An innovative solution to the steel shortages created by the war, the Chaise Tout Bois ('All Wood Chair') iteration of Prouvé's Standard Chair is made entirely of wood, taking the highly iconic metal framework synonymous with the original chair and rendering it carved of oak. The resulting chair is one which matches its influence from a stability and support perspective, and remains comfortable design that embodies strength and timeless simplicity. Available in two warming wood finishes, the chair's functional design allows for it to coordinate perfectly with any home interior.
Jean Prouve was born into an artistic family in Nancy, France. Prouve trained as a metalsmith before attending engineering school in Nancy, and his intimate knowledge of metal remained the foundation of his work and career.
After opening his own workshop in 1923, Prouve began producing modern metal furniture of his own design as well as collaborating with some of the best-known French designers of the day, including Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand.
