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33 - Jean PROUVÉ (1901–1984)
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Jean PROUVÉ (1901–1984) "Métropole 306" Designed in 1950 "Standard" chair made of folded steel sheets lacquered in Van Dyck brown. Seat and backrest covered in beige leatherette. 79 x 42 x 47 cm (signs of wear) A “Métropole 306” chair made of Van Dyck brown lacquered folded steel sheets, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1950. Seat and back covered in beige leatherette. 31.1 x 16.5 x 18.5 inches (scratches from use) Bibliography: - Galerie Patrick Seguin: "Jean Prouvé," Volume 1, Paris, 2017; model (305 with lacquer variant) reproduced on pages 69–70, 116, 143, 185, 193, 196, 199–200, 203–204, and 208. - Galerie Patrick Seguin: “Jean Prouvé,” Volume 2, Paris, 2017, model (305 with lacquer variation) reproduced on pages 234 and 266–269. - “Connaissance des Arts,” special issue No. 166: “Jean Prouvé,” model (305 with alternate lacquer finish) reproduced on pages 3, 19, and 21. - Raymond Guidot and Alain Guiheux: “Jean Prouvé constructeur,” published by the Centre Pompidou, 1990, model (305 with lacquer variation) reproduced on pages 116 and 184. , - *Le Décor d'Aujourd'hui*, No. 106, September 1956, reproduction of several “305” chairs at the Nançay Radio Astronomy Center on page 366. - *Le Décor d'Aujourd'hui*, No. 64, July 1951, reproduction of a “305” chair at the 9th Milan Triennale on page 21.
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