Jean Prouvé Standard Chair for Vitra – Natural Oak, White Metal
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Jean Prouvé Standard Chair for Vitra – Natural Oak, White Metal
Fairfield Showroom
412 Heidelberg Road
Fairfield VIC 3078
Australia
Timeless and architecturally pure, the Standard Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra is a defining icon of modern industrial design. First designed in 1934, it showcases Prouvé’s philosophy of functional beauty — where every element serves a structural purpose. The chair’s distinctive profile, with its robust rear legs made from hollow steel, is a direct expression of engineering elegance and simplicity.
This version pairs a natural oak seat and backrest with a White Metal powder-coated steel frame, creating a refined contrast that complements both contemporary and classic interiors. The combination of honest materials and minimalist geometry makes the Standard Chair as relevant today as it was nearly a century ago.
A true investment in design heritage, these chairs are ideal for dining rooms, meeting spaces, or creative studios seeking timeless quality and architectural presence.
- Original Vitra production
- Designed by Jean Prouvé (1934)
- Natural oak seat and backrest
- White Metal powder-coated steel frame
- Distinctive triangular rear legs for superior stability
- A modern classic from one of France’s most influential designers
- RRP $1,810 per chair with approx. 20-week lead time from new
Condition:
Used – Very good condition. Light wear consistent with age (see photos).
Inspection & Pickup:
Available for inspection by appointment in Fairfield, VIC.
Delivery can be arranged for an additional fee.
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About Vitra ▾
Vitra is a Swiss, family-owned company founded in 1950 in Birsfelden near Basel. It produces the Eames designs for Europe and the Middle East, and works with many of the world's leading designers. Its Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany is a design landmark, with buildings by Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid and Tadao Ando, and home to the Vitra Design Museum.
Famous designers: Charles & Ray Eames, Verner Panton, Jean Prouvé, Jasper Morrison, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Antonio Citterio
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