Vitra Solvay Table – Smoked Oak

Infused with industrial inspiration, Jean Prouvs table was designed as part of his studios 1941-42 commission for the Solvay Chemical company. Its construction prioritizes wood, as metals were scarce during the War. Despite these limitations, Prouvs streamlined design displays his timeless structural principles: The substantial, solid wood rectangular top is supported by an architectonic array of fin-like legs, joined by a black, powder-coated steel stretcher. Available in natural oak or dark smoked oak, it makes a handsome focal point for your dining room or library. Made in Germany by Vitra, a manufacturer of iconic modern furnishings thats widely represented in the Museums collection.

Jean Prouv was trained as a metal artisan before expanding his work to include the full panoply of designfrom letter openers to lighting to prefabricated houses. His designs encompass nearly everything that lends itself to industrial fabrication. He opened his first workshop in 1924 and, by 1947, had his own factory. Prouv is also known for serving as the chairman of the committee that selected Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers design for the Centre Pompidou in 1971. Ten examples of Prouvs work are included in MoMAs collection.