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"Tout Bois" Chairs by Jean Prouvé, France, 1941

Creator: Jean Prouvé
Offered by: Goldwood by Boris

Description
Crafted in 1941 by pioneering French designer Jean Prouvé, these rare chairs “Tout Bois” stand as a testament to wartime ingenuity and refined industrial craftsmanship. The name “Tout Bois”, literally “All Wood”, reveals its defining characteristic: these chairs are made entirely from wood, a solution born from the scarcity of metal during the war years.

Unlike most of Prouvé’s works, which often feature a mix of metal and wood, the "Tout Bois" chair foregoes screws or visible joinery, instead utilizing precise carpentry and structural logic to ensure strength and durability. Its distinctive silhouette, with gently tapered legs and a broad curved backrest, echoes the iconic form of his “Standard” chair, a more widely known model that employed metal back legs. Each chair features a warm, honey-colored patina, original and beautifully preserved. Priced per piece.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Wood.
Condition:	Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1941
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	814354

Dimensions

W.	15.75 in;	H.	32.29 in;	D.	18.9 in;
W.	40.01 cm;	H.	82.02 cm;	D.	48.01 cm;

Seat H.	17.72 in;
Seat H.	45.01 cm;

Message from Seller:

Goldwood by Boris, located in Antwerp, Belgium, offers a unique selection of high-end 20th-century furniture and decorative pieces, alongside a range of antique items. For appointments or inquiries, contact us at +32 493 794 223 or info@goldwoodbyboris.com.