Weelde, BE
Details
- Dimensions
- 23.62ʺW × 42.13ʺD × 36.22ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Modern
- Designer
- Jean Prouvé
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Leather
- Steel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
- Description
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Jean Prouvé's Grand Repos lounge chair, designed around 1930 and manufactured by Tecta in the 1980s, is crafted with a …
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Jean Prouvé's Grand Repos lounge chair, designed around 1930 and manufactured by Tecta in the 1980s, is crafted with a sprung seat steel construction and leather upholstery. Initially unveiled at the UAM exhibition in 1930, it later found its place in Prouvé's personal residence. In 1980, Prouvé made slight modifications to the design for Tecta. Their reedition resulted in only 1000 copies, since Prouvé's heirs ceased production after his death, making it a highly sought-after item, particularly when accompanied by the ottoman.
This set remains in good condition with a nice patina on the leather, adding character and reflecting its journey through time.
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was a self-taught French metalworker, architect and designer celebrated for blending manufacturing technology with architectural aesthetics. Born in Nancy, France, Prouvé was shaped by the artistic ideals of the École de Nancy, which emphasized the fusion of art and industry. His early work focused on wrought iron designs, eventually transitioning to modernist creations using folded metal plates. Prouvé's diverse career spanned architectural, industrial, structural and furniture design. He established 'Ateliers Jean Prouvé' in 1931, collaborating with notable architects and designers.
His groundbreaking work included prefabricated buildings, portable barracks and mass-produced furniture. After World War II, Prouvé concentrated on mass production techniques using new materials like aluminum. Despite business setbacks, he continued to contribute to significant projects, collaborating with prominent figures such as Le Corbusier and Alexander Calder. Prouvé's legacy is preserved in major museums, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the MoMA in New York. His designs remain influential to this day, attracting notable collectors such as Brad Pitt and Marc Jacobs. This piece has an attribution mark,
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