Matched Pair of French Modernist Lounge Chairs in Red Mohair Jean Prouve Style
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegance meets industrial. Pair of lounge chairs, metal frames, walnut arm rests and stunning red mohair seat and back. Extremely comfortable, superior quality and construction, amaz...
Metal
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.
Chrome
1st Edition Cité Armchair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare first edition Jean Prouve Cité chair by Vitra, circa 2002. The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed to fu...
Metal
Jean Prouvé Armchair Fauteuil De Salon in Ivory Nubia Fabric
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
There is a particular tension in the work of Jean Prouvé—a dialogue between the engineer's uncompromising logic and a quiet, almost sensual elegance. The Fauteuil de Salon, conceived...
Steel
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 ...
Metal
Classic Pair of Royal Chrome Aluminum Lounge Chairs
By Jean Prouvé, Royal Chrome
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of Royal Chrome aluminum lounge chairs, classic 1950s design. Retains original Naugahyde upholstery as well as original finish to solid sculpted walnut armrests, superio...
Aluminum
Modernist French Design Jean Prouvé, Grand Repos D80 by Tecta, 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
The D80 lounge chair (also called the Machine Chair) was originally designed during the 1920s by Jean Prouvé for his own use: The chair is built up in metal, with a leather seat str...
Steel
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Charlotte Perriand, Alfred Jensen, Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs. These stunning French Modernist lounge chairs are an interesting design and extremely comfortable. Professionally up...
Bouclé, Walnut
Set 12 industrial , Modernist Cafe / Lounge Metal Chairs..after Jean Prouve
By C. Bell, Jean Prouvé
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 12 industrial ,Post Modernist Cafe / Lounge Metal Chairs..after Jean Prouve chair. Amazing design , color,,Quirky and young, this metal iteration of the original HL dinning chai...
Metal
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 the earliest expressions of his radical approach to functional modernist furniture....
Steel
French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Guariche
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a remarkable armchair from the 1950s. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century masters, this chair pay homage to the iconic styles of renowned designers such as Pie...
Oak
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 25.2 in D 36.23 in
Jean Prouvé Lounge Chair “Grand Repos” by Tecta, Model D80-1
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Jean Prouvé lounge chair named “Grand Repos” produced by the German company Tecta.
Metal
Jean Prouve Lounge Chair, 1949
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair manufactured by Atelier Jean Prouve for Franco, U.
Metal
Chaise Longue by Jean Prouvè and Jules Leleu
By Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu
Located in London, GB
CHAISE LONGUE FROM MARTEL'S SANATORIUM IN JANVILLE Design Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu Manufacturer Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé
Steel
Modernist Metal Chaise Lounge or Lounge Chair, 1940s
By Jean Prouvé, Warren McArthur
Located in Ghent, BE
This 1940s American Art Deco chaise lounge is a machine age symphony in white and red. Constructed of tubular metal and perforated metal seat pads.
Metal
Sold
H 44.49 in W 31.11 in L 44.49 in
Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu, Ateliers Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Perpignan, FR
Lounge chair by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu Lounge chair from Martel's Sanatorium In Janville Design Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu Manufacturer Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé New mattress an...
Metal
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H 44.49 in W 31.11 in L 44.49 in
Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu, Ateliers Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Perpignan, FR
Lounge chair by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu Lounge chair from Martel's sanatorium in Janville Design Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu manufacturer Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé New mattress an...
Metal
French adjustable lounge / armchair Prouve 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice industrial lounge chair inspired by the designs of Jean Prouve, made in France 1950.
Metal, Brass
Antony Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Antony lounge chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, 2002. Authentic and labeled.
Metal
Pair Of Chaises Longues Chairs By Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
COMING FROM MARTEL'S SENATORIUM IN JANVILLE
Wood
Jean Prouvé Reclining Grand Repos Lounge Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Vienna, AT
Very stylish, futuristic lounge chair by Jean Prouvé, design 1928-1930, production for Tecta circa 1985 currently this piece is on sale for $8900 instead of $11900 This legendary c...
Chrome
Sold
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 Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The Cité lounge chair is one of Prouvé's earlier furniture designs and it fits perfectly in the modern home where Prouvé himself used it.
Metal
Antony Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Antony lounge chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, 2002. Authentic and labeled. 1 available.
Metal
Jean Prouvé, Grand Repos Lounge Chair for Tecta, Germany
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Munster, NRW
This model was reintroduced by Tecta in response to the model of Jean Prouvé from 1928. A hidden spring mechanism enables the seat position to be adjusted backwards simply by shiftin...
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 the Vitra - G-Star RAW collaboration. Signed and numbered. We offer museum qualit...
Sold
H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 39.38 in
Grand Repos Lounge Chair Jean Prouvé Black Leather Reclining Edited by Tecta
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Uccle, BE
This chair has been produced in very limited quantities by Tecta under licence of Jean Prouvé.
Steel
Sold
H 33 in W 26.75 in D 35 in
'Cité' Leather and Steel Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, Signed
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
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.
Metal
Sold
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 37.41 in
'Cité' Leather and Steel Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, 2002
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in The Hague, NL
Jean Prouvé – Cité Armchair for Vitra (Prouvé Collection, 2002 / Produced 2012) A beautiful and iconic Cité armchair designed by Jean Prouvé and reissued by Vitra as part of the off...
Metal
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-Star RAW collaboration. Signed and numbered, # 109.
Steel
Jean Prouve chaise lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
painted steel reclining chaise lounges by jules leleu and ateliers jean prouve for the sanatorium martel de janville, c. 1935
Iron
Antony Chair by Jean Prouvé, Vitra Edition 2002
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Centreville, VA
“This new “relaxation chair” was designed as part of major programs for furniture for student accomodations, and in particular for the Cité Universitaire in Antony, near Paris. Earl...
Beech
1950s European Armchair in the style of Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Oakland, CA
A distinctive looking armchair constructed of oak, lacquered metal and leather in the style of Jean Prouve. The leather cushions are wine colored with contrasting piping, the frame w...
Iron
Pair of Antony Chair by Jean Prouvé, Vitra Edition 2002
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Centreville, VA
“This new “relaxation chair” was designed as part of major programs for furniture for student accomodations, and in particular for the Cité Universitaire in Antony, near Paris. Earl...
Beech
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 Vitra - G-Star RAW collaboration. Priced individually. Marked with seal at the leg a...
Steel
Jean Prouve Mid Century Modern Metal Black SCAL French Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. daybed designed by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouvé, France, circa 1950. Metal frame, wood, new upholstery. In good condition, with minor wear consistent wi...
Metal
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in Black for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouvé Cité chair in black for Vitra. The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed in 1930 to furnish the stude...
Steel
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. Originally designed to furnish the student residence halls at the Cité Universitaire in Nan...
Steel
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in Beige & Ecru for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in Beige & Ecru for Vitra. The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed in 1930 to furnish th...
Steel
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in Beige and Red for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouvé Cité Chair in beige and red for Vitra. The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed in 1930 to furnish t...
Steel
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