Ferronnier de formation, il innove alors avec la technique de la tôle pliée qu'il développe dans ses ateliers de Nancy.
Les matériaux sont aussi intemporels que la construction: Vitra produit la chaise standard Prouvé en acier et bois. Materials. Jean Prouve strove for the most constructionally and materially efficient designs, with such classic end results as the modern design Standard chair of 1934 and the Antony chair of 1954. The Prouvé Standard Chair has a combination molded sheet steel and tubular steel frame that supports its finely shaped wooden seat and back. This piece, which comprises a utilitarian yet visually arresting combination of steel and wood, reflects the designer’s engineering pedigree and focus on materials, connections, and production. La charge sur une chaise est plus importante sur les pattes arrière, où elle doit absorber le poids du haut du corps.
The engineer, architect and designer Jean Prouvé incorporated this simple insight in his design for the Standard Chair: while steel tubing suffices for the front legs, since they are subject to less stress, the back legs are made of voluminous hollow sections that transfer the primary weight to the floor. Réception des produits : Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950. Voluminous straight back legs bear the brunt of the occupant’s weight, and tubular front legs handle the rest.
This design exemplifies a fundamental aspect of Prouvé’s numerous furniture designs and architectural works: his unwavering focus on structural requirements.
Be the first to know about DWR special offers, new product launches, and Studio events.Be the first to know about DWR special offers, new product launches and Studio events.Learn more about how we protect your personal data by viewing our Receive our free, covetable catalogs that showcase modern living at its best. Conceived by French designer Jean Prouvé in 1934 and produced by Vitra, the Prouvé Standard Chair is one of the most iconic chair designs of the 20th century. The Standard Chair, designed and produced by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé in 1934, exemplifies a fundamental aspect of Prouvé’s numerous furniture designs and architectural works: his unwavering focus on structural requirements. For a traditional chair with four legs, such as the aptly titled Standard chair, it’s the back two legs that carry the most stress. The stan... Category 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Prouvé Furniture. *Tous les prix affichés incluent la TVA. Made in Germany. The profile of the back legs, formed from thin bent sheet steel, resembles an aircraft wing, with the widest measurement at the point where the leg meets the seat frame – that is, where the stress is greatest. His practical body of work ranged from letter openers to doorknobs, furniture to modularly constructed buildings. La Standard Chair de Jean Prouvé se ha convertido en uno de los clásicos más famosos del «constructor» francés. La Standard Chair fait partie des chaises de bureau créées par Jean Prouvé à partir de 1930 dans le cadre de ses recherches pour du mobilier destiné à une collectivité (la Cité Universitaire de Nancy). Aujourd'hui, Vitra réinterprète la chaise et la transfère au présent. Brand-specific warranties may extend to longer periods.
Metal. Jean Prouvé Mid-Century Modern Red Upholstered Standard Chair, circa 1950. Utilizing his innovative method of folding sheet metal, Jean Prouve designed a series of tables that have the perceived lightness of bridges and the presence of architecture. “Never design anything that cannot be made,” Jean Prouvé once said. DWR honors a one (1) year warranty on all products. Standard chair designed by Jean Prouvé.