoration....
Leather, Walnut
Pair of French Art Deco Side Tables with Etched Glass Tops
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of period French Art Deco low stands (or side tables) of patinated walnut - each table featuring a sleek, early Modern design with three tiers, topped with an inset rectangula...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
$5,500 / set
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of two. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of tw...
Leather, Beech
Valenti / Adnet Reading Floor Lamps, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand-stitched reading lamps in a rich deep burgundy leather. Great condition and rare as a pair.
Brass, Steel
American Industrial Stainless Steel Chest With 4 Drawers, C. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
American Industrial Stainless Steel Chest or Dresser with 4 Drawers, c. 1940s. Drawer: 33.75" W x 6" H
Stainless Steel
$1,712Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 59 in D 13.8 in
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
$2,842
H 13 in Dm 41.34 in
Table Roger Capron céramique Francaise design Pierre Cardin French Riviera 1970
By Roger Capron, Pierre Cardin
Located in London, England
La table basse modèle "herbier" de Roger Capron est une pièce emblématique du design des années 70, mettant en avant un piètement en bois sophistiqué conçu par Pierre Cardin. Sa poly...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid Century Pierre Paulin F557 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Paulin F557 Swivel Mid Century Lounge Chairs. Pierre Paulin Swivel chairs F557 in original condition, all original fabric. These are hard to find as not many where produced...
Fabric
Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in Orange
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
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
Sculpture Representing a Fragment of the Bust of Apollo.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture representing a fragment of the bust of Apollo. Sculpture in resin and plaster, metal base, representing a fragment of a bust of Apollo, Greco/Roman style. H: 63cm, W: 32cm...
Metal
Calacatta Marble Dining Table with Herman Miller Eames Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous dining table featuring cast aluminum Herman Miller contract base paired with Italian calacatta marble top. Both pieces date to the mid 20th century. The underside of the mar...
Marble, Metal
Antique French Art Nouveau Gallé Pink Cameo Art Glass Cabinet Vase
By Gallé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique cabinet-sized French art glass vase. By Gallé. With a bulbous base and a conical body. In light pink with acid-cut back cameo of flowers and foliage in green . Sig...
Art Glass
$25,507 / set
H 33.86 in W 69.69 in D 26.78 in
Swedish Grace Art Deco Seating Suite in Velvet, 2 chairs and Sofa
By OPE Möbler
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of furniture containing 2 chairs and one sofa are gifted with wonderful curved lines and newly upholstery. The mustard yellow velvet gives a modern and sophisticated look. ...
Velvet, Birch
Stitched Leather Daybed by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Stitched leather daybed by Jacques Adnet 1950s France.
Brass
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.