1950s Standard Chair Ateliers Jean Prouve France

JEAN PROUVE A seminal work by Prouve, utilizing large and angular rear legs of folded steel, designed to bear the weight of the user, passing the strain to the floor. Also, the waterfall front edge of the molded plywood seat was designed to promote proper blood circulation to the user's legs. An icon of France's Modern Movement, by the champion of the constructivist style. SOLD