"After opening his own workshop in 1923, Jean Prouvé began producing
furniture of his own and collaborating with some of the best-known
French designers of the day, including Le Corbusier and Charlotte
Perriand. Prouvé always strove for the most efficient designs, evident
in classics such as his Standard Chair (1934). This chair, which
comprises a utilitarian yet visually arresting combination of steel and
wood, reflects the designer’s engineering pedigree and intense focus on
materials, connections and production. Voluminous straight back legs
bear the brunt of the occupant’s weight, and tubular front legs provide
just enough support for the rest. Finely shaped wood seating surfaces
conform nicely to the body."
Here are some photos featuring the Prouvé Standard Chair:
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