Table Solvay, 1941 Original Manufacturer: Vitra > Designer: Jean Prouve  > Country: Swiss

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

During the years of 1941 and 1942, the Ateliers Jean Prouvé planned and executed a number of interior design projects for the Solvay chemical company.‎ Numerous pieces of furniture were developed in connection with this commission, including a table made of wood that exemplifies Prouvé’s construction methods: its structural details illustrate the interplay of forces and stresses – similar to the later design of the EM Table, whose metal legs distinguish it from its predecessor.‎ Due to the scarcity of metal during World War II, the Solvay table was designed and constructed with wooden legs.‎
The solid wood components and fine oiled finish of the Solvay table give it a sense of ease and refinement, mitigating the technical coolness of its design.