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Jean Prouvé Furniture

French, 1901-1984

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.

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Creator: Jean Prouvé
Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950
Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950

Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

This S.C.A.L. daybed designed by the iconic French designer, Jean Prouvé, is a true Mid-Century Modern masterpiece. This daybed has been meticulously restored to its former glory, ma...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

Iconic French Industrial Wall Lamp By Jean Prouve
Iconic French Industrial Wall Lamp By Jean Prouve

Iconic French Industrial Wall Lamp By Jean Prouve

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Søborg, DK

Iconic French industrial work lamp by Jean Prouve. With a beautiful dark age related wear and patina to the surfaces. Still with traces of the original paint. Rewired and fitted with an inline on/off switch. Still maintained the original brass B22 bulb holder. A large run available. Can be fitted with an EU UK or US plug on purchase. Responsible worldwide shipping not a problem. Jean Prouvé; 8 April 1901 – 23 March 1984) was a French metal worker, self-taught architect and designer. Le Corbusier designated Prouvé a constructeur, blending architecture and engineering. Prouvé's main achievement was transferring manufacturing technology from industry to architecture, without losing aesthetic qualities. His design skills...

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1940s French Industrial Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Iron

Jean Prouvé "Scal" Bed, circa 1960
Jean Prouvé "Scal" Bed, circa 1960

Jean Prouvé "Scal" Bed, circa 1960

By Jean Prouvé

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

The "SCAL" bed is an iconic design by Jean Prouvé. This particular variant featuring a swiveling tablet designed by Charlotte Perriand, is a remarkable piece. It showcases a sleek de...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand & Atelier Jean Prouvé, France, 1954
Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand & Atelier Jean Prouvé, France, 1954

Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand & Atelier Jean Prouvé, France, 1954

By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé

Located in Antwerp, BE

A rare sideboard with sliding doors designed by Charlotte Perriand in collaboration with Atelier Jean Prouvé, originally conceived for the Immeuble HLM Courboulay in Le Mans by archi...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Wood

French Mid Century Ventilation Shutter by Jean Prouvé for CIMT France, 1950s
French Mid Century Ventilation Shutter by Jean Prouvé for CIMT France, 1950s

French Mid Century Ventilation Shutter by Jean Prouvé for CIMT France, 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare French mid century architectural "areator" ventilation shutter panel in naturally patinated aluminum by Jean Prouvé for the C.I.M.T in France, 1950s. In great original co...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Aluminum

Jean Prouvé Chaise mod. Standard dite "Tout Bois", France 1941
Jean Prouvé Chaise mod. Standard dite "Tout Bois", France 1941

Jean Prouvé Chaise mod. Standard dite "Tout Bois", France 1941

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Jean PROUVÉ (1901 -1984) - Chaise standard dite "Tout Bois" SOLID WOOD AND PLYWOOD "TOUT BOIS" CHAIR BY JEAN PROUVE - 1941 H : 82 cm W: 41 cm D: 52 ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Oak, Plywood

Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s

Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1950s. In good condition with beautiful patina. Dimensions...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Gray Metal for Vitra
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Gray Metal for Vitra

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Gray Metal for Vitra

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Glendale, CA

Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and gray metal for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed in...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Midcentury Jean Prouvé Stools (one Left)
Midcentury Jean Prouvé Stools (one Left)

Midcentury Jean Prouvé Stools (one Left)

By Jean Prouvé

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Atelier Jean Prouvé designed for the Lycée Fabert, Metz. France, 1930s. Lacquered metal base and turned plywood seat. All have markings on the underside. These wonderful stools also ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in Solid Natural Walnut by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in Solid Natural Walnut by Vitra

Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in Solid Natural Walnut by Vitra

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Tabouret Bois (Solvay) is designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured by Vitra. The design of the Tabouret Bois clearly bears the signature of Jean Prou...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

'Cité' Leather and Steel Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, Signed
'Cité' Leather and Steel Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, Signed

'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 example of his innovative approach to form and function. Originally created for the stude...

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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2
Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2

Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Denver, CO

These chairs are a very sought after set of Antony Chairs originally designed in 1950 by French Architect Jean Prouvé, released via license by Vitra USA on behalf of the Prouvé famil...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Jean Prouvé Enameled Steel Architectural Element, Mid-20th Century
Jean Prouvé Enameled Steel Architectural Element, Mid-20th Century

Jean Prouvé Enameled Steel Architectural Element, Mid-20th Century

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This rare enameled steel façade panel, designed in 1964 by Jean Prouvé for the Saint-Joseph Institution in Nancy, is a striking example of the architect-designer’s visionary approach...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in solid natural Oak for Vitra
Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in solid natural Oak for Vitra

Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in solid natural Oak for Vitra

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Tabouret Bois (Solvay) is designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured by Vitra. The design of the Tabouret Bois clearly bears the signature of Jean Prouvé. The shape is based on the...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Oak

Modernist Doors by Charlotte Perriand & Atelier Jean Prouvé, Mounted as Cabinet
Modernist Doors by Charlotte Perriand & Atelier Jean Prouvé, Mounted as Cabinet

Modernist Doors by Charlotte Perriand & Atelier Jean Prouvé, Mounted as Cabinet

By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé

Located in Antwerp, BE

A finely crafted contemporary cabinet in okoumé wood featuring original 1950s sliding doors designed by Atelier Jean Prouvé with Charlotte Perriand for the Immeuble HLM Courboulay in...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Wood

2016 Jean Prouvé Vitra Guéridon Round Dining Table, Oak & White Laminate Top
2016 Jean Prouvé Vitra Guéridon Round Dining Table, Oak & White Laminate Top

2016 Jean Prouvé Vitra Guéridon Round Dining Table, Oak & White Laminate Top

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Gueridon Dining Table, originally designed by Jean Prouve in 1949. This particular example was produced by Vitra in Germany in 2016. The table is comprised of an oak base w...

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2010s German Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Jules Leleu & Jean Prouvé Dayed
Jules Leleu & Jean Prouvé Dayed

Jules Leleu & Jean Prouvé Dayed

By Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Jules Leleu & Ateliers Jean Prouvé — Modernist Daybed, France 1930's A rare collaboration between Art Deco master Jules Leleu and metalwork pioneer Jean Prouvé, designed for the Martel de Janville sanatorium. This red-lacquered steel bed features an integrated bedside table with a drawer and pivoting door. An iconic piece from one of the earliest examples of mass-produced metal furniture. Newly upholstered black linen daybed with bolster...

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1930s French Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Blue Metal for Vitra
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Blue Metal for Vitra

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Blue Metal for Vitra

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Glendale, CA

Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and blue metal for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed in...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Jean Prouvé house
Jean Prouvé house

Jean Prouvé house

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Perpignan, FR

Disaster Relief House – 6x6 Model, 1944 By Jean Prouvé – Rare, Fully Original Example Offered for sale by Clément Cividino, a renowned gallerist specializing in historical design an...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, Metal Frame, France, 1950
S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, Metal Frame, France, 1950

S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, Metal Frame, France, 1950

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950. This bed has been restored. Metal frame, new upholstery, repainted. I...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

French Mid Century Aluminum Brise Soleil Sun Shutter Panel by Jean Prouvé 1950s
French Mid Century Aluminum Brise Soleil Sun Shutter Panel by Jean Prouvé 1950s

French Mid Century Aluminum Brise Soleil Sun Shutter Panel by Jean Prouvé 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and iconic French architectural mid century aluminum sun shutter / brise soleil by Jean Prouvé with an original chain mechanism inside the gold aluminum frame. In great ori...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Aluminum

Pair of French Mid Century Tout Bois Wooden Dining Chairs by Jean Prouvé, 1940s
Pair of French Mid Century Tout Bois Wooden Dining Chairs by Jean Prouvé, 1940s

Pair of French Mid Century Tout Bois Wooden Dining Chairs by Jean Prouvé, 1940s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare pair of French mid century wooden "Tout Bois" dining chairs in stained ash and molded plywood seats and backrests by Jean Prouvé produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé in France, 1940...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Ash

Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s

Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1950s. In good vintage conditio...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

French Coffee Table  1950s Atributed Jean Prouve
French Coffee Table  1950s Atributed Jean Prouve

French Coffee Table 1950s Atributed Jean Prouve

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Čelinac, BA

Coffee Table France 1950s

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Wood

Jean Prouvé INSA facade ribbed panel France 1960
Jean Prouvé INSA facade ribbed panel France 1960

Jean Prouvé INSA facade ribbed panel France 1960

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This architectural grille facade element is a remarkable piece designed by the acclaimed mid-century designer Jean Prouvé, and produced by C.I.M.T in France around 1960. Originally p...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Aluminum

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

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...

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2010s European Post-Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Mid Century "No 17 / Fabert" Daybed by Jean Prouvé Produced in France, 1950s
Mid Century "No 17 / Fabert" Daybed by Jean Prouvé Produced in France, 1950s

Mid Century "No 17 / Fabert" Daybed by Jean Prouvé Produced in France, 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare "No 17 / Fabert" green lacquered aluminum daybed by Jean Prouvé produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1930s. In good vintage condition with a newer linen mattress. Dimensions...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Le Regard D'Alan
Le Regard D'Alan

Le Regard D'Alan

By Jean Prouvé, Serge Mouille

Located in New York, NY

Hardcover catalog of an auction held on 6 October 1991 at Binoche et Godeau dispersing the collection of Alan Grizot (b. 1945), legendary gallerist and pioneering promoter and marke...

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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Paper

Jean Prouvé Scal Daybed
Jean Prouvé Scal Daybed

Jean Prouvé Scal Daybed

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iconic design by Jean Prouvé, the Scal Daybed pairs industrial precision with elegant simplicity. Featuring a sleek metal frame and minimalist profile, it embodies Prouvé’s signat...

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1950s French Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Jean Prouvé, Lounge Chair 1980
Jean Prouvé, Lounge Chair 1980

Jean Prouvé, Lounge Chair 1980

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Jean Prouvé - Lounge chair Lounge Chair " Grand Repos " and its ottoman Circa 1980 Tecta edition stainless steel - dimensions : 109 x 64 x 87 Limited to 100 pieces Very ...

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1980s French Other Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

Jean Prouve and Charlotte Perriand SCAL Daybed c. 1950
Jean Prouve and Charlotte Perriand SCAL Daybed c. 1950

Jean Prouve and Charlotte Perriand SCAL Daybed c. 1950

By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé

Located in Long Island City, NY

Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand SCAL Daybed, Model No. 450 c. 1950. Features contemporary upholstery and swivel oak side table. H Height dimension listed includes cushion.

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1950s French Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Enamel, Steel

Jean Prouvé Folding Chair Designed 1930, Manufactured by Tecta, 1983
Jean Prouvé Folding Chair Designed 1930, Manufactured by Tecta, 1983

Jean Prouvé Folding Chair Designed 1930, Manufactured by Tecta, 1983

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Jean Prouve´, reclining chairs, steel and canvas, France, design circa 1930, manufactured by Tecta, 1983 This very rare folding chair was designed by Jean Prouve´ in 1930. Originall...

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1980s French Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Jean Prouvé Mid Century "CIMT" Aluminum Facade Panel Produced in France, 1950s
Jean Prouvé Mid Century "CIMT" Aluminum Facade Panel Produced in France, 1950s

Jean Prouvé Mid Century "CIMT" Aluminum Facade Panel Produced in France, 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare mid century aluminum "CIMT" facade panel by Jean Prouvé for Campus Scientifique De La Doua in Lyon, France 1950s. In good vintage and original condition. Dimensions: H: 170 cm...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Aluminum

Jean Prouvé “SCAL” Daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, 1940
Jean Prouvé “SCAL” Daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, 1940

Jean Prouvé “SCAL” Daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, 1940

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Jean Prouvé “SCAL” Daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, France, 1940 Designed in 1940 by Jean Prouvé for Atelier Jean Prouvé, the “SCAL” daybed is a rare example of the designer’s early ...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

Jean Prouvé Swivel Office Chair, 1928
Jean Prouvé Swivel Office Chair, 1928

Jean Prouvé Swivel Office Chair, 1928

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Jean Prouvé Swivel Office Chair, metal and wood, France, 1928 Jean Prouvé designed this swivel office chair in 1928, introducing a utilitarian yet radical approach to early industr...

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1920s French Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Wood

Bench by Jean Prouve, France, 1950s
Bench by Jean Prouve, France, 1950s

Bench by Jean Prouve, France, 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A bench model by Jean Prouvé, defined by its distinctive folded steel supports and solid wooden slats. The structural silhouette reflects Prouvé’s engineering approach — functional, ...

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1950s French Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Pair Tables  Jean Prouvé pour l'aéroclub de Doncourt-les-Conflans 1938 France
Pair Tables  Jean Prouvé pour l'aéroclub de Doncourt-les-Conflans 1938 France

Pair Tables Jean Prouvé pour l'aéroclub de Doncourt-les-Conflans 1938 France

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Pair Tables for the Aero club of Doncourt-les- Conflans with square top in melamine veneer resting on a black lacquered curved metal base resting on a double winged base in aluminum ...

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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Jean Prouvé Console
Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Jean Prouvé Console

Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Jean Prouvé Console

By Jean Prouvé

Located in London, GB

Jean Prouvé has become a leading figure in the history of design and has worked alongside Le Corbusier, Perriand, and Mallet-Stevens. Famous for applying industrial technology and pr...

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1950s Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

Compass desk designed by Jean Prouve and produced by Vitra in 1953
Compass desk designed by Jean Prouve and produced by Vitra in 1953

Compass desk designed by Jean Prouve and produced by Vitra in 1953

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Ravenna, IT

Compass executive desk designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra in 1953. The iconic piece gets its name from the aesthetics of the slender metal legs, resembling a compass. Comb...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

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 and industrial approach to furniture design. This rare re-edition, produced in lim...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé for Vitra

Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé for Vitra

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Dronten, NL

Tabouret No. 307 in oak with tubular steel legs, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951. Marked with Vitra label. Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was a French architect, designer, and builder, ren...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

“Standard” Chair,  Jean Prouvé, France, 1950s
“Standard” Chair,  Jean Prouvé, France, 1950s

“Standard” Chair, Jean Prouvé, France, 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

An iconic example of mid-century French design, the Standard Chair by Jean Prouvé embodies the architect’s rational and functional approach. The model features Prouvé’s characterist...

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1950s French Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Mid-Century Jean Prouvè All Wood Standard Armchair
Mid-Century Jean Prouvè All Wood Standard Armchair

Mid-Century Jean Prouvè All Wood Standard Armchair

By Jean Prouvé

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Jean Prouve standard chair in all wood for Ateliers Jean Prouvè 1941. A rare collectors piece.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Wood

Jean Prouvé, Pair of Standard Chairs, model 306, circa 1950
Jean Prouvé, Pair of Standard Chairs, model 306, circa 1950

Jean Prouvé, Pair of Standard Chairs, model 306, circa 1950

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Pair of original "semi-metal" Standard chairs, model 306, designed by Jean Prouvé, and dating from around 1950. Constructed from plywood with the original ribbed vinyl covering and...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal, Enamel

Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, Bed or Daybed / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, Bed or Daybed / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, Bed or Daybed / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Zürich, CH

This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It's made out of basic e...

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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Armchair by Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, France, circa 1936
Armchair by Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, France, circa 1936

Armchair by Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, France, circa 1936

By Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A rare collaboration between Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu, this armchair embodies the meeting of two worlds: Prouvé’s rational, structural approach and Leleu’s refined Art Deco sensib...

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1930s French Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

French industrial brise-soleil aluminium panel by Jean Prouvè, 1956
French industrial brise-soleil aluminium panel by Jean Prouvè, 1956

French industrial brise-soleil aluminium panel by Jean Prouvè, 1956

By Jean Prouvé

Located in MIlano, IT

French industrial brise-soleil aluminium panel by Jean Prouvè, 1956. Aluminum panel or brise-soleil, from the facade of the school in Beziers, France. The structure is composed of a...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Aluminum

Jules Leleu deckchair bed designed by Jean Prouvé for the Plateau d'Assy
Jules Leleu deckchair bed designed by Jean Prouvé for the Plateau d'Assy

Jules Leleu deckchair bed designed by Jean Prouvé for the Plateau d'Assy

By Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Superb deckchair daybed by Jules Leleu manufactured by Jean Prouvé for the Plateau d'Assy sanatorium in 1934. Red lacquered steel mesh frame (original paint), solid oak armrests and ...

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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

Jean Prouve 'Demountable' Wood Chair Model cb 22 c. 1950
Jean Prouve 'Demountable' Wood Chair Model cb 22 c. 1950

Jean Prouve 'Demountable' Wood Chair Model cb 22 c. 1950

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Jean Prouve 'Demountable' Wood Chair Model CB 22 c. 1950. Designed in 1947 and manufactured by Atelier Jean Prouvé until the studio’s closure in 1953. Solid wood, molded plywood, a...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Aluminum

Set of two Jean Prouvé chairs - Ets Vauconsant, France
Set of two Jean Prouvé chairs - Ets Vauconsant, France

Set of two Jean Prouvé chairs - Ets Vauconsant, France

By Jean Prouvé, Fr. Vauconsant

Located in Paris, FR

Set of 2 Jean Prouvé chairs, Ets Vauconsant, France. . These are authentic variants of the "all-wood chair" - Manufactured by Ets Vauconsant - town o...

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1940s French Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Wood, Ash, Oak

Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Grand Repos armchair (creation 1930) Tecta ed., c.1985
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Grand Repos armchair (creation 1930) Tecta ed., c.1985

Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Grand Repos armchair (creation 1930) Tecta ed., c.1985

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Paris, FR

Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Grand Repos armchair (creation 1930) Tecta edition, Germany, circa 1985 Chrome-plated steel, sheet steel, dark blue and blue leather, plastic castors. Adjust...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century 1959 Vintage Jean Prouvé 'Petite Potence' Wall Lamp (Yellow)
Mid-Century 1959 Vintage Jean Prouvé 'Petite Potence' Wall Lamp (Yellow)

Mid-Century 1959 Vintage Jean Prouvé 'Petite Potence' Wall Lamp (Yellow)

By Jean Prouvé

Located in London, GB

Jean Prouvé has become a leading figure in the history of design and has worked alongside Le Corbusier, Perriand, and Mallet-Stevens. Famous for applying industrial technology and pr...

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1950s Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Metal

Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red
Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red

Jean Prouve Standard Chair in Japanese Red

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed in 1934, this chair had three prototypes before finally coming to this version No. 4. This version and any afterward were then known as the "Standard" chair. This chair beca...

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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950
Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950

Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Jean Prouvé, Compas Desk, circa 1950 Black melamine laminated plywood top on black lacquered folded steel legs, with original drawer pack in yellow moulded plastic by Charlotte Perr...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Steel

Jean Prouvé Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Two Master Metal Workers Book
Jean Prouvé Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Two Master Metal Workers Book

Jean Prouvé Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Two Master Metal Workers Book

By Serge Mouille, Jean Prouvé

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Edited for the occasion of the May 1985, New York. Exhibition and the fall of 1985 Paris exhibition. Jean Prouvé (8 April 1901-23 March 1984) was a French metal worker, self-taught architect and designer. Le Corbusier designated Prouvé a constructer, blending architecture and engineering. Prouvé's main achievement was transferring manufacturing technology from industry to architecture, without losing aesthetic qualities. His design skills...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Paper

Jean Prouvé, Panel, 1954
Jean Prouvé, Panel, 1954

Jean Prouvé, Panel, 1954

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Paris, FR

This panel comes from the facade of the Hôpital de Briançon in France, designed and made by the Ateliers Jean Prouvé in 1954.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Aluminum

Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002
Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002

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 Prouvé Manufacturer: Vitra Year of Manufacture: 2002 Features: Includes original lab...

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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Upholstery

Pair of  Grand Repos Lounge Chairs with Stools by Jean Prouvé Tecta , 1980s
Pair of  Grand Repos Lounge Chairs with Stools by Jean Prouvé Tecta , 1980s

Pair of Grand Repos Lounge Chairs with Stools by Jean Prouvé Tecta , 1980s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare pair of Grand Repos lounge chairs with ottomans. Designed by Jean Prouvé in the 1930s. Re-edition by Tecta Germany. Striking German design from the 1980s. Rare, ...

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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture

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Chrome

Jean Prouvé furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Jean Prouvé furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jean Prouvé furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 96 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Jean Prouvé were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by André Sornay, Joseph-André Motte, and Pierre Guariche. Prices for Jean Prouvé furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $754 and can go as high as $1,078,195, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,900.
Questions About Jean Prouvé Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The standard seat height depends on the type of seating in question. For seating at dining tables, the average seat height is 17 to 23 inches, while the typical seat height for desk chairs ranges from 16 to 21 inches. Seat heights for sofas and loveseats are usually around 17 to 18 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of seating from some of the world's top dealers.

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