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Rare Chair "Tout Bois" Attributed to Jean Prouvé, France, 1941
$5,850
£4,421.88
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CHF 4,750.51
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A rare and highly significant variant of the all-wood chair attributed to Jean Prouvé, this 1941 model was crafted by Vauconsant in Saint Nicolas de Port during a time of material scarcity. Known as a “chaise tout bois” (all-wood chair), this piece is a rare deviation from the standardized versions produced later, and may represent an early prototype or pre-series model.
This variant features a sculpted solid wood frame with mortise and tenon joints, a curved moulded plywood seat and backrest fixed with visible metal rivets, and sharply angled rear legs. The rear joinery and subtle shifts in leg geometry align with documented experimental variants (Peter Sulzer Vol. 2, p. 294; ill. 915,2–915,5).
Unlike metal-framed chairs of the era, this design is executed entirely in wood - an engineering challenge overcome by Prouvé’s commitment to structural clarity and material integrity. The result is a functional, modernist form that maintains strength and elegance despite its minimalist means.
- Attributed to:Jean Prouvé (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 32.09 in (81.5 cm)Width: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Antwerp, BE
- Reference Number:Seller: GW42391stDibs: LU933445889552
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