Jean Prouvé
Fauteuil de Salon, 1939
Seat and backrest: polyurethane filling; cover in fabric or leather.
Seat height: 415 mm (340 mm with applied load, measured in accordance with EN 1335-1:2000).
Armrests: solid wood in natural oak with
an oiled finish, dark stained oak with a protective natural lacquer finish, or American walnut with an oiled finish.
Base: bent sheet steel and tubular steel, powder-coated (smooth).
Glides: hard glides for carpet or felt glides for hard floors.
Origin of wood: oak (Quercus robur) from Western Europe and/or Poland; American
walnut (Juglans nigra) from the USA.
32 ½ H x 26 ¾ W x 33 D in.
(82.5 H x 68 W x 84 D cm)
The Fauteuil de Salon is a thing of beauty. It’s simple, yet elegant. Functional, yet sculptural. It’s the kind of chair that you could spend hours just sitting in, lost in thought. The design is by Jean Prouvé, a French engineer and architect.
He was a master of industrial design, and the Fauteuil de Salon is one of his most iconic creations. It’s made from simple materials, but it’s put together with such precision and care. The seat and backrest are upholstered in fabric or leather, and the armrests are made from solid wood. The wood can be light or dark, depending on your taste.
The Fauteuil de Salon is a versatile piece of furniture. It can be used in a variety of settings, from a cozy living room to a sleek office. It’s also comfortable enough to curl up in with a good book or watch a movie. If you’re looking for a chair that’s both stylish and functional, the Fauteuil de Salon is the perfect choice. It’s a timeless classic that will look great in any home.
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