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Lot 324: Jean Prouve (Attrib.) Early Office Chair, Nancy, c. 1925

2026-02-21T16:00:00Z

Start price: CAD $100

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Jean Prouve (Attrib.) Early Office Chair, Nancy, c. 1925

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Start price: CAD $100

Description

Attributed to Jean Prouve (1901–1984)
Early Office Chair, Nancy, circa 1925


Description
An early office chair attributed to Jean Prouvé, produced in Nancy circa 1925. The chair features a folded steel base with four splayed legs, an adjustable central column, and a moulded plywood seat and backrest. The seat height and backrest are mechanically adjustable.
The construction corresponds to an early office chair design illustrated in 1000 Chairs by Charlotte & Peter Fiell (Taschen, revised edition, p. 140), documenting Prouvé’s early Nancy-period furniture. Original wear, oxidation, and patina are consistent with age and use.

Details
Designer: Attributed to Jean Prouvé (French, 1901-1984)
Date / Period: Circa 1925
Origin: Nancy, France
Materials: Folded steel, moulded plywood
Condition: Original, with age-related wear and patina
Reference: Charlotte & Peter Fiell, 1000 Chairs, Taschen, revised edition, p. 140

Catalogue Note
Early office chairs attributed to Jean Prouvé reflect his formative approach to functional, engineered furniture produced in small numbers in the Nancy workshop. Comparable examples are documented in the literature and are considered precursors to his later standardized designs.