Jean Prouvé's only all-wood chair design, the Chaise Tout Bois, was originally conceived in 1941 due to wartime metal scarcity. This dining chair maintains the structural logic of his famous Standard chair but translates the frame entirely into solid wood. Vitra faithfully reproduces this iconic 1941 version using durable solid oak and moulded plywood, available in a natural or dark-stained finish. It features a screw-free construction relying on precise joinery. The chair includes felt glides specifically designed for protecting hardwood floors, making it a warm, tactile, and ergonomically sound piece of 20th-century design history.
- Designed by Jean Prouvé in 1941
- Functionalist form inspired by the Standard chair
- No-screw assembly construction
- Robust rear frame for maximum stability
- Felt glides for hard floor protection
- Jean Prouvé's only all-wood chair design
- Created in 1941 due to material shortages
- Constructed from solid oak and moulded plywood
- Faithful reproduction of the 1941 original design
Details
- Category
- Kitchen & Dining Room Chairs
- Seat Type
- Hard
- Pattern
- Solid
- Backrest Type
- Hard
- Materials
- Molded plywood veneer, Solid oak, Natural lacquer finish
- Age
- Adult
Questions & answers
- How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
- This Vitra kitchen & dining room chair is sold by 2 retailers from $690.83 to $1,330.00. The lowest in-stock price is $690.83. Available at hollowaysofludlow.com and finnishdesignshop.com.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes. It's in stock at 2 of 2 retailers.
- What are the key features?
- Key features include Designed by Jean Prouvé in 1941, Functionalist form inspired by the Standard chair, No-screw assembly construction, Robust rear frame for maximum stability, and Felt glides for hard floor protection.
- What is it made of?
- It's made of molded plywood veneer, solid oak, and natural lacquer finish.
- What's its backrest type?
- Its backrest type is hard.
- What's its pattern?
- Its pattern is solid.