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Jean Prouvé
3 April 2026 by
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Jean Prouvé, a French designer and builder born in 1901, is described as a creative visionary, author of the manifesto "We like logic, balance and purity". His remarkable ability to fuse architecture and engineering demonstrates his determination and dedication as a creator.

This trajectory allowed Prouvé to transfer manufacturing technology from industry to architectural aesthetics. His design skills were vast and multidisciplinary, enabling him to produce unique pieces.

Some honorable mentions:
  • Cité Armchair, 1930;
  • Disassembled House, 1941;
  • Métropole Chair, 1950;
  • Compass Table, 1953.

In 2022, Pouvé's two Trapeze tables were sold at auction for 3,844,000 euros, a remarkable piece by a remarkable creator.

Jean Prouvé career was dedicated to architectural design, industrial design, structural design and furniture design. This unique school was and is a great inspiration in this industries as much as it is for ARTH.E.



Thank you Jean Prouvé.