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Jean Prouvé, who regarded himself as an engineer throug hout his lifetime, was both the designer and manufacturer of his product ideas. His unique oeuvre, ranging from a letter opener to door and window fittings, from lighting and furniture to prefabricated houses and modular building systems, en com-passes almost anything that is suited to industrial production and construction.

This season we invite you to explore the world of Jean Prouvé, one of the twentieth century’s great constructeurs*. Follow us into the archives and discover the stories behind his master pieces. A selection of con tempo rary pieces offers added inspiration, and you can find a wide choice of gifts in the Vitra Accessories Collection.

Visiting a Paris fl ea market in the 1980s, Rolf Fehlbaum was excited to fi nd an Antony chair by the French architect and designer Jean Prouvé (1901-1984). The vintage object became the founding piece of what is now the most complete archive of Prouvé furniture in the world, housed at the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany.

The genius of Jean Prouvé’s designs lies in their focus on function and their bold, stripped-back execution. At Vitra we regard Prouvé as one of the greatest ‘constructeurs’ of the twentieth century.

Based on extensive analysis of the historical models in the collection of the Vitra Design Museum, our contemporary re-editions are developed with respect for Prouvé’s original vision, down to the smallest of details.

‘Vitra’s range of lighting and furniture by Jean Prouvé is developed in close cooperation with the family. This partnership fi lls us with deep satisfaction.’— Catherine Prouvé, daughter of Jean Prouvé

* French term for a person who constructs and /or builds.

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This season we invite you to explore the world of Jean Prouvé, one of the twentieth century’s great constructeurs*. Follow us into the archives and discover the stories behind his master pieces. A selection of con tempo rary pieces offers added inspiration, and you can find a wide choice of gifts in the Vitra Accessories Collection.

Visiting a Paris fl ea market in the 1980s, Rolf Fehlbaum was excited to fi nd an Antony chair by the French architect and designer Jean Prouvé (1901-1984). The vintage object became the founding piece of what is now the most complete archive of Prouvé furniture in the world, housed at the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany.

The genius of Jean Prouvé’s designs lies in their focus on function and their bold, stripped-back execution. At Vitra we regard Prouvé as one of the greatest ‘constructeurs’ of the twentieth century.

Based on extensive analysis of the historical models in the collection of the Vitra Design Museum, our contemporary re-editions are developed with respect for Prouvé’s original vision, down to the smallest of details.

‘Vitra’s range of lighting and furniture by Jean Prouvé is developed in close cooperation with the family. This partnership fi lls us with deep satisfaction.’— Catherine Prouvé, daughter of Jean Prouvé

* French term for a person who constructs and /or builds.

Jean Prouvé, who regarded himself as an engineer throug hout his lifetime, was both the designer and manufacturer of his product ideas. His unique oeuvre, ranging from a letter opener to door and window fittings, from lighting and furniture to prefabricated houses and modular building systems, en com-passes almost anything that is suited to industrial production and construction.

( 1 ) EM Table 900 × 2000 mm · 70 solid natural oak, oiled · Jean Prouvé, 1950 ( 2 ) Standard · 75 solid American walnut, oiled,

40 chocolate powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 1934/1950 ( 3 ) Lampe de Bureau · 06 Japanese red powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 1930

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An icon as a gift. Purchase four Standard chairs by Jean Prouvé and receive one Lampe de Bureau as a gift.Purchase four Standard or Standard SP chairs by Jean Prouvé (in any combination) between 1 November 2019 and 31 January 2020 and receive one Lampe de Bureau as a free gift (any available colour).

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Prouvé’s Lampe de Bureau is a small table lamp ori gin-ally conceived for the student accommodation at the Cité Universitaire in Nancy. Constructed from bent sheet steel, with a shade that diff uses light to pleasantly illuminate the desk surface, the lamp is an ingenious fusion of elegance and functionality.

This re-edition of the Lampe de Bureau features a powder- coated fi nish in a selection of three colours based on the designer’s original plans.

Original drawing of the Lampe de Bureau from the Archives départementales de Meurthe-et-Moselle, Nancy, France

( 1 ) Lampe de Bureau · 06 Japanese red powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé , 1930

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Bent steel diffuses light to bathe the desktop in a pleasant glow.

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Prouvé’s Lampe de Bureau is a small table lamp ori gin-ally conceived for the student accommodation at the Cité Universitaire in Nancy. Constructed from bent sheet steel, with a shade that diff uses light to pleasantly illuminate the desk surface, the lamp is an ingenious fusion of elegance and functionality.

This re-edition of the Lampe de Bureau features a powder- coated fi nish in a selection of three colours based on the designer’s original plans.

Original drawing of the Lampe de Bureau from the Archives départementales de Meurthe-et-Moselle, Nancy, France

Bent steel diffuses light to bathe the desktop in a pleasant glow.

( 1 ) Guéridon · 70 solid natural oak, oiled · Jean Prouvé, 1949 ( 2 ) Standard SP · 88 ecru powder-coated (textured), 69 marron ·

Jean Prouvé, 1934/1950 ( 3 ) Standard SP · 91 mint powder-coated (textured) · 87 teak brown · Jean Prouvé, 1934/1950 ( 4 ) Lampe de Bureau ·

06 Japanese red powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 1930

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A book to go with the chair. Purchase a Standard chair by Jean Prouvé and receive the book ‘Prouvé’ as a gift.Purchase one or more Standard or Standard SP chairs between 1 November 2019 and 31 January 2020 and receive a free copy of the Taschen Basic Art Series book ‘Prouvé’ until stocks last. This offer may not be combined with the gift offer (Lampe de Bureau) for purchases of four Standard or Standard SP chairs.

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In 1934 Jean Prouvé introduced the fi rst model of his Standard chair, which he named Chair No. 4 in reference to the three prototypes that preceded it. Prouvé continued to refi ne and perfect the design over the next several years.

Most models of the Standard chair combined a metal frame and legs with a wooden seat and backrest,

but Prouvé also created variations made entirely from metal or wood. Further models came with cushions in various materials, or demountable components that allowed for easy transport.

Original drawing of the Guéridon table and Standard chair from the Archives départementales de Meurthe-et-Moselle, Nancy, France

Jean Prouvé Standard chair. A vintage object from the Prouvé collection at the Vitra Design Museum.

Deceptively simple in appear-ance, Prouvé’s Standard chair was the outcome of years of experi mentation and effort.

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In 1934 Jean Prouvé introduced the fi rst model of his Standard chair, which he named Chair No. 4 in reference to the three prototypes that preceded it. Prouvé continued to refi ne and perfect the design over the next several years.

Most models of the Standard chair combined a metal frame and legs with a wooden seat and backrest,

but Prouvé also created variations made entirely from metal or wood. Further models came with cushions in various materials, or demountable components that allowed for easy transport.

Original drawing of the Guéridon table and Standard chair from the Archives départementales de Meurthe-et-Moselle, Nancy, France

Deceptively simple in appear-ance, Prouvé’s Standard chair was the outcome of years of experi mentation and effort.

Jean Prouvé Standard chair. A vintage object from the Prouvé collection at the Vitra Design Museum.

( 1 ) Grand Sofà 3½-Seater open right with Chaise Longue left, cushions tufted · Corsaro, 06 sand melange · Antonio Citterio, 2017

( 2 ) Grand Sofà Bench · Corsaro, 06 sand melange · Antonio Citterio, 2017 ( 3 ) Sofa Tray · Antonio Citterio, 2017 ( 4 ) Cité · Mello, 05 papyrus ·

Jean Prouvé, 1930 ( 5 ) Tabouret Solvay · 70 solid natural oak, oiled · Jean Prouvé, 1941 ( 6 ) Plate Table 410 × 410 mm · Marble ·

Jasper Morrison, 2004 ( 7 ) Potence · 12 deep black powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 1950

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Original drawing of the Potence lamp from the Archives départementales de Meurthe-et-Moselle, Nancy, France

Launched in 1940, the Potence wall lamp is an ac-knowledged masterpiece of functionalist design. Bold yet graceful, it consists of a simple light bulb attached to a long, swivelling steel arm held by a steel wire.

The Vitra Design Museum has several examples of the Potence lamp in its collection. After careful analysis of a smaller version, known as Petite Potence,

Vitra has fi nally developed the more compact lamp for series production.

The neat dimensions of Petite Potence make it ideal for smaller interiors. Like its larger counterpart, it comes with a powder-coated fi nish available in various colours, all based on original plans, a cable sheathed in a high-quality textile casing, and a dim-mable LED bulb.

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Based on Prouvé’s original designs, Petite Potence is the perfect light for the compact interior.

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Original drawing of the Potence lamp from the Archives départementales de Meurthe-et-Moselle, Nancy, France

Launched in 1940, the Potence wall lamp is an ac-knowledged masterpiece of functionalist design. Bold yet graceful, it consists of a simple light bulb attached to a long, swivelling steel arm held by a steel wire.

The Vitra Design Museum has several examples of the Potence lamp in its collection. After careful analysis of a smaller version, known as Petite Potence,

Vitra has fi nally developed the more compact lamp for series production.

The neat dimensions of Petite Potence make it ideal for smaller interiors. Like its larger counterpart, it comes with a powder-coated fi nish available in various colours, all based on original plans, a cable sheathed in a high-quality textile casing, and a dim-mable LED bulb.

Based on Prouvé’s original designs, Petite Potence is the perfect light for the compact interior.

Purchase a Repos or Grand Repos, the contemporary lounge chair by Antonio Citterio, and receive a fabric or leather upgrade.Purchase a Repos or Grand Repos (with or without Ottoman/Panchina) between 1 November 2019 and 31 January 2020 and the price will be reduced to the next lowest category of cover materials in fabric or leather. This offer does not apply to purchases of leather or fabric covers in the least expensive category.

( 1 ) Grand Repos & Ottoman · Cosy 2 cross stitch, 01 pebble grey · Antonio Citterio, 2011 ( 2 ) Cork Family · Jasper Morrison, 2004

( 3 ) Petite Potence · 06 Japanese red powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 1947 ( 4 ) Wall Clocks - Popsicle Clock · George Nelson, 1957

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( 1 ) Grand Relax & Ottoman · Leather Premium, 97 cognac · Antonio Citterio, 2019 ( 2 ) Suita Daybed · Dumet, 03 beige/grey ·

Antonio Citterio, 2010 ( 3 ) Plate Table 410 × 410 mm · Marble · Jasper Morrison, 2004 ( 4 ) Eames House Bird · walnut

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Grand Relax. The new lounge chair by Antonio Citterio.

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( 1 ) Organic Chair · Sheepskin , 01 moonlight · Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen , 1940 ( 2 ) Cork Family · Jasper Morrison , 2004

( 3 ) Lampe de Bureau · 06 Japanese red powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé , 1930

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Scene at the MoMA exhibition ‘Organic Design in Home Furnishings’, 1941

This compact and comfortable reading chair was de-signed by Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames for a design competition at MoMA in 1940. Its graceful curves became the starting point for several of Charles and Ray Eames' furniture designs over the ensuing years.

Vitra currently produces the Organic Chair in three diff erent versions: a reading chair with a medium-high

backrest (Organic Chair); a high-backed model (Organic Highback), and one designed for dining tables or meeting rooms (Organic Conference). This winter it is available as a limited edition in Sheepskin.

The Organic Chair: an icon of modern American design.

Organic Chair.A compact reading chair in a limited edition.

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Scene at the MoMA exhibition ‘Organic Design in Home Furnishings’, 1941

This compact and comfortable reading chair was de-signed by Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames for a design competition at MoMA in 1940. Its graceful curves became the starting point for several of Charles and Ray Eames' furniture designs over the ensuing years.

Vitra currently produces the Organic Chair in three diff erent versions: a reading chair with a medium-high

backrest (Organic Chair); a high-backed model (Organic Highback), and one designed for dining tables or meeting rooms (Organic Conference). This winter it is available as a limited edition in Sheepskin.

The Organic Chair: an icon of modern American design.

( 1 ) Eames House Bird · walnut ( 2 ) Silhouette Bull · Alexander Girard, 1965 ( 3 ) Wall Clocks - Sunburst Clock · George Nelson, 1948-1960

( 4 ) Resting Bird · Front, 2018 ( 5 ) Wooden Dolls Mother Fish & Child · Alexander Girard, 1952 ( 6 ) Desk Clocks - Night Clock · George Nelson, 1947/1953

( 7 ) Desk Clocks - Chronopak · George Nelson, 1947/1953 ( 8 ) Desk Clock - Cone Base Clock · George Nelson, 1947/1953 ( 9 ) Desk Clocks - Cone Clock ·

George Nelson, 1947/1953 ( 10 ) Lampe de Bureau · Jean Prouvé, 1930 ( 11 ) Wooden Doll No. 7 · Alexander Girard, 1952 ( 12 ) Wooden Doll No. 1 ·

Alexander Girard, 1952 ( 13 ) Wooden Doll No. 4 · Alexander Girard, 1952 ( 14 ) Nuage (céramique) · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2018

( 15 ) Resting Cat · Front, 2018 ( 16 ) Herringbone Pillows · Raw-Edges, 2019 ( 17 ) Cork Family · Jasper Morrison, 2004

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Accessories Collection.

INT / EN 2019, art. no. 09187001

These offers are valid through participating dealers only.

They can be found at www.vitra.com/find-vitra

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0041 (0)61377 00 00, info@vitra.com

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Set Design: Sebastian Soukup

Picture credits of historical images:

Inside cover Centre Pompidou, mnam-cci, bibliothèque Kandinsky,

fonds cardot-joly, p. 4, 9, 12 Archives départementales de

Meurthe-et Moselle, p. 19 (©) MoMa ; Sculpture on cover

and p. 10 Thomas Lerooy p. 10 Carpet Amini

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