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Jean Prouvé
EM Table, 1950
Tabletop: 34 mm thick; solid wood in natural oak with an oiled finish, dark stained oak with protective natural lacquer finish, or American walnut with an oiled finish.
Base: bent sheet steel and tubular steel,
powder-coated.
Origin of wood: oak (Quercus robur) from
Western Europe and/or Poland; American
walnut (Juglans nigra) from the USA.
HPL table-top: 34 mm thick, high-pressure laminate surface and edges.
Base: bent sheet steel and tubular steel,
powder-coated.
29 ¼ H 79 ¼ W 35 ½ D in.
(74 x 240 x 90 cm)
The EM Table is a work of art, but it’s also a piece of engineering genius. Designed by Jean Prouvé in the early 1950s, it’s a simple table with a radical aesthetic. The canted legs are connected by a crossbar, and the whole thing is made of metal. It’s austere, but it’s also incredibly strong.
It is available with a variety of table tops, including solid wood, veneer, and HPL laminate. I like the solid wood tops the best. They give the table a touch of warmth and luxury. The EM Table is perfect for any setting. It would look great in a modern home, but it would also be at home in a restaurant or office. It’s a timeless piece of design that will only get better with age.
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