Jean Prouvé Antony Nº 356

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The idea of accessible, mass-produced design that is affordable to anyone was not only applied to industrial mechanics, but also to the aesthetics of architecture and furniture.

This philosophy of practicality came to be called Functionalism. It became a popular catchword and played a large role in theories of modern design.

Chair n°356, ‘Antony’

Sheet metal and lacquered steel tube and molded plywood
Steph Simon edition
Creation date: 1954
H 88 × L 50 × P 56cm
Estimate: 15000 / 20000 €
Result : 27 300 €

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Prouvé was influential in the development of the idea of nomadic architecture, likening a chair to a house, and designing both with portability in mind.





Designing often necessitates considering the aesthetic, functional, economic and sociopolitical dimensions of the design object & design process.

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