Jean Prouvé’s work made a profound mark on the twentieth century, both in the history of architecture and in the history of furniture. Despite the multifaceted and diverse nature of his work, he managed to impose a style of exemplary rigour, through ever-new research into construction procedures, never seeing any major difference between designing a chair or a building. Given that economical means and solid structures determine any building method, Jean Prouvé claimed mastery of technique and profound familiarity with materials above all.
Jean Prouvé’s work made a profound mark on the twentieth century, both in the history of architecture and in the history of furniture. Despite the multifaceted and diverse nature of his work, he managed to impose a style of exemplary rigour, through ever-new research into construction procedures, never seeing any major difference between designing a chair or a building. Given that economical means and solid structures determine any building method, Jean Prouvé claimed mastery of technique and profound familiarity with materials above all.