Vitra Fauteuil de Salon Armchair
FAUTEUIL DE SALON ARMCHAIR
FAUTEUIL DE SALON ARMCHAIR
Designed by Jean Prouvé, 1948
Developed by Jean Prouvé, the Fauteuil de Salon is a typical example of the distinctive structural aesthetic of his designs.
The armchair's understated character suits a wide variety of interiors, and its ample upholstery and oiled, solid wood armrests emanate inviting comfort.
DESIGNER
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.
During the ensuing decades, Prouvé served as a consulting engineer on a number of important architectural projects in Paris.
Due to disagreements with the majority shareholders, he left the company in 1953. He left his mark on architectural history again in 1971, when he played a major role in selecting the design of Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers for the Centre Pompidou as chairman of the competition jury.
Prouvé's work encompasses a wide range of objects, from a letter opener to door and window fittings, from lighting and furniture to façade elements and prefabricated houses, from modular building systems to large exhibition structures essentially, almost anything that is suited to industrial production methods.
In close cooperation with the Prouvé family, Vitra began in 2002 to issue re-editions of designs by this great French constructeur.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Vitra
DESIGNER
Jean Prouvé
PRODUCTION
Made in Switzerland
TYPOLOGY
Armchair
BASE
- Bent Sheet Steel & Tubular Steel
- Powder-coated (Smooth).
ORIGIN OF WOOD
- Oak (Quercus Robur) From Western Europe or Poland.
- American Walnut (Juglans Nigra) From The Usa.
SEAT & BACKREST
- Polyurethane Filling
- Cover In Fabric Or Leather.
ARMREST
- Solid Wood In Natural Oak With Oiled Finish
- Dark Stained Oak With Protective Natural Lacquer Finish
- American Walnut With Oiled Finish.
GLIDES
Hard glides for carpet or felt glides for hard floors.
NOTE
The steel frame in "Métal brut" has a raw irregular surface protected by a transparent powder coating.
DIMENSIONS
- Height : 825 mm (32 1/2")
- Seat Height : 415 mm (16 1/2")
- Arm Height : 840 mm (33")
MATERIAL
TWILL
The high percentage of natural fibres gives Twill very pleasant tactile qualities and an inviting appearance. Extremely durable with excellent abrasion resistance, it combines the qualities typically found in home furnishings with the demanding requirements of the project sector.
Twill is available in 18 colours.
VOLO
Volo is a finely structured wool blend with a refined weave that gives it an elegant appearance. This expressive textile shows strong solid colours to full advantage while simultaneously offering pleasant tactile qualities. With its soft look and appealing texture.
Volo is a perfect fit for home interiors, but it is also well suited for use in the contract sector. Volo is available in 17 colours.
TRESS
Tress is a flat woven fabric with a lively appearance that derives from the contrast between its even structure and the natural melange of colours. The combination of yarns with subtly varied hues creates a harmonious and yet vibrant look. Thanks to its high wool content.
Tress is a durable, easy-care material with a home-like aesthetic that belies its suitability for use in demanding settings such as office environments. Tress is available in 22 colours.
LEATHER PREMIUM F
Leather Premium F is a relatively smooth cowhide leather with a flat grain and fine top sheen. It is dyed-through and lightly pigmented. Leather Premium F is processed with a tanning agent extracted from olive tree leaves (a waste product of the olive harvest), and the entire production process is carried out with the least hazardous chemicals in the smallest possible amounts.
This pleasantly soft, sustainably produced semi-aniline leather is available in a selection of 22 colours.
BASE - METAL SMOOTH
Vitra most frequently uses aluminium and steel for metal components. Since 94% less energy is required to produce recycled aluminium in comparison to primary aluminium.
Vitra utilises aluminium consisting of 95% recycled material whenever possible.
NUBIA
Nubia is a blended fabric with a very lively, natural appearance. Its fine substructure is interspersed with voluminous bouclé yarn, which gives the fabric depth and a soft, inviting touch.
The varying combinations of yarns in natural tones yield either contrasting or calm colour compositions with a distinctly Mediterranean flair. Nubia is available in 11 colours.
ARMREST - SOLID WOOD
Wood is characterised by variations in grain, texture and colour, making each wooden furnishing a unique object. Vitra has strict quality standards for the woods selected for its products and uses wood from several trees for the manufacture of a single furniture object made of solid wood.
As a result, every piece has a lively and distinctive appearance. The solid woods used by Vitra are mainly sourced in Europe and have an oiled or lacquered finish, depending on their application. Exposure to light will alter the colour of wood over time.
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