Guéridon

Jean Prouvé, 1949

The round, wooden Guéridon table was developed by French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé for the University of Paris in 1949. Available in two different sizes and in various types of high-quality wood, it provides an elegant setting for office meetings and is also ideal for canteens and cafeterias.

Information

Table top and legs

70 natural solid oak, oiled

75 solid American walnut, oiled

04 dark stained solid oak, with protective varnish

Linking elements

12 deep black powder-coated (smooth)

Material description

Table top: solid wood in natural oak with oiled finish, dark stained oak with protective natural lacquer finish, or American walnut with oiled finish.
Base: legs matched to table top, solid wood in natural oak with oiled finish, dark stained oak with protective natural lacquer finish, or American walnut with oiled finish; tubular steel crossbar with powder-coated finish (smooth)
Origin of wood: oak (Quercus robur) from Western Europe and/or Poland; American walnut (Juglans nigra) from the USA.

Product family

Guéridon

The wooden table Guéridon, which was produced by the designer and engineer Jean Prouvé for the University of Paris, is a convincing demonstration of clear structural principles. It is a variation of Prouvé's architecturally informed design vocabulary in a natural material, proving that modern tables do not have to be made out of steel and glass.

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This product was designed by

Jean Prouvé

Jean Prouvé, who regarded himself as an engineer throughout his lifetime, was both the designer and manufacturer of his product ideas. His unique oeuvre, ranging from a letter opener to door and window fittings, from lighting and furniture to prefabricated houses and modular building systems, encompasses almost anything that is suited to industrial production and construction.

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