The letter opener Coupe Papier by Jean Prouvé is a small-scale display of skill and finesse in the context of the French designer's overall oeuvre. A simple, functional tool that sits comfortably in the hand, it is also an object of unassuming elegance and beauty.

The original prototype was a one-off piece made from stainless steel and belonged to Prouvé's wife Madeleine. It could often be found lying around the family-owned workshops. The re-edition by Vitra is also made of polished stainless steel.