Demountable chairs, set of 6 | Wright

Estimated value: 40.000-60.000 US$

Auction:
Modernist 20th Century

Sales date: 2004-06-06

Location:
Chicago

Lot number: 292

Design

Jean Prouve
Year 1950s
Manufacturer Atelier Jean Prouve

Architonic id

4104101

Enameled metal, birch plywood
16.25"w x 18.5"d x 32"h
A fine and rare set of architectural chairs created for the Cafeteria des Arts et Metiers at the Cite Universitaire in Paris, an early an important public commission by Prouve. A matched set of Demountable chairs is an extreme rarity.