
Guéridon
Jean Prouvé, 1949
Information
- Table top: solid wood; oak, natural, oiled finish; oak, dark, hard-wax oil finish, or American walnut, natural, oiled finish.
- Base: legs matched to table top, solid wood; oak, natural, oiled finish; oak, dark, hard-wax oil finish, or American walnut, natural, 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.
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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.
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.