Table S.A.M. Bois
During the years of 1941 and 1942, the Ateliers
Jean Prouvé planned and executed a number of interior design projects for a
chemical company in France. Numerous pieces of furniture were developed in
connection with this commission, including a table made of wood that
exemplifies Prouvé’s construction methods: its structural details illustrate
the interplay of forces and stresses – similar to the later design of the EM
Table, whose metal legs distinguish it from its predecessor. Due to the
scarcity of metal during World War II, the “Table Salle à Manger Bois” was
designed with wooden legs, leading to the name Table S.A.M. Bois.
Available in natural oak, dark stained oak or
American walnut, Table S.A.M. Bois by Jean Prouvé adds a high-quality, inviting
touch to cafeterias, meeting rooms or central spaces in open-plan office
environments.
About Designer | |
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Jean Prouvé |
Jean Prouvé completed his
training as a metal artisan before opening his own workshop in Nancy in 1924.
In the following years he created numerous furniture designs, and in 1947
Prouvé established his own factory. Due to disagreements with the majority shareholders,
he left the company in 1953. During the ensuing decades, Prouvé served as a
consulting engineer on a number of important architectural projects in Paris. |